Kelli's Kitchen — Local services in Middletown

If you’re in need of an incredible caterer, book Kelli’s Kitchen! At first, we struggled to find a company that had flexible options and the right “vibe” for what we were looking for. Then we discovered Kelli’s Kitchen through our venue’s (Smith Farm Gardens) preferred vendor list. During our initial call with Kelli, her passion & energy really came through, and we were able to find a package that aligned with all of our preferences.

What really sold us was the tasting experience. The stars truly aligned and we were able to attend a tasting held at our actual wedding venue (Smith Farm Gardens) three months before our wedding. Immediately upon arriving for the event, we were greeted by friendly staff and a wonderfully curated experience. Our table was decorated with hand-painted name tags and our menu, and the atmosphere felt super elevated with a DJ, sketch artist, & stunning grazing tables. We were able to sample all of the passed hors d'oeuvres we had selected as they were brought around by the staff. When it came to the main course, we weren’t totally sure what to expect since we had opted for stations rather than a plated dinner, but Kelli really surprised & delighted us by serving curated versions of all of our stations, including a taco bar, mac n’ cheese bar, & slider selection. The experience was so cool & fun that couples at the surrounding tables were asking what option we had chosen because they wanted it too! All in all, the tasting was the perfect way to see the Kelli’s Kitchen team in action, and we felt extremely confident in moving forward with them for our wedding day.

Leading up the day, Kelli continued to show her passion & dedication. When I decided about a month before that I wanted to include Kelli’s macarons as a favor at each place setting, she went out of her way to meet me at one of my dress fittings to pick up the custom-made gift boxes, so that she could fill them ahead of time. She arrived in style in her classic silver Volkswagen Beetle with the company logo on the side, and left with a hug & well-wishes. Kelli truly cares about her clients.

On the day of, Kelli’s team arrived early and moved through setup efficiently. At her recommendation, we had a small charcuterie table & water station available for the ceremony, since it was a Friday wedding and some folks were arriving straight from work. As expected, it was stunning & almost felt like it belonged as a part of the decor. Our guests were wowed by the selection at cocktail hour too -- all of the passed apps were a hit. As you entered our reception tent, the dessert selection and larger charcuterie table was on display to get everyone excited. Our cake was so sweet, with little floral details that matched our theme. Once dinner was served, the stations were beautifully presented & lines went smoothly, with guests able to take their pick between the three options with customized offerings throughout. The photos of us making our way through speak for themselves, as we were genuinely excited to enjoy dinner. I’m not lying when I say Kelli’s pulled pork is some of the best we’ve ever had -- we made sure to include it at every station: tacos, mac n’ cheese, & sliders! Kelli & her staff were attentive and helped the whole evening run smoothly.

Overall, we can’t say enough good things about Kelli’s Kitchen. We're so happy with our choice to work with them as our caterer, and hope to partner together for future events!

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Kelli's Kitchen went above and beyond for our wedding. Everything was incredibly clear, easy to understand, and perfectly planned. Her affordable prices allowed us to have the dessert table of our dreams without having to give up on quality. Kelli was always available to chat or text whenever something new came up. She was flexible and creative and went with the flow of a very anxious bride. She made me feel validated in my decisions and got excited with me along the way. She even found little cinderella slippers for our cocktail hour to serve shrimp in to match my theme!!! When the bartending service I was forced to use for my venue wasn't being very flexible with me for non-alcoholic drinks (important to a bride who doesn't drink) Kelli worked with me to figure out how to make our water station more fun. Her collaboration, attention to detail, DELICIOUS food, affordablitly, professionalism, and, especially, kindness set Kelli apart from all other caterers we met during our planning process. I will use Kelli's Kitchen again and again for other family events. At this point, I can't imagine a big day without her!...

PHENOMENAL! Absolute dream wedding, all with Kelli’s Kitchen. They were absolutely fantastic. Not only was the food delicious, but everything looked incredible! To the details of the grazing table, to the stunning cake and dessert table, the whole team went above and beyond. I also can’t go without speaking on their professionalism and care. Ève, the catering event coordinator reassured us that everything was being taken care of during the event, both answering our questions and asking us our preferences without making us feel overwhelmed, which is exactly what you want for your wedding day lol. I’ve had people from my bridal party comment on how well she was doing taking care of everything! We even requested that they do a cultural appetizer for the cocktail hour and Kelli went out of her way to learn a delicious Brazilian dish recipe that everyone was talking about for weeks after the wedding. Every guest that we spoke with after was raving about the food and how well taken care of they felt, and we recommended them to every couple that we know! The whole experience with Kelli’s Kitchen was wonderful, 11/10...