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The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
Blue cheese apple salad
Blue cheese apple salad
Halibut and duchess potatoes
Halibut and duchess potatoes
Quinoa and pearl couscous salad with herbs
Quinoa and pearl couscous salad with herbs
Jackfruit fritters
Jackfruit fritters
Spring greens salad
Spring greens salad
Short rib and bourbon gravel
Short rib and bourbon gravel
Antipasta selections
Antipasta selections
Details
Details
Grilled vegetable platter
Grilled vegetable platter
Pasta
Pasta
Yummy
Yummy
Buffet dinner
Buffet dinner
Delicious
Delicious
Buffet dinner
Buffet dinner
Lunch reception
Lunch reception
Lunch reception appetizers
Lunch reception appetizers
Delicious
Delicious
Table setup
Table setup
Yummy
Yummy
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
Cheese display
Cheese display
Cured meats display
Cured meats display
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
The Clean Plate Club
Apple cheesecake with salted caramel sauce
Apple cheesecake with salted caramel sauce
Shrimp and grits
Shrimp and grits
Jerk spiced chicken with mango salsa
Jerk spiced chicken with mango salsa
Seared duck breast with raspberry reduction
Seared duck breast with raspberry reduction
Trio of petite shortcakes
Trio of petite shortcakes
Creamy butternut squash bisque
Creamy butternut squash bisque
Seared sea scallops on lotus chips
Seared sea scallops on lotus chips
Small bites plate
Small bites plate
Caramel apple tart
Caramel apple tart
Braised short rib with rich demiglace on creamy polenta with roasted root vegetables
Braised short rib with rich demiglace on creamy polenta with roasted root vegetables
Seared scallops and mango salsa on watermelon radish
Seared scallops and mango salsa on watermelon radish
Creme brulee with spun sugar dome
Creme brulee with spun sugar dome
Pan-seared code with sauteed spinach and ancient grain pilaf
Pan-seared code with sauteed spinach and ancient grain pilaf
Caprese skewers
Caprese skewers
Seared diver scallops with sauteed spinach and saffron aioli
Seared diver scallops with sauteed spinach and saffron aioli
Mixed greens and endive in parmesan tuile
Mixed greens and endive in parmesan tuile
Creamy tomato, roasted red pepper, and basil soup
Creamy tomato, roasted red pepper, and basil soup
Fudge brownie goo goo bites
Fudge brownie goo goo bites
Goat cheese summer salad
Goat cheese summer salad
Linzer cookies & milk
Linzer cookies & milk
Seafood tower
Seafood tower
Pork belly and spiced mango
Pork belly and spiced mango
Mini tacos & tequila
Mini tacos & tequila
Fillet with winter vegetables
Fillet with winter vegetables
Soup trio
Soup trio
Watermelon radish salad
Watermelon radish salad
Personal butter plates
Personal butter plates
Fondue buffet
Fondue buffet
Appetizer hour
Appetizer hour
Bacon & blackberry bites
Bacon & blackberry bites
Winter mushroom soup
Winter mushroom soup
Monica holmes, owner and event designer
Monica holmes, owner and event designer
Chris holmes, owner/operations
Chris holmes, owner/operations
Lisa holmes, controller
Lisa holmes, controller
David williams, executive chef
David williams, executive chef
Craig pennell, pasty chef
Craig pennell, pasty chef

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The Clean Plate Club

About

The Clean Plate Club is a full service catering company based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1980, owner and event designer Monica Holmes founded The Clean Plate Club. She, her business partner - her son Chris Holmes - and the talented team at The Clean Plate Club offer extraordinary service and delicious cuisine during weddings and events in the Nashville area. We specialze in crafting customized menus to perfeclty reflect your tastes and personailites.You and your guests will rave about The Clean Plate Club’s mouth-watering menus at your wedding day for years to come.


Services Offered
On the day of your wedding, The Clean Plate Club will take care of delivery, setup and cleanup. The company offers a wide range of catering options during your cocktail hour and wedding reception, which include:

  • Buffet
  • Cake cutting
  • French style
  • Family style
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Bartending

Cuisine
The Clean Plate Club creates customized menus that fit the unique tastes of the couples they work with. Their menus feature cuisine styles from all over the world, including African, Asian, Cajun, Caribbean, Italian, Southern and Spanish. They also can prepare food that fits the dietary and nutritional needs of you and your guests on your wedding day including but not limited to, Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Keto and many more.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$25

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

$24

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$15

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

$22

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
Chocolate Fountain

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

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

Bartender(s)

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?

