Imagine the Possibilities with Blue Plate Catering
$40 starting price
Madison and the surrounding communities
Service area
AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
With Blue Plate Catering in Madison, WI, you and your wedding guests can embark on a culinary journey you will never forget. We create menus tailored to your taste, style, and budget and provide professional catering, staff, and quality rentals for your social event anywhere in Madison.
What You'll Love About Blue Plate Catering
They tailor their menus to your preferences and cook predominantly in an American and Italian style. They offer dietary options to your guests, from gluten-free to vegetarian. Check out the reviews to learn more about Blue Plate Catering.
Woman-owned Business
Pricing details
Couples usually spend $65
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Cuisine
American
Fusion
Italian
Dietary Options
Gluten Free
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Chef Stations
Servers
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0142 reviews
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Blue Plate Catering receives glowing reviews for their exceptional service and delicious food, making them a highly recommended choice for weddings. Reviewers praise the team for their attention to detail, flexibility, and clear communication throughout the planning process. Guests appreciate the wide variety of menu options, accommodating dietary restrictions with gluten-free and vegan choices. The staff, including David and the event leads, receive accolades for their professionalism, efficiency, and attentiveness, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience for couples on their special day. High recommendations are given for their top-notch service and delectable dishes, with compliments pouring in for their standout items like bacon wrapped chorizo dates, chicken tortellini, and stuffed peppers.Review photos
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Natalia A
5.0
3/23/2025
We used Blue Plate Catering for our wedding and were extremely pleased with the entire experience! They were already very familiar with our venue, The Tinsmith, the menu sounded delicious, and the prices were more than reasonable so we were excited to work with them. We needed appetizers, plated dinner service, water/coffee/tea, linens, napkins, and cutlery. David and his team were so helpful and went above and beyond to make our day perfect. They proposed a menu sensitive to dietary restrictions (so many gluten-free options!), offered a great color selection of linens and napkins to match our color palette, scheduled a tasting, coordinated delivery of our desserts from a local bakery, and let us pick up our linens the day before so setting up decor wouldn’t be delayed. On our wedding day, Jon, and Cecilia, our event and server leads, ensured that food preparation, timing, and service were outstanding and seamless. We got so many compliments about all of the food from our guests and their bacon wrapped chorizo dates are an absolute must. Highly recommend Blue Plate to cater any event!
Katie A
5.0
3/08/2025
We booked Blue Plate for our wedding on 1/25/25 and the service was amazing! Gary helped us throughout the booking process and communication was incredible. The day of the wedding, Blue Plate arrived on time to the venue and had everything set up quickly. The passed appetizers were great and the pasta buffet we had for dinner was a hit! The onsite staff was very attentive and friendly to everyone. We had food leftover after dinner, and the staff packaged it up for us to take home afterwards! I highly recommend booking Blue Plate for your wedding!
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Melissa Q
5.0
9/30/2024
The best wedding caterer. Blue Plate went above and beyond from cocktail hour to family style dinner - the food and service was amazing. We are still getting compliments! Special shout out to our main contact from tasting to day-of, David, the chefs Rylan and Alex and lead servers Adrienne and Hogan. Yum. Thank you!
response 02/20/2025
We’re thrilled to hear that Blue Plate exceeded your expectations from cocktail hour to di...
nner. It means the world to us that your guests are still raving about the food and service! Rylan, Alex, Adrienne, Hogan, and the entire team loved being part of your special day, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. Wishing you all the best, and thank you for letting us be part of your celebration—cheers to many more delicious memories ahead!
Charlie L
5.0
9/18/2024
We loved working with Blue Plate for our wedding. The whole process was extremely low stress and pleasurable. From tasting to making last minute changes to the actual wedding, everything was completely seamless. These guys are absolute pros. We worked with Gary for our menu and tasting and had Nikki as our event lead, both of whom were great! We didn't have to worry about one thing on our special day and we're extremely grateful for that! We would absolutely recommend Blue Plate to anyone looking to cater a large event. The food was top notch and the experience was amazing. Thank you!!
response 09/19/2024
Mya and Charlie,
Low stress, pleasurable, seamless, and top notch - that sounds like a gre...
at event!! We would recommend you to anyone looking for an awesome couple! You and your guests were so gracious to Nikki and the team, and Wildwood Barn & Cottage is a great venue for street tacos. Thanks for inviting us along, and from the entire Blue Plate team, congratulations!
Samantha M
5.0
9/14/2024
We loved our whole experience with Blue Plate Catering! We met David at an Open House event that our venue was hosting, and from the first bite of food, we knew they were going to be a good fit for us. David’s communication was amazing, and we never had to worry about what next steps were, and he was very transparent about pricing. The tasting they set up for us was lovely, and we got to try so many options before deciding that we wanted to serve. I went in skeptical to trying the chicken, as chicken just never seems to be good at a wedding. After tasting their chicken-I was proved wrong. It was absolutely fantastic and they nailed it on day of as well. Chef Brent took great care in all of the food that he provided for our special day, and Amanda, our event lead, along with her team, just took fantastic care of us all.
The salad was fresh, chicken was tender, pork was flavorful, and our friends with dietary restrictions raved about the stuffed peppers. We had opted to do cookies rather than cake, and Blue Plate made sure we had milk, coffee and tea for our dessert bar as well. They truly seemed to care about our overall day being a success and they played such a big role in our day. We would recommend them to anyone!
response 09/17/2024
Samantha and Shawn,
You are amazing. And we could end there, but there's too much to say! ...
