Catering by Design Competitors

Blue Plate was founded in 1983 by Jim Horan, a social worker who spent his weekends cooking for friends’ parties - driven by a passion for bringing people together through food. What began with a grill and a big heart has grown into one of Chicago’s most trusted catering companies. Today, over 40 years later, Blue Plate is an award-winning hospitality leader known for delivering exceptional experiences across weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations. Our philosophy, “We Care More,” is at the heart of everything we do - brought to life by a team of dedicated culinary and service professionals who bring creativity, warmth, and precision to every event. Our chef-driven menus are made fresh from scratch at our USDA-certified facility in Fulton Market and fully customized to reflect your style and needs. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering or a large-scale gala, we offer full-service catering, staffing, and event coordination, ensuring every detail is thoughtfully handled. With preferred status at over 100 of Chicago’s most iconic venues, and the distinction of being the city’s first Green Restaurant Association-certified caterer, Blue Plate is proud to lead with purpose, passion, and a commitment to making every event unforgettable.

Taste's innovative and energetic team is comprised of seasoned professionals with more than 30 years of experience. With an honest passion for the industry, Taste Catering provides fresh ideas combined with exceptional service in design, production and execution of customized events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our sales team and event designers offer customized menu planning, floral and tabletop design and full-service event planning. Taste Catering uses only the freshest and highest quality ingredients and actively supports local growers and producers that engage in organic and sustainable agricultural practices. Taste Catering is proud to be "Green Certified" by the San Francisco Department of the Environment.

Catering By The Family is a spin off of "The Family Sandwich Shoppe", which opened in 1976 as a 60-seat family restaurant. We won the Tampa Tribune's Cuban Sandwich Contest in 1976, 1977 and 1979. Frequent road improvements on Henderson Boulevard had an adverse effect on business at The Family Sandwich Shoppe; therefore it was necessary for us to diversify our business. In 1982, the Gonzalez & Guggino families saw the opportunity to pursue the field of off-premise catering, providing specialty foods from all cultures and walks of life, thus, Catering By The Family was established. As the years passed we acquired more knowledge of fine foods; expanding into the areas of display cooking, elaborate food, and custom menus. In 1993, Catering By The Family moved to a new 6,000 square foot facility with a 2,500 square foot kitchen, 2,500 square foot warehouse, and 1,000 square feet of administrative office space. In August 2002, Catering By The Family took an enormous step and acquired a 17,500 square foot facility in the North Hyde Park neighborhood. With a 3,500 square foot kitchen, 12,000 square foot warehouse, and 2,000 square feet of administrative office space. Catering By The Family provides quality, variety, artistic presentation, and unparalleled customer service. We treat you like family!