Simply Gourmet

g 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!

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!!

eeping 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.

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!

ad 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).

to plan everything about our wedding. The day of, his team was friendly and accommodating. Also, their food is AMAZING and locally sourced.

all, 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.

oking 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

d 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.

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!

rer 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!

fessional 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!

heme 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