It All Started with Aerosmith.
Big Delicious Planet is a full-service catering company creating beautiful experiences at venues around Chicago. Founded in 1994 by Heidi Moorman Coudal, BDP began as a backstage catering company serving rock stars, film crews, and photo shoots. Her sister, Ellen, joined as co-owner, helping shape BDP’s creative spirit and strong foundation during its first twelve years.
Our very first gig? Catering for Aerosmith at the newly opened United Center. That launch led to decades of working behind the scenes at major venues, festivals and film productions—cooking for thousands of rock bands and A-list celebrities.
In 2010 we moved into our third — and current — kitchen, a sun-filled 6,800 square-foot space in the industrial corridor of West Town. The following year, we opened our cafe, the Canteen, which quickly became a beloved neighborhood spot until the pandemic forced repeated closures. After three heartfelt attempts to bring it back, we made a tough decision to close it permanently in November of 2024. That same year, on December 6, Big Delicious Planet proudly celebrated 30 years in business — just blocks away from where we catered our very first job at the United Center. Today, we continue to craft unforgettable farm-to-table experiences for weddings, corporate events, and intimate gatherings, always guided by sustainability, community, and creativity.