Family owned, operated event venue, caterer, food truck, & hosts special events in mansion & gardens!
12/18/2024
🎄✨ Step Into a Magical Holiday Adventure at the Holiday Hogwarts Themed Dinner at Bennett-Curtis Mansion! ✨🎄
Date: December 13th-January 19, 2024 (weekends)
Time: 1PM, 4PM, or 7PM
Location: 302 W. Taylor St. - Grant Park, IL 60940
This holiday season, experience the magic of Hogwarts like never before! Join us for a spellbinding evening at the Holiday Hogwarts-Themed Dinner at the fully decorated Bennett-Curtis Mansion—transformed into a winter wonderland of magical scenes, holiday décor, and enchanting surprises!
Event Highlights:
🏰 Sorting Ceremony: Begin your night by being sorted into your Hogwarts house!
🕵️♂️ Wizarding Scavenger Hunt: Solve riddles and explore the mansion with a photo scavenger hunt!
🍻 The Cauldron Bar: Sip on Butterbrew and other magical specialty drinks!
🍽 Themed Plated Dinner: Enjoy a delicious, house elf-prepared dinner in the Grand Hall after a magical "trip" through Platform 9¾!
🏆 House Cup Trivia Challenge: Compete with your fellow wizards and witches to win the coveted House Cup during a magical trivia showdown!
⚡ Wizard Alley: Find your perfect wand and shop magical memorabilia!
📸 Photo Ops & Character Interactions: Meet your favorite magical characters for photos and fun!
🧙♂️ Dress for the Occasion: Costumes are encouraged (but not required)—so come dressed as your favorite witch or wizard and get ready for an unforgettable night!
Limited Seating Available – Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind holiday experience for the whole family! Children and adults of all ages are welcome.
👉 Reserve your tickets now before they disappear!
Tickets:
Witches and Wizards get your "Mrs. Weasley" Holiday sweaters ready because you are invited to the Holiday at Hogwarts!
12/17/2024
🎄 Free Christmas Day Dinner for You & Yours🎄
Don’t spend Christmas alone—join us for a warm holiday celebration and a complete holiday feast provided by Christmas Day, Inc.
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 25
⏰ Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Locations:
• Bourbonnais: The Grow Center, 310 NW Main Street
• Bradley: Quality Inn & Suites, 800 N. Kinzie Avenue (Rt. 50)
• Grant Park: Community Center, 209 W. Dixie Highway
• Kankakee: Kankakee Civic Auditorium, 803 S. Eighth Avenue
• Kankakee: Lisieux Pastoral Center, 371 N. St. Joseph Avenue
• Manteno: Leo Hassett Center, 211 N. Main Street
• Momence: First Baptist Church, 2268 N. St. Rt. 17
• Pembroke: Pembroke Senior Center, 4019 S. Wheeler Road
• St. Anne: Northlake Villa Senior Housing, 539 W. Dewey St.
• Sun River Terrace: Sun River Terrace Community Center, 7219 E. Chicago St.
Enjoy turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, cranberry sauce, salad, vegetables, and pie—catered by The Bennett-Curtis House.
📞 RSVP Required by Noon, Friday, December 20. Call (815) 614-2697 (Monday–Friday).
Let’s make this Christmas special together!
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12/16/2024
🎄Let Us Cook Your Holiday Feast This Season 🍽️
Make your holidays stress-free and delicious with our Holiday Feast - Heat & Serve packages! 🎁
Perfectly crafted to serve 4-6 or 8-12 people, your feast comes chilled and ready to heat, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating!
Your Holiday Feast Includes:
🍲 Homemade Tomato Bisque Soup
🥖 Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls
🍖 Choice of 1 Premium Entrée:
• Premium Turkey with Cranberry Relish
• Glazed Ham with Pineapple Garnish
• Roasted Pork Loin with Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Fine Dine Restaurant, Caterer, Weddings. Turn-of-the-Century Victorian Mansion The Bennett-Curtis House.A Unique & Elegant Setting for Your Next Event The Bennett-Curtis House is an 18 room mansion that was built in 1900 by George M. Bennett. Then pu
12/13/2024
🎄FOOD AND BEVERAGE VENDORS ⭐
We are excited to announce our food and beverage vendors for Miracle at The Grove - a Holiday Event this Saturday, December 14th from 10:00am-3:00pm, presented by the Village of Bourbonnais and the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County!
