David and the Blue Plate Catering team were a dream to work with for our wedding celebration. Keeping it in the family, I had tasted the spread at BPC at my moms wedding in 2017 and knew they would be a top choice for our special day!
The appetizers were interesting and yummy, my favorite being the street corn tartlet and the bacon wrapped chorizo - YUM. I was so impressed with the quality of all the meats we had, the beef tenderloin with chimichurri was my personal favorite but the miso salmon and apricot chicken were a hit with our guests. They even offered a special (and bland) meal for my very dietary restricted friend. The end of the evening popcorn bar was such a fun touch to an evening on the dance floor. David’s team was easy to communicate with leading up to the day and day of, were fabulous at the table sides and making sure things were tasty, clean, and full! Hats off to the BPC team, our tastebuds are still singing!!
Gracie McDermott
I absolutely love working with Blue Plate. I have complete trust in their team—they consistently deliver flawless events with professionalism, attention to detail, and delicious food.
Jeff and Jess Mollet
We booked Blue Plate for our wedding reception dinner and highly recommend their services. The team, including Emily, Amanda, and David, were amazing to work with! We enjoyed their prompt email responses, expertise in advising on the event, and amazing food. We chose their beef short rib and their miso salmon as our two entrees and we were blown away with how delicious it was. We had a number of guests with allergies, and Blue Plate made us feel confident that they could eat safely.
Angelo Mancini
My wife and I got married 11 years ago and used Blue Plate as our caterer. Despite the time that's passed, we still regularly get compliments from guests about the quality of the food and level of service from the Blue Plate team. At the time, Missy handled our event and was spectacular in every regard. She worked with both families to put together a menu, allowed us to do two tastings to make sure that everything was just right, and made sure that everything went smoothly on the day of the event.
The food itself was excellent. I still regularly have family members compliment the appetizer plate that Missy and her culinary team put together. Several members of my family in the restaurant business also complimented the quality of the food, and the logistical precision with which is was served (see below). For our families, getting the food right was critical, and Missy + Blue Plate delivered.
In addition to the menu itself, Missy and her team provided a high level of catering service. For example, she made a point of assigning someone to make sure my wife and I were able to eat during the reception. She also coordinated with the servers to make sure that all guests at a table received their food at the same time (vs. the more common practice of food getting served in a rolling fashion, which can leave some people waiting while others eat or dishes arriving at different temperatures), and made sure that vegetarian and vegan guests received their food at the same time as everyone else. These are seemingly small details, but together they made a big impression on us and our guests. After our wedding, several of our friends used Blue Plate for their own receptions based on their experience at our reception and our recommendation.
The fact that I decided to write this review 11 years after the event should tell you everything you need to know about how memorable Missy and her team's services were, and what their contributions to our wedding meant to us.
Evey Schweig
Event: daughter's wedding! First of all, you and your staff were a delight to work with. It made the process that much more enjoyable.
About the food: The appetizers were a great hit! So many complements about them and the main entrees too. I had so many guests tell me how fun it was to do the stations. I only wish I had had more time to enjoy all the options. I’m so glad we had a tasting before! It was so ideal to do the tasting a year early so we could sample what was in season for the event.
Thank you again for making our event. We couldn’t have asked for a better caterer.
James Falakos
Top notch
Derek Smith
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the exceptional service and ambiance of Blue Plate Chicago, and I am beyond impressed. Our journey began at Blue Plate Catering’s tasting kitchen, which was nothing short of impressive.
The facility itself is absolutely gorgeous, with a sleek and modern design that creates an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere. Every detail, from the elegant decor to the immaculate cleanliness, spoke volumes about their commitment to excellence.
Blue Plate Chicago was hired to help us with a huge event spanning over five days in our showroom located in Fulton Market, Chicago. Some days extended from 12 to 15 hours, and despite the demanding schedule, they went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly and efficiently. The staff's dedication and energy were truly remarkable, making the entire event a great success.
Every single bite of food was not only artistic and creative but also truly delicious. Over the five-day span, we had over 5,000 people experience their amazing service and food.
