BROKEN PLATE CATERING - Key Persons


Andy Kraemer

Job Titles:
  • Head
  • Event Lead and Event Coordinator
Andy is the head waiter; he helps to ensure everything is running smoothly at the events and that the servers know what needs to be done to the utmost quality.

Greg Czekala

Job Titles:
  • Head
  • Chef
  • Home Our Team Chef
  • MEET OUR PARTNER, GREG
Hi my name is Greg Czekala, head chef for Broken Plate Catering. I have been working in the kitchen since I was 14 years old; about 21 years. I am currently finishing up my culinary degree and will be graduating in May. I have a passion for food that always has me searching for new and exciting recipes that will thrill your tastebuds!

Joe Schuh - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Owner
Hi. I am Joe. I started Broken Plate Catering about 14 years ago now. We started small and did our cooking out of the kitchen at Camp Sinawa which is by Pigeon lake. We worked out of there and did hog roasts, weddings, birthday parties, fish boils and whatever else people wanted us to do. Back in those days Terry Rabe was helping us and the company would not have gotten started without him. Six years ago, we purchased the building at 1306 Washington St where we are currently. Personally, I have been cooking since I was a child when I use to make the spaghetti sauce every time our family had that meal. When I got out of the Navy in the fall of 1979 I got a job working for Jake Warren at Warren's restaurant in Manitowoc. That was my first experience in a commercial kitchen. After that I worked for many restaurants learning my trade. Between 1996 and 2000 I operated Lucky's in Clarks Mills. I ran the kitchen and my partner ran the bar. I have been a foodie for a long time and it brings me personal satisfaction to see people content and satisfied after a good and well served meal. That is what we strive for at Broken Plate. Have a great day.

Katie Holzinger

Job Titles:
  • Events Director
Hi, I am Katie Holzinger and I have been working for Broken Plate Catering for about ten years, but I have been in the service industry for going on twenty years. I started off waitressing in my dad's restaurant and have been involved in the customer service industry ever since. I was born and raised in Northeast Wisconsin and call Manitowoc home. Call me with any of your catering needs and I will be happy to help!