The connection was immediate, and we are so honored that you wanted Blue Plate to be there on the big day. Brent and Amanda had a great time, and it's nice to hear that they served you well.
Who doesn't need milk with cookies?!?
Hearing that you could tell that we really care means the world to us, and we hope to see you soon.
All the best,
David
David B
5.0
9/03/2024
We had Blue Plate cater our 150 person wedding and we cannot recommend them enough! Gary, and the entire team, were wonderful to work with and they made the whole experience easy and seamless! Gary was able to work through all our questions with us, help us proactively address potential issues we didn't think of during the planning process, and the food, servers, and bartenders were all wonderful on the day!
response 09/03/2024
David and Lowell,
Olin Park was a beautiful backdrop for your wedding. Thanks for inviting...
us to help you celebrate, and we hope the rest of the year is as beautiful as the big day was.
Congrats from the entire Blue Plate team!
Elaine M
5.0
8/24/2024
We used Blue Plate for our wedding. The team, with Jon and Pat as the event lead and chef, was professional, quick, and served excellent food. We got compliments on the food from our guests on the day of AND after - especially the mashed potatoes and harvest vegetables. The whole process of working with Blue Plate was seamless and efficient, with clear communication from start to finish. They are the go-to in the Madison area for a reason. Easiest vendor to work with!
response 08/24/2024
Elaine and Nick,
Weddings next to the water are always a joy, and your group definitely to...
ok it up a notch! We're on cloud nine hearing that Jon and Pat were everything that we talked about in the planning, and hope you continue to hear wonderful feedback about the food and experience.
Congratulations!
Ali A
5.0
8/19/2024
We booked Blue Plate Catering for our summer 2024 wedding and they were absolutely fantastic! So many of the guests at our wedding mentioned that all the food was outstanding and we agree! I especially loved that they were so accommodating. We were able to have our whole wedding made gluten free with no worries or difficulty. They did an excellent job of making everything stress free, even when some last minute changes came up! I highly recommend this caterer and hope to book them again for future events!
response 08/20/2024
Ali and Kodi,
We're thrilled that the gluten free menu was a help, and knowing lots of peo...
ple with dietary restrictions (myself included), and it's a joy to provide a wonderful experience for everyone. You and your family did a great job making Rustic Manor 1848 (already a beautiful venue) even more beautiful.
We look forward to your next event!
Sydney M
5.0
8/08/2024
Our catering experience for our June 2024 wedding was wonderful, thanks to Gary and the rest of the Blue Plate catering team. From the hors d'oeuvres to the main courses, every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. The catering staff was attentive, ensuring that all our guests—150 in total—were well taken care of and served promptly. They also went above and beyond to accommodate special dietary needs. We received many compliments from our guests about both the timeliness of service and the quality and taste of the food. We highly recommend Blue Plate for any catering needs.
response 08/09/2024
Sydney and Connor,
Your wedding at The Eloise was beautiful, and hearing that your guests ...
noted how catering elevated the evening is music to our ears. Our event team (led by Emily, Alex, and Rylan) had a great time. Thanks for inviting us along for the ride!
Grace P
5.0
8/04/2024
David and the whole team at Blue Plate did an excellent job catering our wedding! They were super easy and helpful to work with and the food was a hit.
response 08/05/2024
Grace and Samuel,
Your wedding at The Tinsmith was stunning! Thanks for inviting us to cel...
ebrate with your family and friends, and we're so thankful that your experience with Blue Plate was easy and a hit.
Congratulations!
Kimmy S
5.0
8/01/2024
David and the team at Blue Plate were fantastic! David’s communication was superb and he was very helpful in terms of making decisions during the planning process. He priced out various options for us and was very transparent! We had so many great reviews from our guests, particularly the taco bar and mashed potato bar! My favorite was the carving station. Additionally, the staff at our wedding were wonderful! They were seamless and worked with our venue perfectly. At the end of the night, we got to take home some leftovers, which were great for the next couple of days. Highly recommend Blue Plate!
response 08/02/2024
Kimmy and Zach,
Your wedding was amazing! Stations are always fun at The Lageret, and it w...
as so fun to interact with your guests as they realized that they could have a true supper club experience or street tacos - or both!! Hearing that Blue Plate helped create such an amazing evening by making it seamless is the best compliment.
From a planning perspective, it is so encouraging that transparency, communication, and helpfulness were felt on your end - they are so important to us as well.
Congratulations, and from all of us, we wish you the best!
Abigayle Z
5.0
7/30/2024
The staff, the food, all of it was amazing! We had a guest count of just under 300 and they made dinner a breeze! Everyone loved the food and my bridesmaid ran off with some of my leftovers! 10/10 highly recommend! Very easy to communicate with and they do all that they can to customize to what you specifically want!
response 07/30/2024
Abi and Colton,
Your wedding at the Loft at 132 was stunning! We're honored to have catere...
d for your family and friends, and wish you the best first year as a married couple.
PS - If you can't track down your bridesmaid, please let us know. We will make some food and help you lure her in!!
Aubrey N
5.0
7/23/2024
Great passed h'ordeuvres and very capable service. They had everything set up and taken down with out my having to worry about a thing.
response 07/23/2024
Aubrey,
Your wedding was so beautiful, and it was an honor to celebrate with you. Allowing...
our couples to avoid worry and simply focus on enjoying the evening is so important.