Leah and Nicole, in particular, were simply amazing. Their professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine warmth made us feel incredibly valued. They were always available to answer our questions, provide recommendations, and ensure everything was perfect. Their dedication to customer satisfaction was evident in every interaction.
Blue Plate Chicago sets a high standard for service and ambiance, and they exceeded all of our expectations. I cannot recommend them highly enough for anyone seeking an outstanding venue with top-notch service. Thank you, Leah and Nicole, for making our five-day event in Fulton Market truly unforgettable!
Ryan Kwiecinski
We used Blue Plate for our wedding and could NOT be happier! Specifically, we worked with Missy, and she was the best. When we first started working with them, our planner told them all of the food we really like. Using them as a starting point, Missy sent over a ton of different options (in line with our preferences) to select from for each course, all of which looked so delicious on paper. We narrowed them down and did a tasting. The tasting was a full dinner party of its own, which was such a fun experience! All of the food was SO good too.
At the wedding, Blue Plate delivered the best food and service we could’ve asked for. We had passed apps, dinner service, a dessert bar, and late night food. There was plenty of food at each moment of the evening. The service was super quick to bring the meals out to the tables (one of our biggest things was that we didn’t want some tables to be waiting too long while others got their meals). Blue Plate also provided the bartending staff, and they were amazing as well. There was rarely a line, the bartenders were super friendly, and they made delicious cocktails. My husband and I also had our own dedicated server for the evening, which we weren’t expecting, and it made all the difference. Sabrina was really attentive and made sure we had everything we needed all evening.
Fast forward to today, our friends and family keep talking about how amazing the food and service was (we got married over a month ago). We highly recommend using Blue Plate for any catering needs!
Peter Ingallinera
We highly recommend Blue Plate for wedding catering. They did a great job every step of the way from tasting to our wedding day. They were nice and easy to work with and made the process stress free, including making changes on the menu and accommodating dietary restrictions (especially vegan / vegetarian / gluten free). It made for a memorable wedding and can’t thank them enough!
Leisa Lair
OMG this company is Amazing!! I am Celiac and GR food can sometimes be frustrating to find at events. Blue Plate just catered a corporate event on a river boat that I was in attendance in. This was some of the best food I have had, GF or otherwise. They had everything labeled for GF, DF Veg and I could eat 90-95% of the offerings. They had crackers on a separate plate, meaning GF could enjoy the cheese and antipasto plates! The west coast pin wheels were one of the tastiest treat I have had and they were on an amazing GF wrap.
GF or not I would recommend Blue Plate for your Chicago event hands down. They understand food, flavour profiles, food allergies and customer service. They are top notch. You won’t be disappointed.
Blueplate did a tremendous job for my wedding. Gary and his team were great throughout the planning process. Salmon and Chicken Tortellini were well liked by our guest.
Tanvi Sawant
Blue Plate provided the staffing, rentals, and catering service for our wedding this past weekend. Heidi and the entire blue plate team were incredible, and our personal sever Maria made us feel like we were king and queen during the events! Everything was on schedule, beautiful, and so so professional. Thank you Heidi and team!
Cassandra Hennessy
EVERY SINGLE GUEST (~215) has raved to my husband and me over how amazing our food was. From the tomato soup shooters during cocktail hour, to the risotto with the chicken, all the way to our milkshake dessert. Every moment of "food" was unforgettable. As the bride, they accommodated my specific dietary restrictions (celiac & pescataraian) by cooking just me a whitefish entree! We serviced gnocchi, chicken, and braised short rib so I got to feel extra special on our big day being the only one with whitefish! Missy was our main contact and we could not be happier with the way catering worked out. We even had Chick fil A as our late night.... total hit!
Nora Linden
Blue Plate and Rachel did an incredible job for our wedding. The tasting was perfect, they worked with us on dietary restrictions (even at the last minute!) and made us feel heard. They helped us realize our vision that each hors d'oeuvres represented a personal moment in our relationship or family history. The guests LOVED the food, which is not something people rave about at most weddings. Our strongest memory from the wedding was the moment we had away from the cocktail party where we got to enjoy a tray of every hors d'oeuvres and take a moment to breathe as newlyweds! Thank you to everyone at Blue Plate for making our day so special and personal.
