
Popcorn machine
8 oz kettle with cart, supplies extra
$82.50each
North Side · Concessions
Popcorn, cotton candy and concession rentals in Roscoe Village, Chicago start at $4.79, and the typical item costs about $108.90, across 39 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Roscoe Village is priced per order, usually $150 to $400 depending on distance, stairs and timing, and one free itemized quote covers delivery, setup and pickup.


8 oz kettle with cart, supplies extra
$82.50each

Shaved-ice machine, syrups and cones extra
$60.50each

Countertop cheese dispenser, supplies extra
$86.90each

Steamer or roller holding about 50-80 hot dogs
$106.70each

Commercial machine, supplies extra
$60.50each
$108.90each
Prices are based on local rental companies' published rates plus our booking fee. Your final quote is confirmed by the rental company for your date and venue.
Planning for Roscoe Village
| Guests | You will need about |
|---|---|
| 50 guests | 1 machine + supplies for 100 servings |
| 100 guests | 1 machine + supplies for 100 servings |
| 150 guests | 1-2 machines + supplies for 150 servings |
| 200 guests | 1-2 machines + supplies for 200 servings |
Want exact counts for your floor plan? Try the seating planner or see what concessions cost in Chicago.
Celebrating in Roscoe Village
Roscoe Village feels like a small town tucked between Lakeview and North Center. The heart of it is Roscoe Street between Damen and Western, a stretch of independent shops, cafes and taverns, with quiet blocks of workers' cottages, brick two-flats and tidy greystones beyond. People here know their neighbors, and parties often grow from a birthday into a full block gathering. That sociable scale is exactly why a reliable chair and table order matters.
Backyards and small park lawns are the neighborhood's event spaces of choice. Hamlin Park and the smaller Fellger Park offer green space for casual celebrations, and many homes have deep lots with alley access that suit a graduation party or a small backyard wedding. Yards here can be narrow, so measuring a rough footprint and picking slim chairs makes the day easier.
Typical city lots that suit graduation parties and small weddings, with limited room for large table counts.
Concessions here: Concession machines need a level table and an outlet; popcorn and cotton candy machines each use a standard circuit, so avoid sharing it with a bounce house blower.
Neighborhood parks for casual parties, under Chicago Park District permit and equipment rules.
Concessions here: Parks without power need a generator for concession machines, and some do not allow food stands without approval.
Back rooms and patios for rehearsal dinners and birthdays, often with limited space for extra tables.
Concessions here: Venues often have exclusive caterers, so check whether outside concession machines are allowed.
Neighborhood halls host communions, fundraisers and memorial receptions.
Concessions here: Halls may limit open food stations or require them in the kitchen area; ask before you plan a cotton candy station.
How to plan
Popcorn and cotton candy suit kids and school events; dessert and coffee carts suit weddings and corporate events.
Plan 1-2 servings per guest; one popcorn kit makes about 20-25 servings.
Most machines need a standard 15-20 amp outlet within 50 feet, or a generator outdoors.
Machines are self-serve with a volunteer; carts often include an attendant, so check what is included.
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