
Blue Plate Catering
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Blue Plate opened its first kitchen in 1983 and today ranks among the top catering companies in Chicago. With preferred status at more than 85 venues, Blue Plate has earned national recognition for its standards of service and creativity. We are premier catering company for weddings, corporate meals & special events. Find out why we've been awarded Chicago's Best Caterer.
Blue Plate Catering
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On May 18th, we had the honor of catering the Nation’s Restaurant News MenuMasters Celebration, sponsored by Ventura Foods, at Morgan MFG in Chicago’s Fulton Market District. The venue exuded the essence of the MenuMasters Celebration—steeped in rich history yet pulsating with innovation. The MenuMasters Awards is a highly respected competition honoring menu R&D leaders […]
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Blue Plate Catering
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We’re thrilled to unveil our new Korean Street Food Station! It’s a delicious journey through the bold, dynamic flavors of Korea, and we can’t wait for you to experience it. Join us and savor the trendsetting tastes that everyone’s talking about! Yield: 4-6 Servings Ingredients: 3 cups Tteok-bokki (Korean rice cakes) 1 cup soy sauce […]
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Try our empanadas, made with two distinct doughs and fillings! Yields 12 empanadas Empanada Dough Ingredients: Yield: 12 empanadas 2 ¼ cup all purpose flour 1 ½ tsp salt 1 stick (½ cup) butter 1 large egg ⅓ cup ice water 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar Preparation: In a food processor, combine butter and flour. Cut […]
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Try these delicious cocktails, that are sure to elevate your event and get your guests in the spirit! Mistletoe Spritzer Bourbon Bramble
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Try Chef Charles’ Mushroom Crème Brûlée, inspired by our local partner, Four Star Mushrooms, which is as unique as it is delicious. Yum yum! Serves 25 people Ingredients Crème Brûlée (yields 25) 1005 grams of Cream 180 grams of Sugar 112.5 grams of Egg Yolk (liquid) 5 grams of Iota ¼ teaspoon of Kappa 19 […]
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Blue Plate Executive Chef, Charles Haracz, lets us in on what’s got his tastebuds and taste-buds (aka the rest of the Culinary team) excited. At Blue Plate, we take pride in staying ahead of the culinary curve, and as we approach the end of 2023, we eagerly anticipate the trends that will define the food […]
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We’ve reached out to local industry partners to get the trends that will keep your guests buzzing long after they’ve gone home. Wrap Them In Color Mal Marencik, Senior Event Producer at Kehoe Designs isn’t afraid of some bold color “We have had so much fun with ‘magenta’ this year! Viva Magenta was the color […]
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Blue Plate Catering
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In the dynamic world of today’s modern business, success relies on crafting an environment that both inspires and empowers your workforce. Adapting to new paradigms isn’t just essential; it’s the key to thriving. As the business landscape changes due to remote work and evolving employee expectations, a necessary shift in how companies approach fundamental aspects […]
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Nichols Farm Heirloom Tomato Salad: CHEF CHARLES HARACZ’S SUMMER 2023-INSPIRED RECIPE Try Chef Charles’ Nichols Farm Heirloom Tomato Salad, which packs a fresh punch of flavor, that’s sure to please. Yum yum! Serves 10 people Ingredients Preparation: Apricot Mostarda Preparation: Basil Oil
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Meet the Executive Leadership Team! Jim Horan | Founder & CEO | he/him/his Been with Blue Plate since: 1983 Favorite Blue Plate event: Julia Child visiting and having breakfast with Blue Plate. Favorite Blue Plate dish: Anything grilled over coals. Fun Fact: My Social Services education was excellent training for my present career. Daniel Joseph […]
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