Enjoy married life!
Bailey B
5.0
7/17/2024
Blue Plate was the caterer for our wedding, and not only was their food absolutely delicious, but they were great to work with. It was very easy to schedule a tasting and decide that we wanted to work with them. We got the Picnic Buffet and so many people said how tasty the food was. Their workers checked with us throughout the dinner to see if we needed anything, and Blue Plate was very communicative and supportive before and during the big day. They even boxed up the leftover food for us! We would recommend Blue Plate to anyone and everyone for their wedding.
response 07/18/2024
Bailey and Jon,
Your words mean the world to us, and it's great to hear that you received ...
such care and attention from your event planner, Gary, and the onsite team led by Nikki.
Enjoy the leftovers, and again, congratulations!
Katherine C
5.0
7/08/2024
We hired Blue Plate as our wedding caterer and their meals we just as good as we knew they'd be after our tasting. Everything was cooked perfectly, and all of our guests' dietary restrictions were met without error. The plated dinner service went incredibly smoothly, and we were especially pleased to find a sampling of the passed appetizer we had missed during our cocktail hour waiting for us at our head table. We had several guests come up to us during and after dinner to tell us how good their food was, so we know it wasn't just our meals that were prepared with care. We also rented table linens, napkins, China, and flatware with Blue Plate and everything looked lovely. Easy 5 stars – we’d recommend Blue Plate for any event and especially for an event as important as a wedding.
response 07/10/2024
Katherine and Keith,
Your wedding was so beautiful, and we are over the moon that you had ...
a great experience with our team. Thanks for sharing your experience with future couples, and congratulations from the entire Blue Plate team!
Becca P
5.0
6/24/2024
Working with Blue Plate was a breeze! Their team (specifically Gary) has great communication and all of our guests LOVED the taco bar. Staff were attentive during the wedding and were so fast cleaning up. Would 100% work with them again.
response 07/18/2024
Becca,
You were a dream to work with too! Street tacos are always a hit, and we're so glad...
that we got to cater for you and your guests.
And for the record, we would 100% cater for you again!!
Taylor M
5.0
6/06/2024
My wife and I had the pleasure of working with and enjoying Blue Plate for our wedding cocktail hour, reception and late night snack. They had so many great options to choose from no matter the style of dinner we wanted, or how we wanted appetizers for our cocktail hour. We had so many rave reviews from all three aspects they were involved from our guests. David was very attentive to our consultation calls and emails that it made our wedding planning very smooth. Highly recommend Blue Plate Catering for any event, big or small.
response 06/07/2024
Taylor,
We loved celebrating you and Kathleen at The Lageret, and hope you continue to hea...
r great things! Congratulations from the whole Blue Plate team!
David
Bethany J
5.0
3/21/2024
Working with David at Blue Plate for our rehearsal dinner and wedding was incredible start to finish. While they offered plenty of options for those that aren't sure where to start, they also let us design an almost completely custom menu, encouraged and took all the feedback at multiple tastings, and made sure both events ran smoothly. Not only was the food delicious (we continue to get compliments from our guests), but their customer service was STELLAR. Would recommend to anyone still in search of a caterer.
response 03/21/2024
Bethany and Tristan,
Thank you for the opportunity to delight your guests at both the reh...
earsal dinner and wedding reception. The culinary team loves the opportunity to create custom menus and our event team loves to serve. Enjoy your honeymoon, and please don’t be strangers!!
David
Kenzie F
5.0
2/25/2024
My husband and I loved working with David and Blue Plate Catering for our 2023 Wedding. Our original catering company had fallen through and Blue Plate Catering stepped up somewhat last minute and provided our dream Brunch-for-Dinner reception meal at a decent price. We and our guests appreciated the variety as well as the attention to special dietary needs (vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, various allergen options were all given particular attention). Not only was he helpful regarding our reception food, David also provided advice/recommendations regarding venue set-up and suit tailoring (which my husband was extremely appreciative of)! From the tasting to the day of our wedding, David and his team were extremely helpful, kind, and a joy to work with overall.
response 02/26/2024
Kenzie,
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's always an honor to serve couples and thei...
r guests, especially when extra care with dietary restrictions is needed. We look forward to being your first call next time, and wish you the very best in 2024.
-David
PS - BJ looked great in his suit!
Kelly D
5.0
11/20/2023
David and team went above and beyond for my daughter's wedding, from menu planning to flawless execution at the reception. From the hors d'oeuvres to the meals to the late night snack, we could not have been more pleased. Not only was the food amazing, but the professionals at the reception were wonderful - could not have asked for a better experience! Thanks to you all!
response 11/21/2023
Kelly,
It was an honor to help plan such a wonderful day for you and your guests. Thanks f...
or your kind words, and we hope to see you soon!