Enjoy festive food and beverages from:
- The Bennett-Curtis House
- BrickStone Brewery
- Drew's Dogs
- Fare & Square Food Truck
- Sweet Darrens
The event, hosted by Christmas Day, Inc., takes place on Wednesday, December 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees can enjoy a catered feast from The Bennett-Curtis House, featuring turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and pie.
Locations include The Grow Center in Bourbonnais, Kankakee Civic Auditorium, and First Baptist Church in Momence, among others. Families are encouraged to attend the site closest to their home. Reservations are required by Friday, December 20, and can be made by calling (815) 614-2697 during business hours.
Kankakee, IL – A local nonprofit is making Christmas brighter by offering free holiday meals at ten Kankakee County locations. The event, hosted by
12/10/2024
‼️ Order your tickets today—the perfect gift for all the witches, wizards, and muggles on your list‼️
🎄✨ Step Into a Magical Holiday Adventure at the Holiday Hogwarts Themed Dinner at Bennett-Curtis Mansion! ✨🎄
Date: December 13th-January 19, 2024 (weekends)
Time: 1PM, 4PM, or 7PM
Location: 302 W. Taylor St. - Grant Park, IL 60940
This holiday season, experience the magic of Hogwarts like never before! Join us for a spellbinding evening at the Holiday Hogwarts-Themed Dinner at the fully decorated Bennett-Curtis Mansion—transformed into a winter wonderland of magical scenes, holiday décor, and enchanting surprises!
Event Highlights:
🏰 Sorting Ceremony: Begin your night by being sorted into your Hogwarts house!
🕵️♂️ Wizarding Scavenger Hunt: Solve riddles and explore the mansion with a photo scavenger hunt!
🍻 The Cauldron Bar: Sip on Butterbrew and other magical specialty drinks!
🍽 Themed Plated Dinner: Enjoy a delicious, house elf-prepared dinner in the Grand Hall after a magical "trip" through Platform 9¾!
🏆 House Cup Trivia Challenge: Compete with your fellow wizards and witches to win the coveted House Cup during a magical trivia showdown!
⚡ Wizard Alley: Find your perfect wand and shop magical memorabilia!
📸 Photo Ops & Character Interactions: Meet your favorite magical characters for photos and fun!
🧙♂️ Dress for the Occasion: Costumes are encouraged (but not required)—so come dressed as your favorite witch or wizard and get ready for an unforgettable night!
Limited Seating Available – Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind holiday experience for the whole family! Children and adults of all ages are welcome.
👉 Reserve your tickets now before they disappear!
Tickets:
Witches and Wizards get your "Mrs. Weasley" Holiday sweaters ready because you are invited to the Holiday at Hogwarts!
12/10/2024
🎄✨ Holiday at Hogwarts 2024 ✨🎄
Get ready for a magical experience this holiday season! 🧙♂️🌟 Purchase your tickets now and receive a FREE souvenir “Magic” House Cup with each paid admission!
🎟️ Promo Code: MAGIC
🌐 Get your tickets at holidayathogwarts24.eventbrite.com.
⚡ Limited supply- offer valid with new orders only for available shows! Don’t miss out on this enchanting keepsake. Choose your favorite house and join the fun!
12/09/2024
🎭 Murder Mystery Dinner - December 28th! 🔎
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of intrigue, delicious dining, and thrilling entertainment at The Bennett-Curtis House!
🗓 Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
⏰ Time: 7PM
📍 Location: The Bennett-Curtis House
Put on your detective hats and immerse yourself in a night of mystery and suspense as you try to uncover whodunit! Enjoy a spectacular meal while piecing together the clues in this interactive experience.
🎟️ Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, and this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Who will crack the case? It could be you! 🕵️♀️🕵️♂️
In our 32nd smashing season "Murder in the BC Mansion" invites you to take part in a Who Dunit. Your evening begins with appetizers and mingling with guests and cast. The cast are seated amongst you and dinner is served throughout the play. During the meal a murder is committed. It's up to YOU to fi...
12/08/2024
❄MIRACLE AT THE GROVE 1 WEEK AWAY!❄
Join the Village of Bourbonnais and the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County for Miracle at The Grove - a Holiday Event! Next Saturday, December 14th from 10:00am - 3:00 pm, enjoy a fun, family-friendly day out to celebrate the first holiday season at the The Grove - 700 Main St. NW.
