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Blue Plate Catering has been locally owned and operated since 1992. Over the past 23 years, we have grown into a staple of the Madison community. We love catering all events large or small. Our sales professionals are capable of designing and coordinating your complete event of any size.

Medaling since 2005 as "Best Caterer", Madison Magazine!

Blue Plate Catering can meet your catering needs at ANY location,
including your private homes, barns, or any facility that allows outside caterers.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$65

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$55

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$70

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$10

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Blue Plate Catering

5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
61 Reviews
99% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Blue Plate Catering received highly positive reviews from multiple reviewers for their catering services for weddings. The food was described as delicious, with specific dishes like Langostino Orecchiette, Braised Short Ribs, and Fire Roasted Clams receiving praise. Reviewers appreciated the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff, mentioning their helpfulness and timely service. The catering team was also commended for accommodating dietary restrictions and ensuring both the couple and guests were well taken care of. Overall, Blue Plate Catering was highly recommended for their exceptional food and service.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Blue Plate Catering received highly positive reviews from multiple reviewers for their catering services for weddings. The food was described as delicious, with specific dishes like Langostino Orecchiette, Braised Short Ribs, and Fire Roasted Clams receiving praise. Reviewers appreciated the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff, mentioning their helpfulness and timely service. The catering team was also commended for accommodating dietary restrictions and ensuring both the couple and guests were well taken care of. Overall, Blue Plate Catering was highly recommended for their exceptional food and service.

Bethany
Bethany J. Sent on 03/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Food and STELLAR Service

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.
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Bridget L. Sent on 09/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Fabulous!!

When reflecting on the food portion of the Yerkes Future Foundation Gala, we just smile- a lot!!
David Porto and his Blue Plate Catering Team simply blew us away. Our ask was not typical, nor was it easy. We wanted a classic Mediterranean 4-course meal, done in a formal presentation for 300 guests and 50 Vendor meals..... simultaneously.
The food was delicious. The Langostino Orecchiette and Braised Short Ribs with Cremini Demi and Mirepoix were out of this world and The Fire Roasted Clams were an unexpected delight.
The staff's presentation and professionalism were outstanding, and the timing for each course was well-calculated and on point! At every turn throughout this marathon of an event, David and his team were gracious, accommodating, and beyond helpful.
We cannot express enough, our gratitude to David for helping to make our event the incredible success that it was!!

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Kelsey K. Sent on 09/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Blue Plate was absolutely amazing!

We appreciate each and everything David and his team have done for us to prep for our wedding down to the little details. The staff was beyond exceptional, everyone complimented how pleasant and efficient the staff was and that’s not an easy task feeding 500 people. The compliments kept coming in from how amazing the food was to how perfectly cooked the filets were. All I can say is thank you because there are 3 things I always remember when I go to a wedding and that’s 1. The music 2. The couples attitude (sets the tone for the day) 3. The food!

Seriously thank you thank you thank you
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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Blue Plate Catering frequently asked questions

At Blue Plate Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Blue Plate Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Blue Plate Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Blue Plate Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Blue Plate Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Blue Plate Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Blue Plate Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Blue Plate Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Blue Plate Catering is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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