David
Jen I
5.0
11/19/2023
We hired Blue Plate Catering for our daughter's wedding. They were spectacular to work with. Great communication leading up to the day. David was easy to work with; detailed and friendly. The day was perfect and we had lots of comments on how good the food was. The catering staff the day of the event made the whole process look effortless. They were very professional and we barely knew they were there but they were always on top of things. Highly recommend.
response 11/21/2023
Jen,
Your daughter's wedding was so much fun! Thanks for inviting Blue Plate to serve you ...
and your guests, and we wish you a truly wonderful holiday season!
anonymous u
5.0
11/16/2023
Blue Plate was nothing short of amazing throughout our wedding planning process all the way up to our wedding day. They worked with us to make the best menu. There is not a single guest who said they had a bad meal, in fact, we were told over and over again the food was phenomenal! We worked with David Porto, and he made everything so stress free and easy. From setting an initial menu, to finalizing everything, to making sure us newlyweds got saved appetizers and were served first! Blue Plate nailed it. Very professional staff and great food. You couldn't ask for anything more.
response 11/16/2023
Jessica, Thanks for sharing your experience. It was a privilege to plan with you and Brad,...
and we are over the moon to hear that your guests had a great meal. It truly never gets old! We hope the first month of marriage has been wonderful, and wish you both a spectacular first holiday season as newlyweds.
David
Kasey H
5.0
10/10/2023
Gary was our point of contact throughout our wedding process, and he was spectacular. He was always easy to get in contact with and offered us fantastic advice along the way. We appreciated his insight and valued his opinion, and he did not steer us wrong! On the day of our wedding, the staff was fantastic at executing our timeline and catering needs. They were professional and efficient (what more could you ask for on your event?!) Our guests raved about our food and the service they received. For reference, we had a lot of guests with dietary restrictions, so we chose to offer the Taste of Italy buffet and it was a HUGE hit!!
response 10/10/2023
Kasey,
Thanks for your kind words! We love the Taste of Italy and are so pleased to hear t...
hat your guests had a wonderful evening. We wish you the best and look forward to crossing paths again soon!
Brody P
5.0
9/19/2023
Blue Plate, specifically David, was so great to work with when trying to figure out which caterer we wanted to go with for our wedding. They were super up front about everything and helped guide us choose our linens, style of service, and the food without trying to push us into spending more. They are a little pricy but what you pay is definetly worth the price! My wife and I didn't have much time to grab our own hors' d'Oeuvres during cocktail hour, but Blue Plate was on top of it and made sure that we both had one or two of each sitting at our head table as we sat down for dinner. The food itself was so delicious! The chicken tortellini was by far our favorite and we had guests tell us they even went up for thirds because it was so good. We have already recommended Blue Plate to our other friends in Madison, you won't be dissapointed!
response 09/19/2023
Thanks for sharing your experience, Brody! The chicken tortellini is a hit, and it's wonde...
rful to hear that the guests enjoyed the evening. We are honored to have catered for you and with you the absolute best.
Rachel O
5.0
9/01/2023
Blue Plate was an absolute pleasure to work with over the course of our wedding planning efforts. We’d like to especially thank David for working with us from our tasting over 2 years ago to nailing down the final details in the week leading up to our wedding! He was responsive, flexible and willing to go the extra mile for us. The chefs and servers at our reception were also fantastic, and of course the food / service received rave reviews from our guests, especially (but not limited to) our many guests with dietary restrictions — they especially enjoyed the stuffed pepper! Many thanks to David and the entire Blue Plate team!
response 09/02/2023
Thanks, Rachel! It was a privilege to serve you and Matt and all of your guests, and heari...
ng great feedback from them is so encouraging.
Jennah H
5.0
8/21/2023
Blue Plate was AMAZING to work with both leading up to and on our wedding day! David's organization and communication made the planning and execution seamless. He and his team made us confident we didn't have a thing to worry about on our big day. The food was amazing and we appreciated how his team took special care of the bride and groom to make sure we got to enjoy everything as well. We can't thank them enough! Highly recommend!
response 08/22/2023
Thanks for sharing your experience, Jennah! Planning really does make the day go smoothly,...
and it's amazing to hear that you were able to enjoy (and thanks for sharing the picture). Congratulations from the entire Blue Plate team.
Sarah S
5.0
8/08/2023
We cannot say enough good things about working with Blue Plate Catering for our wedding. David was a great coordinator and worked with us to plan from afar, right down to making sure we could get a tasting that worked for our travel schedule. He was prompt in his communication with us and made sure that every detail was taken care of. He and his team on the day-of were so professional and welcoming to us and our guests. The food was AMAZING. A few weeks later, we are still getting unprompted comments from our guests about how great the food was. They also made sure that we, as the bride and groom, got a separate plate of appetizers during cocktail hour and that we went first in the buffet line and had enough time to eat dinner. We absolutely recommend Blue Plate Catering to anyone looking for a caterer in the Madison area.
response 08/08/2023
Thanks Sarah! It was a privilege to cater for you and your guests, and we're over the moon...
that you are still hearing great things about the big day. Congratulations!
Caroline P
5.0
8/01/2023
We found David and Blue Plate through our amazing wedding planners at midwestern bride. The team was incredible and we ad such an easy and organized experience. the tasting was actually a fun time with LOADS of food and tons of options. they took care of everything from set up to plates to napkins and linens - it was really an easy and pleasant experience. Also people raved about how good the short rib was. all around a great catering choice.
response 08/02/2023
Caroline,
We're so happy that you found us. We adore Midwestern Bride and are so honored t...
o have catered for you and Alex. Congratulations, we wish you the best, and we hope our paths cross again!
