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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.

Culinary Creations has earned a renowned reputation and numerous prestigious awards since 1995 for orchestrating memorable events from start to finish. Our highly trained and professional staff will create and execute a menu to exceed your expectations while being considerate of your needs and budget. 1995 Culinary Creations ® was created by Chef Andrew Pantano, a highly trained and experienced graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Chef Pantano, together with his colleagues, has designed a casual dining Cafe, Pastry Shoppe and Full Service Catering Company with a Wedding and Event Consulting Office offering Catering with a Creative Touch. Culinary Creations ® Executive Chef/Proprietor Andrew Pantano has filmed over 150 Episodes as the Host of TV’s ‘Panache’ Weekly Cooking Show. Culinary Creations has been featured in voluminous reputable publications such as The New York Times, The Star Ledger, Country Roads, House & Home, NJ Saavy, NJ Biz, Plate Magazine, Channel 12 News, NJ Countryside and many others. Culinary Creations has been honored with numerous prestigious awards including ‘Best Caterer’ multiple years by NJ Monthly Magazine & The Courier News in Central NJ, Best Wedding Planner and at the top of the list for Top Caterers in NJ by NJ Biz.

We’re a family of chefs, servers and gourmands who are passionate about quality food. From serving 12 guests at a private dinner party to a corporate event with several thousand, All Occasion Catering is Knoxville’s most award-winning catering company. We understand feeding a crowd is stressful, so we exist to make your life easier. Call today and we’ll handle every last detail.