Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Minority Business Highlight: Plate It Up! Catering

Plate It Up! Catering is a minority and woman-owned culinary business founded by Felicia Grady in Indianapolis.  

Born from a deeply personal need, the company specializes in providing safe, home-cooked meals for individuals with severe food allergies. This niche addresses a critical gap in the food service industry. 

Grady launched the venture out of concern for her child, who has allergies to peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish. Fearing for her child’s safety when he left for college, Grady dedicated herself to preparing meals in a controlled, allergen-free environment. This family-inspired mission is now the cornerstone of her business, which offers reliable, pre-packaged meals that clients can trust. 

(Photo via official Plate It Up! Catering)
Owner Felicia Grady. (Photo via official Plate It Up! Catering)

The service offers clients flexibility and peace of mind, providing multiple meals that can be easily refrigerated or frozen. This model is particularly valuable to students, busy families and anyone managing severe dietary restrictions.  

Grady’s work ensures that individuals with allergies do not have to compromise on safety or quality in their daily nutrition. 

By turning a personal challenge into a community-focused solution, Plate It Up! Catering exemplifies how entrepreneurial vision can directly address unmet health and wellness needs. Learn more about the business by calling 317-0658-5927 or visiting their website at plateitupcatering.net


Multi-Media & Senior Sports Reporter Noral Parham created this highlight. Contact him at 317-762-7846 or via email at noralp@indyrecorder.com. If you would like your business highlighted in the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, click here. 

Noral Parham
Noral Parham
Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.

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