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Simply Gourmet made our wedding truly amazing. We couldn’t have done it without them. They are truly talented from food to event coordination. Their kindness, flexibility, and expe...
rtise is still being talked about by our guests. You won’t regret working with them for your big day!
The most amazing caterers! Mike made everything so easy and clear. The entire event coordination staff made my vision come to life and more. They truly made our wedding more than w...
e could have ever imagined. And the food is AMAZING! We had compliments all night.
We had Simply Gourmet cater our wedding at the Kismet House on June 28th, 2025. There are not many words we have for the Simply Gourmet team other than "delicious" "amazing" "prepa...
red" "professional" and "the best". The whole team made us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire experience. The food was PHENOMINAL! We have heard from people after the wedding that it was the best wedding food they have ever had. We would have to agree as well. We can't thank the Simply Gourmet team enough for the hard work they put in for our wedding. We are forever grateful and recommend any one to have them cater any event in the future. Cheers to a lifetime of happiness and success for the Simply Gourmet team!
I am so so so happy we found Simply Gourmet! We were married on 9/29/23 in Middletown, NY, and finding a caterer was honestly the most stressful part of all of my planning.... Unti...
l I found <3 Mike <3 You can really see what sets Mike and his team apart just from visiting his website.... We had so many questions throughout this process that other caterers do not address or simply just hide during the process. Especially costs. Mike lays everything out there. He is neat, professional, responsive, personable, and so kind. There is just no guessing with Simply Gourmet. You are going to get incredible food, incredible service, and so much support. Mike and his team assisted with everything from decorations, to ceremony processional, to food and rentals. They were respectful of our budget and honestly, people are still telling me how great the food was. My cocktail hour displays were gorgeous and all the food had such amazing seasonal touches. And an apple cider station for my guests arriving to the ceremony?? Incredible! Before I found SG, I felt exhausted talking to caterers that were super aggressive/pushy and wanted to charge a CRAZY amount. Do yourselves a favor and book with Mike. He takes care of everything SO much to the point where I felt myself go on auto pilot and trusted he and his team completely with the day so I could actually enjoy my wedding (and I did, maybe too much! lol) ! Darnell was our day of coordinator with SG and she is seriously such an angel. She assisted with the ceremony processional and was attentive to make sure we were eating/had drinks in hand as soon as the ceremony concluded! Amazing!! My only regret is that I did not find Mike and his team sooner. I would have enjoyed wedding planning a heck of a lot more if I had SG from the beginning!! Thank you again!! xoxo Kelly and Ryan
Simply Gourmet did a fantastic job catering our wedding.
From the months of planning beforehand to the wedding day itself, Mike was so professional, kind, communicative, and atten...
tive. The planning process was incredibly organized and we felt at ease knowing that he was able to handle all of the details. The transition from ceremony to cocktails, dinner and dessert was seamless. And of course, the food was wonderful! We received so many compliments from our guests. If you are looking for a caterer or planner, Simply Gourmet is definitely the best choice!
We cannot say enough great things about Mike and the Simply Gourmet crew. Throughout the entire planning process, Mike was so helpful and easy to communicate with. He answered ever...
y last minute panic question we had and made us feel at ease. They were professional, organized, attentive and kind. Our wedding day went SO smoothly from start to finish because of their hard work. And most importantly-the food was absolutely amazing. They truly have such a comprehensive menu that really allowed us to create a meal that fit our vision & represented us. From the appetizers to the donut bar, our guests were impressed. We've been hearing compliments for months! We are so grateful they were a part of our day.
Simply Gourmet catered our wedding and simply blew us away with their organization, timeliness and kindness! Mike helped us plan our wedding for two years, and did not disappoint! ...
Shoutout to Darnell, the team’s captain. It rained on our wedding day and Darnell made us feel at ease. We had originally planned for an outdoor ceremony, and were pretty upset when the rain wouldn’t let up. Darnell’s daughter got married at the same venue (also on a rainy day), and she assured us they could make our ceremony look just as beautiful inside and she was right! The team turned the reception area into a ceremony for us and it looked stunning!
Our guests couldn’t stop telling us how delicious Simply Gourmet’s food was! We have some snobby food guests, so I was worried about what they would say, but we heard back only good things! We loved the food and crave it every now and then! I think the best part about the day was how hospitable the staff was to us, they made sure we had a plate of all the cocktail food immediately after the ceremony, and a drink in our hands at all times. The entire staff treated us like royalty, we felt so special all day. A few even joined us on the dance floor at one point.
I would 100 percent recommend booking Simply Gourmet for your wedding and/or any event for that matter! Thank you Mike, Darnell and the SG team! Make sure you get the broccoli cole slaw and locally made cider donuts!
I am SO glad we went with Simply Gourmet as our caterer for our wedding! Mike and Darnell were amazing from start to finish. The food was delicious (we order dinner from them every...
time we are in town, too!) — our guests are still raving about it! Darnell was absolutely fantastic the day of our wedding and made sure my husband and I got plenty of food and had our drink of choice.
