CHEF360 Catering Competitors

For 50 years, Gourmet Caterers has earned an unassailable reputation for creating exceptional food service experiences of every size and level of complexity. As New England's leading in dining hospitality, Gourmet is renowned for its talented chefs, impeccable service, and for producing thousands of unforgettable events, weddings, galas, mitzvahs, and every kind of social occasion. Gourmet is the exclusive caterer to the Artists For Humanity Epicenter, Boston Symphony Hall and Tanglewood Music Festival, Edward M. Kennedy Institute, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse, and the Peabody Essex Museum. Whether it’s an intimate soiree for just a few of your closest friends, or a citywide convention for thousands, sophisticated elegance or a classic summer clambake beneath a starry Boston sky, the party starts now.

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.

For more than 40 years, the Classic team has been bringing people together over memorable cuisine. All along the way, we have served our community as passionately as our clients. Imagination, craft and inspiration lie at the center of The Classic Catering People’s vision of honoring food traditions while embracing new tastes and techniques. Our spirit is rooted in a commitment to the environment through composting, recycling and continually seeking greener ways to work. Whether it’s our impact on the planet or our interactions with each other, open, honest communication and teamwork are hallmarks of how we operate — creating not just an event, but a bonding experience for individuals, families, businesses and communities. Working together, we welcome challenge and enjoy sharing our success with the community. We’re fundraisers, volunteers, donors and board members as well as caterers.