David
Chelsea B
5.0
7/24/2023
Gary and the entire team at Blue Plate Catering blew our expectations out of the water! From the very first phone call to the final check in at the conclusion of our event, their professionalism and expertise in the industry kept us fully at ease. If you're like me and planning your own wedding, work with Blue Plate! They will help you make informed decisions and guide you through keeping everything organized so that your catering ends up being the absolute last thing you worry about that day because you know they have you! People have not stopped talking about how good our food was! Cannot recommend this caterer enough!
response 07/26/2023
Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience, Chelsea! It was a pleasure to be a resource ...
for you and help you create the perfect reception. From all of us, congratulations!
Emma L
5.0
6/29/2023
David and his team at Blue Plate Catering were a dream! Everyone always says wedding food is bad, but Blue Plate is here to prove you wrong! David was incredible to work with every step of the way. From our initial phone consultation, he made it clear that our experience was his priority. He went above and beyond for everyone, including our dietary restriction guests. Our tasting experience with Blue Plate was luxurious - they had us set up at a table and brought us out a plethora of food to try and assess. On the actual day of our wedding, everything not only ran incredibly smoothly, but it tasted wonderful! We had nothing but glowing compliments from our guests. We loved our experience with Blue Plate and would happily recommend them to anyone.
response 06/29/2023
Emma,
We loved every single step of planning your wedding with you, and my favorite moment...
was the impromptu sweetheart couch photo with you and Tim - it's definitely going in my memory photo book. Your experience with Blue Plate is what we strive for with every wedding, and we couldn't be happier that you (and your guests) truly enjoyed it all. Congratulations from all of us, and enjoy married life!
David
Leona Z
5.0
6/28/2023
Blue plate catering was absolutely phenomenal! They’re an institution in the area for a reason. They have the scale to have plenty of availability and David is so dedicated, knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly—we were lucky to work with him.
The food was incredible and all of our guests raved about it from dinner through late night snack. Pricing seems very par for the area and an especially good value for the quality and service. We can’t recommend them for your event enough, thanks Blue Plate!
response 06/28/2023
Leona,
It was beyond a privilege to cater your wedding! Planning was a dream, and seeing y...
ou and Caughey enjoy such a wonderful day was the icing on our cake. Congratulations from our entire team, and have a wonderful summer!
Dan K
5.0
6/26/2023
Blue Plate was great to work with and very quick to respond with any questions. During our wedding day they showed up and setup so quick and seamlessly I barely knew they were there. The food was excellent, and the staff was all very friendly.
response 06/26/2023
Thanks, Dan! It was truly a pleasure to serve you and your guests, and we are honored to h...
ave had the opportunity to cater for you.
Jessica F
5.0
5/17/2023
Blue Plate was so wonderful to work with! They were incredibly helpful and professional and helped make our wedding day run so smoothly. We used both their catering and bartending services - we had SO many compliments from guests on the drinks and quick service to help the drinks flow all evening. Overall, a great experience!
response 05/17/2023
Thanks for your kind words! It's always a pleasure to serve such a wonderful couple, and t...
he opportunity was not lost on us from the beginning. Thank you for trusting us with such an important day, and may all the other days be as joyous.
David
Kyle M
5.0
5/09/2023
Blue Plate is hands down the best and only caterer you should consider for your wedding! Food was very important to us on wedding day and Blue Plate knocked it out of the park! The food was amazing and our guests can't stop talking about it still! They give you big portions and delicious food!
In addition to their great food they have better staff! From the chefs in the kitchen to their front office and their servers everyone is so nice! They know their able to gather your guests wherever you'd like, and they are all so attentive!
One of the things that we liked best is when you go in for your tasting, they serve it to you as if you were having it on your wedding day! You're not mislead by someone serving you something fresh for your tasting but it tasting completely different your day of! They are also flexible and will work with you and tailor your meal to your desires!
The only thing we wish is different is that Blue Plate is a full service restaurant so we can eat their food again!! Thank you Blue Plate!!
Kyle and Ashley
response 05/11/2023
Ashley and Kyle,
It was such a pleasure to cater your wedding! We appreciate hearing that ...
your experience with all aspects of Blue Plate was amazing. Our chefs are true wizards, and it's wonderful to know that you and your guests had a great time. We'll get back to you about that restaurant...
Thanks again, and from all of us, congratulations!
David
Mattie M
5.0
4/22/2023
We had Blue Plate Cater our wedding and everything about it was great. We worked with David, he was so kind and professional. The food was delicious, I had a lot of guests tell me they had to take a second to get on the dance floor because the food was so good they couldn’t stop. We did buffet style, and they were quick and efficient with their set up, and letting guests up and through the line. We had just a wonderful experience with them all around. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
response 04/22/2023
Mattie,
It was beyond an honor to plan your and Chase's wedding with you and your mother. ...
The cherry on top was being able to see you on your big day and hear firsthand how everyone enjoyed the food. Congratulations to you both, and may you have a truly joyful marriage!
David
Tori R
5.0
4/08/2023
We had Blue Plate Catering for our wedding on April 1st. The food was amazing, the service was awesome and Gary made everything so easy for us! We had multiple guests come up to us during the wedding and rave about the food! We highly recommend them to everyone!!
response 04/08/2023
Tori, your wedding was such a fun day. We especially liked how everyone was encouraged to ...
have lots of fun in the welcome speech - we sure did! Thanks for your kind words, and for allowing us to serve you and your guests on such an important day.
