Become a Playpen Chicago Service Provider

Catering, photography, entertainment, and water sports for Chicago’s premium yacht charters.

We’re building our curated provider panel for the 2026 season.

Priority listing for early applicants.

Provider Categories

From passed appetizers to multi-course dinners, provide culinary experiences matched to vessel galley capabilities.

Capture proposals, celebrations, and corporate events with drone, on-board, and dock-side photography packages.

DJs, live musicians, and performers who know how to work a vessel. Sound equipment and power specs matched to each boat.

Jet ski escorts, paddleboard rentals, snorkeling guides, and floating platform setups for adventure-focused charters.

Charter guests discover and book your services directly through the Playpen platform during their booking flow.

Your services are matched to compatible vessels based on capacity, equipment, and layout specifications.

Secure payments processed through Stripe with transparent payout schedules and detailed reporting.

Access booking trends, peak demand windows, and occasion-specific insights to optimize your availability.

15 – 20%

marketplace fee on bookings through the platform

✓General liability insurance

✓Valid business license (City of Chicago or State of Illinois)

✓Portfolio or references from prior events

✓Ability to operate on marine vessels (where applicable)

Connect with premium charter guests and grow your business on the water.