👀A sneak peek of all the fun:
🦌Meet, Pet & Free Photos with Merry the REAL reindeer (10:00am - 12:00pm)
🎶 Live Christmas Carols by River Valley Choral Ensemble (11:00am - 11:45am)
🎅Free Photos with Santa and his Elf (11:30am - 2:30pm)
🎶 Live Christmas Carols by Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 Vocal Pointe Jazz Choir (12:00pm - 12:45pm)
🎨 Facepainting by BBCHS Arts Honor Society inside Community Room (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
🎶 Live Christmas Carols by Kankakee Valley Theatre Association (1:00pm - 1:45pm)
🛍Holiday shopping for affordable handmade gifts from 28 local artists and crafters (10:00am - 3:00pm)
🍔🍴Food trucks with seasonal food, warm beverages, adult beverages, and festive holiday treats: The Bennett-Curtis House, Drew's Dogs, Fare & Square Food Truck, Sweet Darrens and BrickStone Brewery (10:00am - 3:00pm)
🎄History tours of the Letourneau Home/Museum and Log School House with the Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
📸Free photo opps with the Village of Bourbonnais' Christmas tree, Santa, his reindeer, sleigh and more!
⛸Ice skating at The Rink
❄...And the first winter at The Grove!
Thank you to our Miracle at the Grove Sponsors!
✨Proven I.T.
✨Municipal Bank
✨Iroquois Federal
✨Bank of Bourbonnais
✨Kankakee Area Career Center
✨Visit Kankakee County
‼️ Order your tickets today—the perfect gift for all the witches, wizards, and muggles on your list‼️
🎄✨ Step Into a Magical Holiday Adventure at the Holiday Hogwarts Themed Dinner at Bennett-Curtis Mansion! ✨🎄
Date: December 13th-January 19, 2024 (weekends)
Time: 1PM, 4PM, or 7PM
Location: 302 W. Taylor St. - Grant Park, IL 60940
This holiday season, experience the magic of Hogwarts like never before! Join us for a spellbinding evening at the Holiday Hogwarts-Themed Dinner at the fully decorated Bennett-Curtis Mansion—transformed into a winter wonderland of magical scenes, holiday décor, and enchanting surprises!
Event Highlights:
🏰 Sorting Ceremony: Begin your night by being sorted into your Hogwarts house!
🕵️♂️ Wizarding Scavenger Hunt: Solve riddles and explore the mansion with a photo scavenger hunt!
🍻 The Cauldron Bar: Sip on Butterbrew and other magical specialty drinks!
🍽 Themed Plated Dinner: Enjoy a delicious, house elf-prepared dinner in the Grand Hall after a magical "trip" through Platform 9¾!
🏆 House Cup Trivia Challenge: Compete with your fellow wizards and witches to win the coveted House Cup during a magical trivia showdown!
⚡ Wizard Alley: Find your perfect wand and shop magical memorabilia!
📸 Photo Ops & Character Interactions: Meet your favorite magical characters for photos and fun!
🧙♂️ Dress for the Occasion: Costumes are encouraged (but not required)—so come dressed as your favorite witch or wizard and get ready for an unforgettable night!
Limited Seating Available – Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind holiday experience for the whole family! Children and adults of all ages are welcome.
👉 Reserve your tickets now before they disappear!
Tickets: holidayathogwarts24.eventbrite.com
💫 Bonus: Want to make your magical evening even more thrilling? Add our Harry Potter-themed Escape Room to your evening for an extra layer of fun and mystery! Pre-registration required for escape room. Limited spots available! 🔮
Witches and Wizards get your "Mrs. Weasley" Holiday sweaters ready because you are invited to the Holiday at Hogwarts!
11/28/2024
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
11/26/2024
🍂✨ Ready for a delicious, hassle-free Thanksgiving? ✨🍂
Join us at The Bennett-Curtis House for our annual Thanksgiving Feast! Let us take care of the cooking while you enjoy a memorable meal with family and friends in a beautiful, historic setting. Indulge in a delectable spread featuring all your holiday favorites — from roasted turkey and mashed potatoes to seasonal pies and more!
Seats fill up quickly, so book early for a Thanksgiving you won’t forget! 🦃🍽️
Fine Dine Restaurant, Caterer, Weddings. Turn-of-the-Century Victorian Mansion The Bennett-Curtis House.A Unique & Elegant Setting for Your Next Event The Bennett-Curtis House is an 18 room mansion that was built in 1900 by George M. Bennett. Then pu
11/21/2024
Join Christmas Day, Inc. for holiday festivities and a free Christmas Dinner THIS CHRISTMAS!
❄️ Reservations are required
☎️ 815-614-2697
11/20/2024
Join Us for a Festive Thanksgiving Feast!