Paige A
5.0
4/01/2023
Words cannot possibly describe how incredible Blue Plate Catering was from the initial planning all the way to our big day! We were lucky enough to work with David Porto, who is extremely charismatic and made every single detail of our wedding catering his focus and dedication. The food was SO good and the staff was so wonderful, we continue to get complements months after our big day! Blue Plate was hands down the best vendor we hired for our wedding and we will forever recommend them to anyone looking for a caterer. Never ending thanks to David and the whole BP crew!
response 04/04/2023
Paige,
You and Dylan are a dream - the instant connection helped make the process so smoot...
h! We are so honored to have catered your wedding, and appreciate the trust you gave us in facilitating such an integral part of your wedding day. Every email from you lit up our faces from the start to the notification that you sent in a review.
You are, without a doubt, one of the most gracious brides we have had the privilege of serving, and we will always look back fondly on your wedding day. Please don't be strangers - our doors are always open, whether you are planning another event or not!
David
Anna B
5.0
3/11/2023
We enjoyed working with David and the Blue Plate team for our wedding day. The process was easy, the food was great, and our guests really enjoyed the family-style dinner. Blue Plate has events down to a science - everything was perfect and we had no unplanned moments. We were not stressed one bit leading up to the big day or day of :) Definitely recommend for not just great food but for great service.
response 03/13/2023
Anna and Ben,
Your wedding was a dream! Thanks for being a wonderful couple with whom to p...
lan such an important day. Family style is one of our favorites, and the intimacy it can bring to an event is so wonderful. May the lack of stress continue, and from all of us, congratulations!!
David
Lexi K
5.0
3/03/2023
Blue Plate has great food and great service! We had Blue Plate cater a plated dinner followed by dessert and late-night snack bars on February 25th, 2023, at the Field's Reserve in Stoughton WI. The food was wonderful, served hot, and served promptly. The service staff was wonderful. They made sure all the right tables were served first and they came up multiple times in the night to check in with us. They even offered to grab us drinks from the bar. Gary was easy to communicate with and always provided the best customer service. I was hesitant about a meal being cooked off-site, but Blue Plate nailed it. Additionally, their prices are reasonable for the service they are offering in the area. Many of our family and friends are "foodies" who appreciate a good steak and can easily point out a bad one, but Blue Plate managed to wow them. In fact, many our guests came up to us throughout the night and mentioned how much they liked the food. I would recommend Blue Plate for a wedding or any event for that matter. Make sure to try the tortellini with chicken and pesto!
response 03/06/2023
Lexi,
The entire planning process was truly a treat with you and Jason. It's always nice t...
o hear that we met and exceeded expectations, and are so thankful that guests let you know how much they enjoyed the food. Of course the tortellini is one of our favorites. We're so happy to have partnered with you in the celebration and wish you all the best in your married life.
Gary and the Blue Plate Team
Jackie C
5.0
3/03/2023
David and the Blue Plate staff were outstanding! We received the highest compliments on our food, from both vegetarians and our meat loving friends. Food at weddings is always just okay in my eyes but everyone devoured it! Additionally, they are extremely fair priced from the other quotes we received.
Before starting the wedding planning process I was naïve in how much the caterer plays a role, but they really do so much from the linens, table set up, the toasts, etc. Having no wedding planner I blanked on a lot of last minute items and David picked up the pieces for us the week of with no extra charge. I would say our caterer was probably our favorite vendor to meet with because they handle all of the details for you and let you sit back and enjoy! 10/10 recommend!
response 03/03/2023
Jackie,
It was a privilege to cater for you and Alex. We appreciated having the opportunit...
y to plan such an important day with you, and are overjoyed that your guests enjoyed the food. We hope you enjoy married life and look forward to our paths crossing in the future.
David
Julie K
5.0
1/31/2023
We hired Blue Plate for our wedding in August. David was absolutely amazing to work with - he answered so many questions, was very responsive, made sure we had exactly what we wanted and needed, and the day was carried out beautifully!! The food was wonderful as well.
response 02/01/2023
Julie,
It was a pleasure to cater for you, Ben, and your guests. Being able to hear all of...
the wonderful things said about the two of you made our day that much more special. Congratulations, and thanks for the honor of selecting Blue Plate as your caterer. We are so grateful!
Alicia K
5.0
1/12/2023
The only request by the groom for our wedding was a fine steak. Blue Plate came in and fine dined us and our guests which lead to the best dinner party of all times. Our guests were raving about the food and we were flattered by how pampered we were by the BP servers. Our feast could not have been possible without BP and they're the pros!
Mary Claire K
5.0
11/16/2022
David at blue plate was amazing to work with! He was always there to answer my never ending questions and making me not feel like a burden. Sadly he wasn't able to be there on our wedding day but Maria filled in and was amazing! We have gotten the most compliments on our food since the wedding. People keep mentioning how it was one of the best meals they've had, not just at a wedding! We keep getting compliments on their staff as well. Our guests were so surprised by how quickly they got everyone through the buffet line and how efficient they were at cleaning up once everyone was done. It's no wonder they keep winning awards!
response 11/17/2022
Mary Claire,
Thank you for your most gracious words - I will be sure to share them with ev...
eryone at Blue Plate. And, to be clear, you were never a burden! All couples have questions, and we feel so honored that we got to walk beside you throughout your planning process. We love the team that got to serve you and your guests on your big day. From all of us, congratulations, and we hope to see you soon!