We will undoubtedly use Simply Gourmet again and cannot recommend them enough! Book them!!
I cannot say enough good things about working with Simply Gourmet. From the beginning, Mike was an absolute pleasure to work with. Covid unfortunately hit us mid wedding planning,...
but Mike was 100% on top of all the guidelines and great with keeping us updated. We ended up going forth with our original date with 50 guest and we are so happy we did not postpone. We actually ended up using Simply Gourmet for both our rehearsal dinner and wedding reception. Their on-site space is perfect- it allowed our guests to move around freely without worrying about bothering other guests in a restaurant. It allowed us (and our guests) to really get to know the team (esp the bartender) that would be at our actually wedding. There is so much variety to their menu, that there was no overlap at all with food between the rehearsal dinner and wedding reception. Darnell was out captain for both events and she really helped everything run so smoothly. Our families still cannot stop talking about how great everything was. We would recommend Simply Gourmet for any event, and can hopefully find an excuse to use them again.
The food was simply delicious! They were very helpful and worked with us to host a safe event mid-pandemic, with ever shifting rules and regulations. The staff was fantastic a...
nd friendly, we would recommend them to anyone who asks!
My husband and I are so happy we chose Simply Gourmet for our wedding! From our initial contact with Mike through the wedding he was so responsive, kind, and helpful. Through all...
of our planning he provided insight on so many things we would have forgotten about, and whenever I'd reach out asking how something was done he already had a plan on how to handle it. Planning our wedding was so easy with Mike, what we thought would be super overwhelming was a breeze. We used Simply gourmet for our rehearsal dinner the night before and everyone was so excited to see what we'd have at the wedding, and they did not disappoint! On the day of the wedding we couldn't have been happier, everything went as planned and all of our guests raved about the food. I cannot say enough about how happy we were with everything, I highly recommend Simply Gourmet, go for a tasting you won't be disappointed!
I cannot say enough about Mike and Ryan. From the initial call I made to Simply Gourmet Mike was very responsive, upfront and knowledgeable. We knew immediately after speaking with...
Mike that they were the caterers we wanted to use. Anytime we had a question or concern Mike was always available to speak. He was very prompt and accommodating with our schedule to meet being we do not live in the area and always made our "meetings" fun with his outgoing personality. I knew going into the big day that the food would be amazing based on the tasting we did but I've received so many compliments on the menu from guests that attended (especially on the Salmon, Steak, Mac & Cheese & Broccoli salad) OH and the seasonal pies were delish! When I would run ideas by Mike he would always provide his honest opinion and offer more cost effective options which was really appreciated ( we all know staying within budget is important). They really took the lead on the event planning & rentals which definitely alleviated stress off of us. Ryan the day of the wedding was AMAZING. He was so friendly and kept everything moving (and always made sure we had a drink in hand!!). He went out of his way on several instances throughout the day & night and helped everything run so smoothly. Between Simply Gourmet's team and Nostrano Vineyards our day was exactly how we envisioned it (if not better!). We were able to enjoy our day knowing that we were in great hands and that everything was taken care of. Thank you guys so much for making our day so special (& tasty).
Simply Gourmet catered our wedding at Locust Grove on October 20, 2018. They work together so often that we had a lower cost "package" deal for our venue. Mike and his team were am...
azing! Mike is detail oriented, quick to respond, and helped us to plan everything about our wedding. The day of, his team was friendly and accommodating. Also, their food is AMAZING and locally sourced.
Simply Gourmet was everything we hoped for in a caterer and more. Every interaction with Mike was a pleasure, from initial contact, to menu choices, tasting, special requests, he h...
andled it all. Mike was so responsive to every email and phone call, which made things so smooth for us. On the day of, they handled everything perfectly. The entire staff on site were amazing. Our captain for the day personally catered to us all night. We really felt like we got the royal treatment. The food was perfect and our guests couldn’t say enough good things about the service, the drinks, everything. Simply Gourmet was simply perfect.
We got married at Locust Grove in Poughkeepsie, NY on September 29, 2018 and Simply Gourmet was our (amazing) caterer. I reached out to Mike online and he immediately got back to m...
e. We talked on the phone for a while to discuss what we were looking for in a caterer, and it became clear very quickly that they are serious experts. Felt really good about our conversation so we scheduled an appointment for a tasting. Literally everything we tried was delicious, so we decided on the spot that we wanted to go with Mike and his team.
A few months prior to the wedding we met again to lock in the menu and linen selections, and all other details. Because Locust Grove is one of their most frequently used venues, Simply Gourmet offered an all-inclusive package deal. They covered the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception setup, food (obviously) and alcohol, and all linens and rentals. They provided an awesome captain that helped us facilitate the entire day, and all of the staff were on point. For everything we got, the pricing was very reasonable, and absolutely worth it. There were welcome beverages when guests arrived, they cut and served our cake, and also provided a signature drink and an additional dessert, cider donuts, which our guests absolutely loved. Our captain also set aside plates that contained all of the cocktail hour and reception selections for my wife and I, so that we got to try everything. She also made sure our wine glasses were always full!