This Thanksgiving, gather with loved ones and enjoy a delightful dining experience at The Bennett-Curtis House! Indulge in a sumptuous feast featuring all your holiday favorites, served family style in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Event Highlights:
🦃 Enjoy a home-cooked Thanksgiving menu filled with classic dishes! Start with a comforting cup of Homemade Soup, then savor our Premium Turkey Entrée alongside delicious homemade sides: Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Candied Yams, Green Bean Casserole, and Whole Sweet Corn. For those seeking alternatives to the traditional Turkey entree, our Honey Glazed Ham Entrée and Prime Rib* are also available!
🍂 Savor the flavors of the season in a cozy setting, beautifully decorated for the holidays with Christmas trees, garlands, lights, and wreaths, both inside and out of the Victorian mansion!
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the holiday with delicious food and great company. Book your reservations today!
🎄✨ Step Into a Magical Holiday Adventure at the Holiday Hogwarts Themed Dinner at Bennett-Curtis Mansion! ✨🎄
Date: December 13th-January 19, 2024 (weekends)
Time: 1PM, 4PM, or 7PM
Location: 302 W. Taylor St. - Grant Park, IL 60940
This holiday season, experience the magic of Hogwarts like never before! Join us for a spellbinding evening at the Holiday Hogwarts-Themed Dinner at the fully decorated Bennett-Curtis Mansion—transformed into a winter wonderland of magical scenes, holiday décor, and enchanting surprises!
Event Highlights:
🏰 Sorting Ceremony: Begin your night by being sorted into your Hogwarts house!
🕵️♂️ Wizarding Scavenger Hunt: Solve riddles and explore the mansion with a photo scavenger hunt!
🍻 The Cauldron Bar: Sip on Butterbrew and other magical specialty drinks!
🍽 Themed Plated Dinner: Enjoy a delicious, house elf-prepared dinner in the Grand Hall after a magical "trip" through Platform 9¾!
🏆 House Cup Trivia Challenge: Compete with your fellow wizards and witches to win the coveted House Cup during a magical trivia showdown!
⚡ Wizard Alley: Find your perfect wand and shop magical memorabilia!
📸 Photo Ops & Character Interactions: Meet your favorite magical characters for photos and fun!
🧙♂️ Dress for the Occasion: Costumes are encouraged (but not required)—so come dressed as your favorite witch or wizard and get ready for an unforgettable night!
Limited Seating Available – Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind holiday experience for the whole family! Children and adults of all ages are welcome.
👉 Reserve your tickets now before they disappear!
Tickets: holidayathogwarts24.eventbrite.com
💫 Bonus: Want to make your magical evening even more thrilling? Add our Harry Potter-themed Escape Room to your evening for an extra layer of fun and mystery! Pre-registration required for escape room. Limited spots available! 🔮
Witches and Wizards get your "Mrs. Weasley" Holiday sweaters ready because you are invited to the Holiday at Hogwarts!
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We can’t wait to see you at one of our upcoming Hogwarts Fall Feast- Wizard Dinners! Enjoy an unforgettable night filled with great food, entertainment, and enchanting moments.
⚡️Get your tickets now and use promo code: WizardDinner at checkout to receive $5 off!
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The Bennett-Curtis House was purchased in 1992 by Scott & Kerry Zizic. The restaurant has since been a family owned and operated business. Starting out as a Fine Dine restaurant and hosting Wedding Ceremonies in the beautifully landscaped gardens and Receptions to follow in the turn-of-the century Victorian Mansion, soon adding a Catering business and hosting many special events like the “Murder in the BC Mansion” Mystery Dinner starting its 27th smashing season this year and one of the newest additions “Wizard Themed Dinners” in its second season!
Scott & Kerry have 5 children, all of whom grew up with the business, working in the restaurant- each taking on a different part to help contribute to the success of this family business! Nicole, the oldest, has taken on a managers role and works in the front of house and office. Briana and Zachary you will find in the kitchen, both trained under Scott (Dad), the head chef, and now run the kitchen for many of the events! Maxwell works both in the kitchen, focusing mainly on catered events, and also off premise at the Cafe. Emma, the youngest, helps out bussing, dishwashing, and in the prep kitchen! The newest addition to the crew, Maverick was born September 2018 and is Scott & Kerry’s first grandchild! You will find him helping Mom in the office and Grandpa in the kitchen or hanging out with his Aunts & Uncles!
