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21362 W. Fulton St., Chicago, IL 60607 | 312.421.6666 | blueplatechicago.com

Beautifully crafted food brings people together in an experience no matter where they are. Whether remote or in person, bring a higher level of engagement to your employees, clients, and organization with the culinary distinction and safety confidence only Blue Plate can provide.

We are proud to offer one of Chicagoʼs top culinary teams skilled in this unique and demanding style of culinary execution. Led by Executive Chef Paul Larson, our team embodies the philosophy of delivering high-quality food experiences using fresh and sustainable ingredients and has received numerous awards for its culinary creativity and leadership in catered events.

NO MATTER THE DISTANCE

CREATE CONNECTIONS


CHEF BOXESThe Chef Boxes are great for events and galas

that want to bring more interaction to their guests.

Have guests use a hashtag to show off their finished plates!

Whether it's a tray of sweets, a charcuterie board or a full dinner spread, these boxes are perfect to be dropped off at your guests homes. Our team can build boxes to be served individually, for 2 guests or for a group! Your food will be safety

delivered so guests can enjoy as soon as it arrives or store it in the refrigerator for later. Detailed

heating instructions provided.

Check out the next page for a few delicious menu options!


- Red and Green Romaine, Midnight Moon Cheese, Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Vinaigrette, Fingerling Potatoes, Haricot Verts, GrapeTomatoes

- Spring Herb Crumb Dusted Filet of Beef, Wild Morel Gnudi, RedWine Bordelaise, Mushroom Conserva, Butter Poached BabyTurnips, Fava Beans

- Mini Baguette Roll with Whipped Butter- Buttermilk Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, Strawberry Rhubarb Jelly,Honey Toasted Granola

VEGETARIAN BOX

CHICKEN BREAST BOX

- Baby Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts,Hearts of Palm, Fresh Tarragon Vinaigrette

- Shitake and Parmesan Fritters, Wilted Spinach, SpringVegetable Ratatouille, Green Pea Shoots, White MisoPolenta Fries

- Mini Baguette Roll with Whipped Butter- Brown Butter Almond Cream, Assorted Berries, LemonCreme Anglaise, Almond Brittle, Whipped Topping

- Local Burrata Cheese, Lemon Vinaigrette, Pistachio Dust, SugarSnap Peas, Watermelon Radish, Muscat Saba, Tangerine Lace- Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast, Dijon Apricot Glaze, HarissaRoasted Baby Carrots, Semolina Cous Cous, Wilted Red Chard,French Beans, Blistered Grape Tomatoes- Mini Baguette Roll with Whipped Butter- Polenta Lemon Olive Oil Cake, Whipped Honey Mascarpone,Candied Lemon, Fresh Strawberries

AT YOUR SERVICE...

- Artisan Baguette with Salted Butter- Midwestern Cheese Collection- Rustic Charcuterie Board with Garlic Marinated Olives,hGigande Beans and Peppadew Peppers- Seasonal Roasted Vegetableswith a Red Pepper Dip

NOSH BOX

FILET OF BEEF BOX


DELIVERY OPTIONS

Not to worry - weʼll take care of delivery!

Our team offers both house-to-house distribution or we can provide convenient pickup location(s) for your guests. Blue Plate can deliver up to 100 individual homes on the day of your event within two delivery windows. Let us know if you're planning for a larger event. We can customize a delivery schedule for your group!

DELIVERY PROTOCOLS

• Maintain time and temperature control• Delivery drivers will sanitize all coolers and trucks after

aevery delivery• Hand sanitizing products stocked on all of our truck• Pre-wrapped single-use utensils provided•

CUSTOMIZATION

Our personal touch starts with your custom menu. We can also include your program, favors or any marketing pieces with your boxed meals. Get creative by adding a branded sticker on the box or a logo to the menu and re-heating instructions!

UPGRADES

Consider offering your VIP sponsors, the opportunity to have a chef attended experience in their home. Our culinary team can prepare and serve a more intimate dinner featuring a similar four-course meal. Ask about including a specialty cocktail or dinner wine service!

CONTACT US

Call your Blue Plate sales representative or email us at [email protected]!

Our sales team can help you determine an overall vision for your event. We'll guide you towards the best menu nd delivery options to ensure a successful event.

LET'S GET PLANNING


–International Caterers Association

2018 NICE Best Plated Presentation –International Live Events Association and National Association for Catering and Events

2018 Couples’ Choice –WeddingWire

ABOUT BLUE PLATE

• Ongoing education to all employees on safety and bestpractices

• Closely monitoring symptoms of employees via temperaturechecks and daily health screening.

• All kitchen and warehouse employees must wear maskscovering mouth and nose and non-latex disposable glovesat all times with frequent replacement

• Constant cleaning of kitchen surfaces with alcohol-basedproducts

• Frequent handing washing throughout the day at contact-free hand washing stations in kitchen and warehouse withantibacterial soapand alcohol-basedhand sanitizer

• No outside vendorsallowed in building– deliveries will bemade curbside andreceived outside byour employees

• No outside visitorsand internal staff areallowed in the foodproduction areas

SAFETY STANDARDS

FOOD PREP PROTOCOLSOUR STORY

Blue Plate opened its kitchen in 1983 and today ranks as one of Chicago s̓ premier hospitality companies and go-to wedding partners. Our innovative chefs work with you to create an epicurean experience that captures the unique flavor of your wedding.

Blue Plate is part of Round the Table Hospitality (RTTH), a family of companies founded in 2016 by our CEO, Jim Horan. The RTTH roster also includes Larkin Hall, Blue Plateʼs state-of-the-art facility and venue space.

ACCOLADESBest and Brightest Companies to Work For®, 2011-2019

Achievement in Catering Excellence (ACE)2019-2018 Best Caterer

2019 Best of Weddings- The Knot

Catered Arts Through Innovative Excellence (CATIE)2018 Best Hors dʼOeuvre

NACE and ILEA Annual N.I.C.E. Awards2018 Best Plated Presentation and Best Creative CocktailIL Meetings + Events

Best of 2019 & 2018 Readersʼ Choice

Green Restaurant Association 2018 3-Star Certified Green Caterer®(Chicagoʼs FIRST Green Certified Caterer, 2011)

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