David
Ashley M
5.0
11/09/2022
Gary and the team at Blue Plate were amazing to work with. Between our first venue closing and then Covid happening they handled each challenge with grace. When the time finally came for our big day everything was amazing. The food was amazing and the portions were huge. The staff was attentive and made sure that we and the rest of the wedding party were well taken care of. Gary checked in when he first arrived and as he was leaving for the night. I cannot say enough great things about Blue Plate Catering and would recommend them to anyone holding an event.
response 11/17/2022
Ashley,
It was a distinct pleasure to walk through all stages of planning with you. You pi...
voted with each challenge, and the culmination of all the planning was a true joy to see. Thanks for sharing Blue Plate with all of your guests. Don't be a stranger!!
Gary and the Blue Plate team
Irelyn D
5.0
10/23/2022
People told me that I wouldn't have time to eat on my wedding day. I said that wasn't an option because I absolutely need to enjoy the chicken saltimbocca from Blue Plate. David was incredibly helpful in planning other parts of the day, such as recommending other vendors and giving ideas on how to handle florals with a family style dinner. We also had many guests with dietary restrictions and Blue Plate made it incredibly easy to accommodate them.
response 10/25/2022
Irelyn,
Your wedding was beautiful, and it was an honor to serve you and your guests. I un...
derstand the difficulty of finding time to eat on your wedding day firsthand (as well as having dietary restrictions), so we appreciate your comments on the food and service even more!! We wish you and Alex the best, and hope to cross paths soon.
Jason R
5.0
10/14/2022
Blue Plate was incredible! From start to finish, David and his Team were amazing. David was very easygoing and a great communicator. We also had Blue Plate cater a Brunch for us the day after the wedding and loved it. 10/10 would recommend! Thank you, David!
response 10/14/2022
Jason,
We 10/10 recommend catering for you and your lovely bride everyday of the week!! It...
was a true joy to walk through the planning process and see both events through. And, it's always a pleasure when we get to partner with our couples for more than one week.
From all of us, congratulations, and we hope that our paths cross soon!
Derek S
5.0
9/28/2022
Their banquet menus have many appetizing options to choose from. The proprietor, Gary Breedlove, was friendly, professional, and enjoyable to work with. They were very amenable to setting up tastings for us with the nice added touch of being able to do so on a table with a full setting. Come the day of the event, all of our dishes were delicious and we heard nothing but compliments from our guests. We couldn’t have been happier with our choice!
Stephanie S
5.0
9/27/2022
We hired Blue Plate to cater our wedding and we are so glad we did! Gary and his team were fantastic to work with and answered all of our questions throughout the process. Our food tasting gave us a chance to try a few options we were thinking about and allowed us to talk to Gary about which meals would work best for our plated dinner. Our guests RAVED about the meals all night.
Gary checked in with us throughout the night to make sure we were on the same page of when food should be served (we needed our guests served before we were done with pictures because we were running behind) and if we wanted to keep the top of our wedding cake.
Even before the wedding, every time I mentioned Blue Plate was catering our other vendors and people we told responded with “oh good choice!” Which shows you the reputation they have in our community and the industry.
(For reference, we chose the apricot glazed chicken, peach bbq pork, and southwestern stuffed pepper for our entrees.)
response 09/28/2022
Stephanie,
What a fun evening! Your wedding was the culmination of lots of planning, and G...
ary enjoyed walking through the entire process with you, especially picking some of our favorite entrees. We hope you enjoy these first few months before the holiday season (especially now that wedding planning is in the past), and from all of us, congratulations!
Taylor B
5.0
9/26/2022
My husband and I hired Blue plate catering and chose to do family style. It was the best food we have ever had at a wedding for both dinner and our appetizers. All of our guest said it was also the best they have had. The food had tons of flavor and was cooked perfectly! It was also served nice and warm! They were so easy to work with during the planning process! They are very knowledgeable and gave so many great suggestions! I couldn’t be happier with my decision to hire them!
response 09/28/2022
Taylor,
It was truly an honor to cater for you. Our team thoroughly enjoyed working the ev...
ent, and made note that you and your guests were so gracious and joyful. Congratulations on your marriage, and we look forward to seeing you at another Blue Plate event soon!
Aleksandra F
5.0
9/13/2022
Blue Plate Catering is amazing! Maria made the whole process seem smooth and easy. They are a well oiled machine, running with efficiency and perfection, very accommodating with all requests and special meals, and every detail was taken care of for the couple. It was the perfect wedding weekend for us, filled with love and joy, amazing music and dancing, and truly great food!!!
response 09/14/2022
Aleksandra,
Your wedding was a dream! Maria had nothing but amazing things to say about th...
e day, and we could see your joy, especially up on the dance floor. Please continue to be the wonderful presence that you are, and we're so thankful for the opportunity to have partnered with you on such a special day.
Monica L
5.0
8/22/2022
Blue Plate Catering was a dream to work with! Maria was organized, helpful and detail oriented. The rest of the staff was attentive to all guests, professional and very kind. We had a wedding in our home, and Blue Plate made sure everything was perfect. My guests raved about the food and the service. I highly recommend Blue Plate for all catering needs.
response 08/25/2022
Monica,
Your wedding was so thoughtfully created, and it was an honor to cater for you. Ma...
ria came back from the event and kept mentioning how gracious everyone was, so thanks for being such wonderful hosts.
