Big Delicious Planet

Chelsey was nothing short of amazing. From the minute we inquired she was so attentive and kind. BDP provided us with the most detailed proposal and happily swapped items out to create the amazing menu we had at our wedding. When we had an our tasting, Chelsey created personalized menus with our names, details that made the experience a cherished memory, we felt so special! BDP was on frequent communication with us and always answered our questions promptly. We loved touring the farm at BDP, it really made us feel like we made the right vendor selection for catering. We love farm to table and they really emphasize how they grow and source locally. On the actual wedding day, BDP staff and Chelsey exceeded our expectations. Every person we talked to was so kind and genuine. They brought us our specialty cocktails and appetizers to the bridal suite right after our ceremony, and let us have a sneak peak of the room reveal before dinner service. All of our guests raved about the food and kept telling us it was the best wedding food they’ve had! If we could do it over again we would choose BDP every time! Pics: Lisa Young Photography

We love Big Delicious Planet and what it stands for. It's refreshing to partake in the offerings of their urban farm in a large city like Chicago. When you work with BDP, you know your experience will be fantastic and you get the added benefits of helping support a woman-owned company that strives for sustainability. We knew BDP was the right fit for our wedding. Everything from start to finish went smoothly and we felt our needs were taken care of with no questions left unanswered. All the food at our tasting was fittingly delicious so our toughest challenge was deciding what we wanted to select. The various dessert options including the cake with different styles and flavors were the cherry on top. Everyone we interacted with at BDP was friendly, professional, and helpful. Our wedding venue looked fantastic, thanks in part to their help providing signs and those extra touches that made it look even better than we were hoping. We highly recommend BDP for any event!

As a wedding photographer, I hope that every single inquiry I get is for Big Delicious Planet. Their intimate venue space is something out of a dream. You are truly transported out of the city when entering their stunning urban farm oasis. It's magical. And the food is hands down some of the best in the city. I'm always astounded by their creativity and innovation when it comes to what they serve and cater. Every morsel tastes as good as it looks! No one cares more about this place than the staff. You can feel the heart soul that is poured into BDP. There is an unwavering passion from every team member. Everyone *loves* what they do, and it definitely shows. This especially goes for the owner, Heidi. She not only takes great care in ensuring that every client who hires her company (whether it's for catering or the venue) is getting the best of the best service product possible, but she also is constantly setting up her staff for success. In one instance, when a few of her kitchen staff were unable to come to work for personal reasons, she was actually IN the kitchen assisting the head chef. You rarely see an owner having this kind of hands-on approach, and I was so impressed. I am so lucky to have developed both a professional and personal relationship with BDP. I look forward to photographing many more weddings events at this beautiful place. I always leave with my heart my belly at full capacity!

We cannot say enough great things about Big Delicious Planet! Their team was incredibly easy to work with, and they went above and beyond to help my husband and I plan the wedding of our dreams. The food and cocktail choices were creative, and they were open to all of our ideas for menu and rental decor. Multiple guests came up to us during the wedding and after to tell us just how good our wedding food was. What's more, they handled the spacing challenges of our venue seamlessly. We couldn't recommend BDP more for your wedding and future events. Photos by Kenny Kim Photography

We got married in September of 2023 and we are so happy we chose BDP as our wedding venue. From the start, Chelsey and Anilee were responsive and helpful. They were easy to talk to and also incredibly accommodating. It made the whole wedding process that much smoother. Not only do they have a remarkable team, but the venue itself is a magical oasis. There is no other place like it in the city. The team does such a great job at maintaining the property and I love how resourceful and environmentally friendly they are. Having our wedding there was an absolute dream. Being surrounded by nature and eating food from their garden was so special. All of the staff there on our wedding day were so kind, helpful and made sure we had the perfect day. They even took our wedding cake inspo and made it better than we expected! It was not only beautiful, but absolutely delicious! Thank you again BDP for cultivating such a wonderful environment and for helping us have the wedding of our dreams. We can’t wait to be back!

2024: Here for the Summer Urban Farm Dinner Series on a lovely evening. Passed apps, 2 dinner buffet areas featuring greens and meats, dessert, 2 open bars with wine and season cocktails. Sunscreen even available! DJ playing great beats, friendly people... Here for a special event Green City Market Sustainable Supper. Well plated, multi course plant based meal with meat option and dessert. Food, service, wine was all very good. The business has won multiple awards for sustainable practices, day cantina, great event space and accessible rest area.

My husband and I got married this summer and had the pleasure of having BDP cater our wedding at Harold Washington Library. As most people know, planning a wedding can be stressful :). I don't think I would have survived without the help of Jasmine, Chelsey and the wonderful BDP team throughout the process. BDP goes above and beyond expectations for a wedding caterer. Their attention to the details and dedication to quality is what sets them apart from others. There is no one like them in the biz. From our thoughtful tasting that felt like a private dinner, to our final walk through, I will never run out of good things to say about BDP. I recommend them to every couple I know getting married. The food is DELICIOUS. We had guests coming up to us left and right saying “Who catered your wedding? The food tastes like we’re eating at a nice restaurant, nowhere near ‘typical’ wedding food we usually have!” I can’t wait to use BDP through more milestones in life. From weddings to urban farm dinners to seasonal events, I’m a lifelong fan and advocate. Love you BDP team! Pictures: Kayla Brooke Photography

Big Delicious Plant made planning food for our wedding exciting and put us at ease at the same time. We absolutely made the right choice. From the tasting to the day of the wedding everything was smooth. The food, Oh my the FOOD!! It was top tier. Our guest could not get enough. We are still hearing friends and family share their joy with us over the food. If you are considering BDP for your event, just say YES! You won’t be disappointed.