“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!”Read More Testimonials ›
This is our story!
Blue Plate Catering was founded in 1992 by Jodi Fowler. Starting in the basement of the Blue Plate Diner on Atwood Avenue in the heart of Madison, Jodi purchased the catering division from the Diner and incorporated it independently in 1995. In the beginning, Jodi filled nearly every role and set Blue Plate Catering on a path to success. The business eventually grew into a thriving full-service catering operation, adding dedicated staff along the way, now employing more than 25 full-time staff.
Blue Plate Catering soon rose to prominence in the greater Madison area and became one of Madison’s most recognized names in the catering business, including being voted a Best of Madison business for 14 straight years.
In addition to event catering, Blue Plate Catering has added other business services to its 
portfolio over the years, including event planning, rentals, bar services, and a thriving cafe division with 3 locations around the city.
Blue Plate Catering’s main office and catering kitchen are currently based on the west side of Madison and serve the greater Madison metropolitan area and surrounding communities.
In 2014 Jodi welcomed David Porto, Tim DiMenna, and Gary Breedlove as joint owners of the corporation. To get to know Jodi, the owners and the rest of our dedicated team, visit our Team Page.
The Management Team in 2012.
The Management Team in 2013.
The Management Team in 2015.
The Management Team in 2018.