Elena S
5.0
8/20/2022
I cannot recommend Blue Plate Catering enough. The food was excellent (we had the brandied chicken, cherry pork medallions, and stuffed acorn squash), and our guests complimented it all weekend. The staff was also courteous, kind, and attentive. But perhaps most importantly, the level of professionalism Blue Plate, and Gary in particular, showed us was unmatched. We were originally told that they were unable to do a New Years Eve wedding, but when we said how much we wanted to work with them, they were able to move things around to accommodate us; then when we had to delay our reception, Gary sent us the kindest email and was completely willing to be flexible with the new date. Plus their prices are reasonable, especially for the quality you receive.
response 08/20/2022
Elena, if we could speak an ideal review into existence, this just may be it! At its core,...
catering is about creating an experience with great food and staff. We couldn't be more proud of our entire team, from Gary's flexibility to the courteousness and attentiveness on site, and are honored that we had the opportunity to celebrate with you. Being flexible is a key part of what we do, so it's so encouraging to hear that you felt that. Congratulations on your marriage, and have a great rest of 2022!
Autumn M
5.0
8/20/2022
Amazing food and staff! We booked Blue Plate for our wedding, we had compliments on our food all night. We also opted for the cheesecake bar for dessert and mac n cheese bar for our late night snack, best decision ever! Highly recommend.
response 08/20/2022
It's wonderful to hear that your guests enjoyed eating the cheesecake and mac and cheese b...
ars as much as we love catering them. The are truly two of the most popular items on the menu, and it's a pleasure to be labeled as the "best decision ever". We hope the compliments keep coming, and are so honored to have had the opportunity to celebrate with you and your guests.
Jade L
5.0
8/17/2022
The food was delicious! I am still getting compliments on the food now 2 weeks after the wedding. The food is the first thing people mention! The staff was professional and fun. This catering company is top notch and I highly recommend!
response 08/20/2022
Jade,
You are a true joy! We're still getting compliments on all of your wonderful decorat...
ions from our team. It was a pleasure to celebrate with you, and we will keep our eyes peeled for an opportunity to use your wonderful artistry. From all of us, congratulations.
Alicia C
5.0
8/05/2022
Thank you, Maria, to you and your staff for your excellent food and service. The help you gave me when our centerpieces were quarantined by COVID in Michigan was perfect. I heard from many guests that the food was outstanding. I was also told that the wait staff was not visible, but were there as soon as you needed them. What a compliment! We will recommend you and hire you again!!
response 08/20/2022
Alicia,
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you on your special day. We appreciate your...
kind words, and of course look forward to another opportunity to partner with you!
Lillie A
5.0
8/02/2022
Really enjoyed working with Maria and her staff. She gave us advice about how our wedding day could work, shared norms that we didnt think of, and was very receptive to what we wanted.
We had the taco bar with some passed apps and everything was tasty. Our veg friends were happy too.
The bartenders we had made tasty old fashioneds and ritas for us.
10/10 would get married again.
response 08/03/2022
Lillie,
Thanks for your kind words! We enjoyed being able to share Maria with you, and are...
so happy that she was a helpful resource for you. Tacos are always tasty, and it's great to hear that the bartenders were slinging some great drinks. 10/10 would cater for you again!
Madison H
5.0
7/20/2022
Our food was delicious, the whole staff was friendly and easy to work with and they made dinner go so smoothly! Highly recommend working with blue plate for your big day!!
response 07/21/2022
Madison,
Congratulations again! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your catering experience. ...
Planning with you and Jake was a true joy, and both you and your guests were so kind to our team.
Dana D
5.0
7/09/2022
David & the Blue Plate Catering team were awesome to work with for our wedding! We went with a formal-dining-style - butler passed apps & plated 3-course dinner. It was all fantastic & the food was delicious! All of our guests were impressed with how quickly dinner was served to everyone (130 guests) & enjoyed the large portions of food at dinner. Highly recommend!
response 07/09/2022
Your wedding was so special, Dana, and we were honored to be trusted with helping bring yo...
ur vision to life! A tasty dinner served quickly is one of the most important parts of catering, so we're happy that your experience was top notch. Congrats to you and Chad, and we wish you the happiest life together.
Nicole M
5.0
6/26/2022
We hired Blue plate catering for our Sunday morning brunch wedding for over 100 people. Everything from the tasting, the menu planning , the details and the event was exceptional. Gary, was so responsive and quick to answer any and all questions we had. The food was so delicious. The staffing and service was phenomenal. So happy and impressed by all aspects. Highly recommend.
response 06/28/2022
Nicole,
Thanks for partnering with Blue Plate! Gary truly loved helping your vision to lif...
e, and we're thrilled to hear that everything, from the planning and response time to the food and service were so positive. Congratulations, and we hope to see you soon!
Mandy W
5.0
6/21/2022
Blue Plate did such an amazing job for our wedding! The food was so good and David was helpful from the beginning. The staff was also wonderful and friendly! I was so impressed one of the servers knew I was gluten free and made sure all the food I had was safe for me to eat. So awesome and highly recommend!!!
response 06/23/2022
Mandy,
We connected immediately when you told me you were gluten free, and we understand t...
hat dietary restrictions are an important part of the day. How wonderful that our team went the extra step to make sure you were cared for on your big day. Thanks for the kind words, and we hope our paths cross soon!
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