David and the Blue Plate Catering team were a dream to work with for our wedding celebration. Keeping it in the family, I had tasted the spread at BPC at my moms wedding in 2017 and knew they would be a top choice for our special day!
The appetizers were interesting and yummy, my favorite being the street corn tartlet and the bacon wrapped chorizo - YUM. I was so impressed with the quality of all the meats we had, the beef tenderloin with chimichurri was my personal favorite but the miso salmon and apricot chicken were a hit with our guests. They even offered a special (and bland) meal for my very dietary restricted friend. The end of the evening popcorn bar was such a fun touch to an evening on the dance floor. David’s team was easy to communicate with leading up to the day and day of, were fabulous at the table sides and making sure things were tasty, clean, and full! Hats off to the BPC team, our tastebuds are still singing!!
I absolutely love working with Blue Plate. I have complete trust in their team—they consistently deliver flawless events with professionalism, attention to detail, and delicious food.
We booked Blue Plate for our wedding reception dinner and highly recommend their services. The team, including Emily, Amanda, and David, were amazing to work with! We enjoyed their prompt email responses, expertise in advising on the event, and amazing food. We chose their beef short rib and their miso salmon as our two entrees and we were blown away with how delicious it was. We had a number of guests with allergies, and Blue Plate made us feel confident that they could eat safely.
My wife and I got married 11 years ago and used Blue Plate as our caterer. Despite the time that's passed, we still regularly get compliments from guests about the quality of the food and level of service from the Blue Plate team. At the time, Missy handled our event and was spectacular in every regard. She worked with both families to put together a menu, allowed us to do two tastings to make sure that everything was just right, and made sure that everything went smoothly on the day of the event.
The food itself was excellent. I still regularly have family members compliment the appetizer plate that Missy and her culinary team put together. Several members of my family in the restaurant business also complimented the quality of the food, and the logistical precision with which is was served (see below). For our families, getting the food right was critical, and Missy + Blue Plate delivered.
In addition to the menu itself, Missy and her team provided a high level of catering service. For example, she made a point of assigning someone to make sure my wife and I were able to eat during the reception. She also coordinated with the servers to make sure that all guests at a table received their food at the same time (vs. the more common practice of food getting served in a rolling fashion, which can leave some people waiting while others eat or dishes arriving at different temperatures), and made sure that vegetarian and vegan guests received their food at the same time as everyone else. These are seemingly small details, but together they made a big impression on us and our guests. After our wedding, several of our friends used Blue Plate for their own receptions based on their experience at our reception and our recommendation.
The fact that I decided to write this review 11 years after the event should tell you everything you need to know about how memorable Missy and her team's services were, and what their contributions to our wedding meant to us.
Event: daughter's wedding! First of all, you and your staff were a delight to work with. It made the process that much more enjoyable.
About the food: The appetizers were a great hit! So many complements about them and the main entrees too. I had so many guests tell me how fun it was to do the stations. I only wish I had had more time to enjoy all the options. I’m so glad we had a tasting before! It was so ideal to do the tasting a year early so we could sample what was in season for the event.
Thank you again for making our event. We couldn’t have asked for a better caterer.
Top notch
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the exceptional service and ambiance of Blue Plate Chicago, and I am beyond impressed. Our journey began at Blue Plate Catering’s tasting kitchen, which was nothing short of impressive.
The facility itself is absolutely gorgeous, with a sleek and modern design that creates an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere. Every detail, from the elegant decor to the immaculate cleanliness, spoke volumes about their commitment to excellence.
Blue Plate Chicago was hired to help us with a huge event spanning over five days in our showroom located in Fulton Market, Chicago. Some days extended from 12 to 15 hours, and despite the demanding schedule, they went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly and efficiently. The staff's dedication and energy were truly remarkable, making the entire event a great success.
Every single bite of food was not only artistic and creative but also truly delicious. Over the five-day span, we had over 5,000 people experience their amazing service and food.
