How It Works
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Browse the menu
Pick the dishes you'd like — mains, sides, breads, and sweets. If it's not on the menu, just ask!
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Order by Thursday
Message us on Facebook or call/text (316) 992‑3857. We shop and cook to order, so orders close Thursday night.
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Pick up fresh
Your food is cooked the same day you pick it up — never frozen, never reheated. Just take it home and enjoy.
Our Family Kitchen
Hot Plate is a small family kitchen cooking the food we grew up on — the same recipes our family has passed down and gathered around for generations. Every dish is made completely from scratch in small weekly batches: whole ingredients, spices ground at home, breads made with whole wheat. Real, nourishing home food — no shortcuts and no freezers.
We cook the way we'd cook for our own family, because that's exactly what this is.
Whether you're hosting a graduation, birthday, celebration, office lunch, or simply craving a homemade meal, we'd love to cook for you!
Questions & Answers
How do I order?
Message us on Facebook at @hotplatecatering or call/text (316) 992-3857 with the dishes you'd like. We'll confirm your order and arrange a pickup time.
When do I need to order by?
By Thursday night for weekend pickup. We shop and cook fresh to order, so we can't add orders after the cutoff — but we cook every week, so the next round is never far away.
Can I request a dish that isn't on the menu?
Please do! The menu is just a starting point — we can cook nearly anything you're craving. Tell us your special request when you order and we'll make it happen.
Where do I pick up my order?
Pickup is local in the metro Detroit area — we'll share the address and time when we confirm your order.
Do you do delivery?
We handle delivery on a case-by-case basis — just let us know beforehand when you place your order and we can discuss what works.
How should I store and reheat the food?
Everything is handed to you fresh, never frozen. Refrigerate for up to 3–4 days, or freeze anything you won't finish. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave for 2–3 minutes.
How big are the portions?
Prices are per dish, and a dish comfortably serves 1–2 people alongside rice or bread. Feeding a bigger group or planning an event? Ask us about larger trays — we also cater.
Can you adjust the spice level?
Of course. Tell us when you order whether you'd like it mild, medium, or full heat — we season each batch by hand.
Is the food really homemade?
Yes — every single dish is cooked from scratch in our family kitchen, the same week you order it. Nothing is pre-made, bought in, or frozen. From our kitchen to your table.