All communication was fast and easy, leading up to and on the day of our wedding. We HIGHLY recommend Simply Gourmet for all your catering needs!
P.S. two words: SHORT RIBS
We had an amazing wedding with amazing vendors, but Mike, Ryan and the team at Simply Gourmet were the highlight of our wedding. I can't say enough! Mike was super easy to work wit...
h and our Type A Personalities worked well together and it helped ease my nerves. He was beyond responsive to my requests and listened to what my husband and I wanted. When we first started planning, my husband and I did not prioritize food, however, we got SOOOO many compliments on both the cocktail hour choices and the food at dinner. Mike's team was also beyond helpful the day of with set up and making sure the wedding rain smoothly. They also took care of my husband and me the entire time. I'm literally sad I won't be working with Simply Gourmet now that the wedding is over.
So happy with our choice to go with Simply Gourmet to cater our wedding! Mike was super helpful from the start. Very reasonably priced and you get a wide selection. They coordinate...
all the rentals if you need them, which gets factored into the cost per plate, and they take care of set up/break down - this was a huge plus for us. The food was amazing, everyone was talking about it afterwards! We loved the more low key BBQ style menu options to go with our barn wedding - laid back but still excellent quality. The service was also outstanding, very sweet and professional staff. They were even able to cater special dishes for my vegan and gluten free guests. Ryan was so friendly and helpful the day of, and made sure everything went smoothly. Thank you so much, Simply Gourmet!
My husband and I had Simply Gourmet cater our wedding at Crested Hen Farms this past August and I cannot say enough wonderful things about them! To start, I was planning my New Yor...
k wedding while living in Los Angeles, so picking the right caterer felt like an almost impossible task. However, Mike from Simply Gourmet made the process so easy from start to finish! He answered any and all questions, organized a marvelous tasting for my family, planned a fantastic menu within our budget, and did venue visits to ensure our day would be spectacular. I felt so comfortable knowing I had such an efficient and detail-oriented caterer on my side. On the day of our wedding Simply Gourmet really knocked it out of the park! Mike and his staff made sure every detail of our day was perfect. They arranged welcome drinks for our guests, made sure our cocktail hour and reception looked exquisite, and tended to both the bridal party and guests the entire night. Our guests were raving about the food and drinks the entire evening! In fact, we are still getting calls and emails from guest telling us the food was the best they ever had at a wedding. To top everything off, Simply Gourmet also provided Day-of-Coordinator services, and I am so thankful they did because our entire ceremony and reception went exactly as planned. I am ever grateful to the Simply Gourmet staff for making our special day so memorable! If you are planning a wedding please consider Simply Gourmet for your catering needs!
I simply do not have enough words to describe how phenomenal Simply Gourmet is. Mike worked with me and my husband to come up with the perfect summery menu for our July 2017 weddin...
g. He was extremely patient, enthusiastic, communicative and professional throughout every step of the planning process. The food at our wedding of 120 people was as delicious as it was at our tasting. We received NUMEROUS compliments from our guests about the exceptional service and quality of food. Many caterers in the Hudson Valley are hard to get in touch with or cost a fortune. Simply Gourmet is a devoted team that puts so much effort into creating a flawless event at a very reasonable cost. We could not be more satisfied with the food & service that Simply Gourmet provided for our Locust Grove wedding!
Mike and the crew from Simply Gourmet catered our September 2016 wedding and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The food was delicious and the staff was exceptional. W...
hen we first met with Mike to discuss the day we had a general theme in mind and a few random food ideas. During our initial meeting, he asked many questions about our likes and dislikes and what type of a feeling we wanted to generate throughout the night. He took copious notes and sent us ideas to help illustrate how the night’s menu would support the overall theme of the reception. Mike took all the thoughts, wants, and wonderings in our heads and ran with it - creating the perfect menu for our rustic theme.
Mike also took care of more than just the fantastic food. We were using a site without a kitchen, table, chairs, etc. and Mike took care of all of the rentals for us - taking a huge weight off of our shoulders. In addition to that, Mike and his staff also set up our centerpieces and some of our decorations that day so we wouldn’t have to worry about it. And knowing Mike’s attention to detail, we knew everything was going to look perfect! Mike also kept in contact with our venue to let them know when he would be there, when the rentals were showing up and working through any needed licenses and insurance policies for the event. With Simply Gourmet as our caterer we knew we had nothing to worry about that day.
Mike and his staff were total professionals during the day. They were friendly and welcoming and had knowledge of the venue to answer any guest questions (about the food, the venue, or even local information for our out of towners) and went out of their way to make everyone comfortable.
The compliments for Mike and his crew continue to come as we visit with friends and family. The food was fresh, seasonal, sourced from local farms and business as much as possible. Our guests received a true taste of the Hudson Valley. We are ecstatic with how Mike and Simply Gourmet took our ideas and turned them into a world class event. Thank you to Mike and Simply Gourmet!
-Sarah and Daniel
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399 Manchester Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY
Simply Gourmet