CATERING Competitors

Bon Appétit Management Company (www.bamco.com) is an on-site restaurant company offering full food-service management to corporations, universities, and specialty venues. Based in Redwood City, CA, Bon Appétit has more than 1,000 cafés in 33 states, including ones for Google, Oracle, Emory University, and the Getty Center, as well as public restaurants such as STEM Kitchen & Garden and The Hangar in South San Francisco. Bon Appétit chefs cook from scratch, including their sauces, stocks, and soups. A pioneer in environmentally sound sourcing policies, Bon Appétit has developed programs addressing local purchasing, the overuse of antibiotics, sustainable seafood, the food and climate change connection, humanely raised meat and eggs, and farmworker welfare. We're proud to have received numerous awards for our work, from organizations including the International Association of Culinary Professionals, the James Beard Foundation, Chefs Collaborative, Natural Resources Defense Council, Seafood Choices Alliance, The Humane Society of the United States, and Food Alliance. 

Apple Spice Junction was founded in 1988 in Salt Lake City, Utah and has grown from a small box lunch and catering company into a popular franchising operation. ASJ is currently open in 20 states and the success of our concept is the result of two key ingredients--great food and great service. Our food is unparalleled--fresh baked breads, savory soups, crisp salads, scrumptious desserts and mouthwatering sandwiches. In addition to our outstanding menu, our professional and friendly staff enhances the experience for every client by delivering their lunch with a smile. We have launched a new concept called Apple Spice Cafe and Bakery coming soon to a city near you!

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.