Blue Plate Catering
Caterer
Blue Plate Catering
Based in Chicago, IL, USA
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About Blue Plate Catering
Founded in 1983
From the intimate and quaint to the bold and extravagant, Blue Plate Catering will give your special day the perfect flavor with customizable menus driven by culinary creativity to match your unique style. With preferred status at more than 85 iconic venues, Blue Plate has earned national recognition for its standards of service and creativity. As Chicago’s premier hospitality company, we stand behind our commitment to culinary leadership and personalized service and are proud to continually offer clients a dedicated team of service and culinary professionals trained on the Blue Plate standards of hospitality. Blue Plate Catering is Chicago’s premier, award-winning hospitality company with over 39 years of experience and leadership in the hospitality industry, and certified by the Green Restaurant Association in 2011 as Chicago’s first green caterer.
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- Chicago
Event Albums 105
Spicy Soirée
Chicago, IL, USA
Dinner Party
Space-themed Corporate Cocktail Party
Chicago, IL, USA
Corporate Event
The Old Post Office's First Event!
Chicago, IL, USA
Opening Party
Ronald McDonald House Charities Gala at the Field Museum in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL, USA
Gala
Insect-Exhibit-Inspired Dinner at the Field Museum
Chicago, IL, USA
Gala
"Camp Larkin" Cocktail Party at Larkin Hall
Chicago, IL, USA
Cocktail Party
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Pricing Packages
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Services
Servers
Kosher
Gluten-free
Food Trucks
Virtual Events
Vegetarian & Vegan
Halal
Desserts & Cakes
Bar Services & Beverages
South Asian
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FAQs 5
- Do you offer catering options to accommodate special dietary needs?
- Yes, we have a wide variety of menu items including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, nut free, and dairy free items, and we will work with you to ensure your custom menus suit all guest dietary needs.
- Do you offer bar or liquor packages?
- Yes, we offer customizable bar and liquor packages.
- What venues have you worked at before?
- Blue Plate has worked extensively throughout the Chicagoland area, and boasts preferred status at more than 85 iconic venues.
- Do you specialize in certain types of cuisine?
- We specialize in a wide variety of cuisines.
- What are my options for food display and service?
- We offer menus for stations, passed and seated events and can bring your event theme to life with themed menus, signage and decor. Our in-house fabrication shop produces custom serving pieces, carts and other decor elements that can be customized for your specific event/theme.
Meet The Team
Chef Charles Haracz
Executive ChefCharles Haracz joined Blue Plate as Executive Chef in June 2021. He spent 10 years with Bon Appetit at the Art Institute of Chicago where he oversaw all Culinary Operations for events including private internal events for the Museum and rental events for clients ranging from weddings to corporate events and galas. He also oversaw the 3 retail outlets at the Art Institute. Chef Haracz also served as Chef De Partie to Chef Tony Mantuano at the acclaimed Terzo Piano Restaurant at the Art Institute.
Press & Recognition 17
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Member of International Caterers Association
Member of Leading Caterers of America
Proud Partner Choose Chicago