Hamby Catering 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.

Welcome to The Catered Affair, the pinnacle of hospitality in New England. Our distinguished organization is dedicated to delivering brilliant food, flawless service, and stunning experiences. Founded by Holly Safford over 45 years ago, TCA has established itself as a leader in crafting innovative and immersive culinary experiences.

Big Green Egg Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of an outdoor cooking system unmatched for its versatility and culinary results. From a single outdoor cooker developed over forty years ago, the EGG® has evolved into a highly modernized version of an ancient Asian cooker originally known as a kamado or tandoori. Featuring state-of-the-art ceramic technology, a full line of related EGGcessories® and offered in seven distinct sizes in over forty countries, the Big Green Egg® is ideally suited for the casual backyard griller and culinary aficionado alike, and has become the top choice of leading chefs around the world! Often copied, never matched … there is only one, original Big Green Egg – The Ultimate Cooking Experience!®