meetinchicago.com The Paramount Group Platinum-certified Green Exchange building, this space is eco-friendly without sacrificing style. CATERERS Considered the first green caterer in Chicago, woman-founded Limelight Catering has been a sustainability pioneer since 1990. An eco-friendly dishwashing system helps to keep energy use low. And the food is fantastic, with farm-fresh ingredients and inventive plating techniques for memorable photos. Green Seal-certified Food for Thought Catering Group participates in an impressive array of sustainability initiatives. Their menus offer vegetable-forward dishes, as well as proteins like cage-free eggs and ethically sourced seafood. They compost, recycle, and upcycle their cooking oil into biodiesel. Venue Mae District is under the same ownership, with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces in historic Motor Row. Blue Plate Catering was the first Certified Green Caterer designated by the Green Restaurant Association. Local produce and dairy are a major focus, with 60% sourced from vendors within 100 miles during peak growing season. The company minimizes disposable products, but what paper they do use is Green Seal-certified. This ethos extends to their venue Larkin Hall , with temperature-controlled kitchens and on-site composting. Big Delicious Planet Urban Farm The Paramount Group offers event and catering services with a focus on sustainability and is certified by the Green Restaurant Association. Its campus in the Avondale neighborhood includes Eden restaurant, which serves seasonal dishes made with vegetables and herbs grown in its own greenhouse and features an outdoor patio.
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