Leah and Nicole, in particular, were simply amazing. Their professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine warmth made us feel incredibly valued. They were always available to answer our questions, provide recommendations, and ensure everything was perfect. Their dedication to customer satisfaction was evident in every interaction.
Blue Plate Chicago sets a high standard for service and ambiance, and they exceeded all of our expectations. I cannot recommend them highly enough for anyone seeking an outstanding venue with top-notch service. Thank you, Leah and Nicole, for making our five-day event in Fulton Market truly unforgettable!
We used Blue Plate for our wedding and could NOT be happier! Specifically, we worked with Missy, and she was the best. When we first started working with them, our planner told them all of the food we really like. Using them as a starting point, Missy sent over a ton of different options (in line with our preferences) to select from for each course, all of which looked so delicious on paper. We narrowed them down and did a tasting. The tasting was a full dinner party of its own, which was such a fun experience! All of the food was SO good too.
At the wedding, Blue Plate delivered the best food and service we could’ve asked for. We had passed apps, dinner service, a dessert bar, and late night food. There was plenty of food at each moment of the evening. The service was super quick to bring the meals out to the tables (one of our biggest things was that we didn’t want some tables to be waiting too long while others got their meals). Blue Plate also provided the bartending staff, and they were amazing as well. There was rarely a line, the bartenders were super friendly, and they made delicious cocktails. My husband and I also had our own dedicated server for the evening, which we weren’t expecting, and it made all the difference. Sabrina was really attentive and made sure we had everything we needed all evening.
Fast forward to today, our friends and family keep talking about how amazing the food and service was (we got married over a month ago). We highly recommend using Blue Plate for any catering needs!
We highly recommend Blue Plate for wedding catering. They did a great job every step of the way from tasting to our wedding day. They were nice and easy to work with and made the process stress free, including making changes on the menu and accommodating dietary restrictions (especially vegan / vegetarian / gluten free). It made for a memorable wedding and can’t thank them enough!
OMG this company is Amazing!! I am Celiac and GR food can sometimes be frustrating to find at events. Blue Plate just catered a corporate event on a river boat that I was in attendance in. This was some of the best food I have had, GF or otherwise. They had everything labeled for GF, DF Veg and I could eat 90-95% of the offerings. They had crackers on a separate plate, meaning GF could enjoy the cheese and antipasto plates! The west coast pin wheels were one of the tastiest treat I have had and they were on an amazing GF wrap.
GF or not I would recommend Blue Plate for your Chicago event hands down. They understand food, flavour profiles, food allergies and customer service. They are top notch. You won’t be disappointed.
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Blueplate did a tremendous job for my wedding. Gary and his team were great throughout the planning process. Salmon and Chicken Tortellini were well liked by our guest.
Blue Plate provided the staffing, rentals, and catering service for our wedding this past weekend. Heidi and the entire blue plate team were incredible, and our personal sever Maria made us feel like we were king and queen during the events! Everything was on schedule, beautiful, and so so professional. Thank you Heidi and team!
EVERY SINGLE GUEST (~215) has raved to my husband and me over how amazing our food was. From the tomato soup shooters during cocktail hour, to the risotto with the chicken, all the way to our milkshake dessert. Every moment of "food" was unforgettable. As the bride, they accommodated my specific dietary restrictions (celiac & pescataraian) by cooking just me a whitefish entree! We serviced gnocchi, chicken, and braised short rib so I got to feel extra special on our big day being the only one with whitefish! Missy was our main contact and we could not be happier with the way catering worked out. We even had Chick fil A as our late night.... total hit!
Blue Plate and Rachel did an incredible job for our wedding. The tasting was perfect, they worked with us on dietary restrictions (even at the last minute!) and made us feel heard. They helped us realize our vision that each hors d'oeuvres represented a personal moment in our relationship or family history. The guests LOVED the food, which is not something people rave about at most weddings. Our strongest memory from the wedding was the moment we had away from the cocktail party where we got to enjoy a tray of every hors d'oeuvres and take a moment to breathe as newlyweds! Thank you to everyone at Blue Plate for making our day so special and personal.
Delicious!!!
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