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

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of The Clean Plate Club

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Jenni Sent on 05/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious!

The food was delicious and garnered so many compliments at the wedding. And really, what more could you want from your catering company but great food and great service?
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Mike Sent on 12/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Confidence in your catering choice and more!

The Clean Plate Club catered our Friday evening Welcome to Nashville event prior to our son's wedding in October 2021. But "catered" is not an accurate description of what Monica and company can do for your event. She handled the event rental supplier relationship as well as the beverage provider. That kind of engagement took a load off our shoulders and gave us confidence that it would be a successful, well planned event. The menu choices gave us plenty to choose from and provided a "nod to Nashville" opportunity if you want to select some local flavor. That's five stars in our book!
Helen S.
Ben Sent on 08/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

If you want a sure thing, go with Clean Plate Club!

Monica and her team at the Clean Plate Club delivered such incredible and delicious food for my wedding in May. The tasting was really fun, and everything was exactly as discussed on the day of. The service and buffet set up were executed beautifully. I'm still in awe of the logistics. The timing of everything went off without a hitch so I didn't even have to think about it. Pro tip: get the biscuits.
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Joanna Sent on 10/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Chris and his team at Clean Plate were professional, easy to work with and took the time to understand our needs. The friendly demeanor of his staff, reflects back into your event. The food was great, and I would recommend their services.
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Kelsey Sent on 08/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
CPC was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! We are still getting compliments about the food at our wedding over a month later!

We wanted our guests to be treated to a southern spread since 90% were traveling from out of town. And boy did they get it! Bradley was super helpful in creating the menu and offering suggestions and alternatives. The execution was flawless and I had total confidence in CPC for the day of the event. They were great communicators and always quick to respond to any inquiries. Thank you, Monica, Bradley, and the CPC crew!
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Sassy Sent on 08/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We moved to Nashville 34 years ago and the Clean Plate Club is the only catering company we have ever used. To us they as a company are perfection. Some of the events they have catered for us are : party for the Opera, numerous pool parties, brunches, wedding party , large and small birthday parties both seated events.

Yes ,I am in love with Monica, Chris, and Lisa Holmes and their excellent staff. I have always trusted them to gide me on the number of staff I would need to have the atmosphere I wanted. My advice is leave it to The Clean Plate Club and you won't be disappointed.
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Barbara Sent on 05/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL PEOPLE TO PLAN AND WORK WITH. FOOD WAS OUTSTANDING, PRESENTATION WAS BEAUTIFUL, I WOULD RECOMMEND "THE CLEAN PLATE CLUB" FOR ANY EVENT YOUR PLANNING!!!! FIVE STARS..........
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Ademsn Sent on 04/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
They are superb amazing caterers I have hired till now. I wanted my wedding to be perfect and they done their job perfectly. Everyone enjoyed the food and they also complemented me. For my events too, I am looking forward to work with you guys!
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Ophelia Sent on 03/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Everything about our experience with Monica Holmes and The Clean Plate Club was fabulous. From planning to execution of this party, Monica helped us to create a beautiful evening with a delicious menu. It could not have gone better and Monica made it seem so effortless. The staff were also terrific -- highly capable and delightful to work with as well. We are recommending Monica Holmes to everyone we know. Thank you again!
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Katie Sent on 03/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Best wedding food ever!! No one left hungry which was very important to me. Bradley and his team were so detailed and professional. The food all tasted amazing, and they were so flexible to help me tweak the menu exactly to my liking. Worth every penny and I would have them cater anything and everything I need in the future.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

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The Clean Plate Club are amazing chefs! We've had the Wedding Planners Of Nashville meeting at our venue, Tucker's Gap, and the staff was amazing and helpful, leaving our kitchen spotless. The food they served was perfectly cooked, and the presentation was beautiful. The wedding planners all enjoyed theme, and I'm sure were won over at that time if not already!

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The Clean Plate Club frequently asked questions

At The Clean Plate Club, 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
  • Chocolate Fountain
The bar service starting price at The Clean Plate Club includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The Clean Plate Club offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
The Clean Plate Club 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 The Clean Plate Club, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At The Clean Plate Club, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
The Clean Plate Club provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, The Clean Plate Club offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
The Clean Plate Club is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in value.
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