The Bennett-Curtis House is an 18 room mansion that was built in 1900 by George M. Bennett. Then purchased by Illinois Senator Edward C. Curtis in 1919. The House is set on spacious grounds shaded by 100 year old maples flanked by bubbling fountains, sweeping lawns, lush cool ferns, & colorful flowers. The interior is beautifully decorated featuring crown molding, oak trims inlay wood floors, moray cloth covered walls, stain glass, velvet drapery, and more. If you are looking for a unique and historical setting for your wedding ceremony, reception, dinner party, shower, or your next event, The Bennett- Curtis House is it. This historical venue can host from 2-250 guests featuring many different rooms and set ups inside the mansion and out in the gardens for your event. You and your guests will enjoy excellent cuisine and service. Relax and let The Bennett-Curtis House staff take care of your next event.
Bennett-Curtis Catering, a division of The Bennett-Curtis House, has been in service since 1992, delivering delicious food and excellent service up to 100 miles from the restaurant. Bennett-Curtis Catering specializes in Special Events catering offering full service catered events to drop off party trays and pans. In addition to offering many other services like hand carved ice sculptures, party rentals, tuxedos, and much more. Bennett-Curtis Catering specializes in creating a spectacular event, working with you in order to customize your event to fit your personal needs. Catering for all occasions... Picnics, Corporate Events, Box Lunches, Theme Buffets, and more...VIEW ALL OUR GREAT MENUS ONLINE.
The Bennett-Curtis hosts a variety of special events throughout the year! Below is just a quick overview of The Bennett-Curtis House’s featured special events!
>In our 27th smashing season "Murder in the BC Mansion" is a huge hit. Your evening begins with appetizers and mingling with guests and cast. The cast are seated amongst you and dinner is served throughout the play. During the meal a murder is committed. It's up to YOU to figure out WHO DUNIT!
>Psychic Luncheon which includes a 5-course lunch & 5-minute personal reading by Jim Shultz or Tami Principe makes for a fun afternoon, perfect for groups, bus tours, ladies day out, bachelorette parties, or just a afternoon with family or friends.
>A recent addition to our special events calendar is our Wizard Themed Dinners. Witches and Wizards are invited to a Wizard's Feast! Join us for a night of magical fun in the fully decorated themed Bennett-Curtis Mansion- with fun scenes & decorations throughout! Get sorted into your houses and order drinks from The Cauldron, our cash bar, serving specialty drinks including Polyjuice potion, Butterbeer, pumpkin juice, and more! Your evening will begin in the bar where you can purchase a variety of themed potions and brews from our themed drink menu and an assortment of appetizers will be served prior to dinner. Then you will cross onto Platform 9 3/4 and join us for a spectacular dinner in the great hall. Be sure to study up on your Wizard Trivia, during dinner you will go head to head with the other houses in a race for the house cup!
> The Bennett-Curtis House offers an unique and fun “Around the World” dining event. These dinners will be inspired by different locations around the world. Our chef will be offering a special 5-course dinner of the featured regions favorites. Try New and Authentic dishes from around the world! Featuring themed nights like “Across the Pond” “Hawaiian Vacation” and more!
> We make painting easy and exciting. Our talented artist will instruct you step-by-step through re-creating the featured painting of the day. At the end of the event, you’ll take home a work of art that you created. Paint by Wine is less expensive than art school and tons of fun!There are no lengthy or expensive commitments as with art classes. "Life is too short for blank walls; unleash your inner Picasso"
> Liquor Tastings Events- Tastings are a night full of specialty drinks paired with a variety of food prepared with the featured vodka, bourbon, tequila, etc. Every month the Bennett-Curtis House will present new and fun drinks and dishes prepared with the liquor of the night. A variety of the liquors will be offered and represented in the drinks and dishes.
> Each year around Halloween the Mansion is transformed into a Haunted Mansion. We feature our Spooktacular full menu with some very interesting entrees. We have many ghosts and ghouls wandering the restaurant. This is a fun week and you won't want to miss it. During this week our "Murder in the BC Mansion" mystery dinner takes on a special twist, we encourage you to come in costume, and join the fun!
The Bennett-Curtis House also offers various Special Events during holidays and different seasons of the year... Such as Mother's Day and Easter Brunch Buffet; New Year's Eve, Valentine's and Sweetest Day Packages; and many more. For more information please call (815) 465-2288.
A note from the owner- “Thank you for your continued support and patronage of The Bennett-Curtis House, we are proud to be a family owned and operated business and hope to serve our community and surrounding communities for many years to come!”
