Linda and her team delivered a gorgeous meal, family style which I never thought I'd be able to have. Our guests are still talking about the exquisite food, unique from any other wedding they've attended. They recall every ingredient that was in the dishes at my wedding- something I never remember at others! Linda puts her whole heart into her craft and not only does she make delicious food and cake, she also makes it look gorgeous on the table like a work of art. Thank you Linda for my unforgettable wedding. read more

Linda is an absolute gem -- not only in skill and capability as a chef, but as a kind-hearted, funny, and multi-talented dynamo of a woman! It was an absolute pleasure to work with Linda and the Grounded team. They were kind and supportive as we worked through creative menu options and budget goals, Linda herself walking me through recommendations to customize the menu for our large crowd (a special dinner for 20) over a call that felt like I was talking with a long friend. I had reached out to three different groups as options for the event, and after this experience there was no contest that Linda's genuine excitement and creativity for showcasing quality and local ingredients (plus warm and amazing personality overall) was going to be a perfect fit. Linda not only delivered on what we planned but exceeded expectations by adding some just-foraged (that day!) fabulously fresh ingredients in a delightful bonus preparation. The proteins were perfectly executed, and I basically could not stop eating every single vegetable preparation -- the way these elements shined really showed what local is all about. Top that off with more great conversation, I couldn't have hoped for a better experience. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Linda and the team again! read more

My wife and I just got married --we had a small ceremony in Saugerties, NY. My wife is deeply invested in sustainable food systems and the future of food. We were so happy to find Chef Linda/Grounded who share our values around local and seasonal food! Beyond our shared values, Linda and her crew (everyone who worked the wedding AND her office manager, Danielle) blew us away with the delicious food, presentation and service. Linda was really flexible with us as we worked together to plan our menu. I have family members who are vegan and her crew was more than willing to serve "cheese on the side" dishes! The attention to detail was next level. On the day of our wedding, we had to make some last minute changes due to rain and we were a bit distracted with that (we chose a very DIY style weekend) and all of a sudden, I was like, OMG! Are the caterers here?! Linda's crew was so professional and seamless that I didn't even have to think about it because they showed up, set up, and got everything together without bothering me or my wife. What a miracle. Last thing I'll say is that I've never seen a more beautiful wedding cake in my life. Thank you Linda! Thank you Grounded crew. EVERY guest at our wedding couldn't stop talking about how delicious our meal was. Even our friends in the same industry said they came ready to diss the food (LOL) and they were blown away. read more

My wife threw me a 50th birthday party and we hired Grounded to cater the event. Chef Linda and her crew were absolutely fantastic. They were so lovely and courteous with our guests... The energy they brought to the celebration was a huge part of what made it such a success. The set up with the open flame cooking was a very cool way to impress our guests! The food was delicious... Our friends could not stop talking about it. We will definitely call on them again in the future. Do not hesitate to hire Grounded for any special event. You won't be disappointed!! read more

Ah! Where do I even begin?! Linda was an absolute angel to work with. My husband, J, and I we're looking for a simple rustic cake BUT with a really special taste and until this day, we still dream of having our cake one more time. We got a hazelnut cake with macerated raspberries in the middle and a very light plain butter cream over it (aka HEAVENLY). We even saved some for breakfast the morning after our wedding. We're already planning a little getaway to Upstate New York to pay her a visit! x Dani + J read more

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We have worked with Linda on couple occasions and we could not be more happy. The food was amazing, everything was on time and very professional. This week we ordered 14 inch birthday cake. We knew it was too big for our 30 people birthday party but we wanted to make sure we have enough, just in case.Of course the cake was so moist and delicious people were asking for seconds and nothing was left. It was great experience and the cake was absolutely amazing. read more

Chef Linda and her team provided full-service catering for my wedding in the summer of 2023. I couldn't have been happier with Grounded's service. Fantastic and knowledgeable on all things wedding! read more

This was my second time working with Grounded...and there is a reason we came back to them! They are leaders in what they do! Some of the most DELICIOUS catered food I've ever had. The first time I worked with Grounded was for my wedding in 2021 where they executed a delicious menu for 150 people. This second time working with them was for a group of 20 people for a catered pool party. Linda and the Grounded team put together an excellent, well-rounded menu, featuring seasonal ingredients. The on-site staff were friendly and attentive. They will forever be out go-to caterer in the Hudson Valley area. No need to think further Linda and the Grounded team are the ones you want to hire! You will not be disappointed! read more

We used Grounded and Chef Linda for our June, 2023 wedding and every single guest raved about the food and the service. Linda was fantastic at the tasting - asking what we thought of each component, changing the menu based on our feedback and was EXTREMELY understanding of allergies. The day of could not have been smoother. We highly recommend the Duck with Cremona Mostarda! read more

Linda catered our last minute (we planned the wedding in less than 1 month) for 50 people and the food + Linda's presence were some of the best aspects of the evening! She handled the quick turnaround with ease. Linda and her staff made the evening so memorable - from beautiful presentation to delicious food we could have not asked for a better caterer. We got so many compliments on how helpful the staff was - they went above and beyond! Linda also interacted with our guests and everyone loved getting to know her. The food was exactly what we wanted and the cake was even better than expected! Highly highly highly recommend using Grounded for your event!! read more

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Promised to open a Cafe in the Rondout but never really did. it became a space for their business. Very disappointing for the local people and community. read more

Excellence all around. We chose Grounded for our wedding catering at the end of an exhaustive search. Then we basically gave them a tent on the flat side of a hill to cook in, so further kudos for Linda's detail and high quality to be maintained in our DIY scenario. There are some people in the food industry who just care a bit more about real food, and Linda is one of those people. Her overall approach and demeanor, and the devotion that she puts into her work is rare and special. We also made the wise choice to hire Danielle (who was our administrative contact) as our day of coordinator, which not only saved us money (and stress) in lieu of a third party, but just made the whole event feel cohesive. Danielle went above and beyond as we (somehow) squeezed our fully outdoor wedding in between heavy rains. By the day of the wedding it felt like we were all on one team, which gave us a lot of confidence with so many things going on. Their attention to quality and detail without all of the negative trappings of the "usual caterer" was refreshing as was the commitment to natural ingredients and local produce. The tasting was so impressive, more like a fine dining experience, and the maintenance of that quality from the tasting at Linda's cafe, to our outdoor cook-tent was a reflection on good staff and their operational stability. Guests loved the brisket and the Coq au Vin (a wedding needs chicken but this isn't wedding chicken). Could tell you more but if you book them you'll find out in your own way because Linda and Danielle take the time to get to know you on a personal level and they use it to make the experience memorable. read more

Linda's new cafe is awesome and we've been lucky enough to grab breakfast here several times while visiting the area. You really can't go wrong with any of the baked goods and the coffee is A++ What I'm really here to write a review for though is the catering service Grounded provides. Linda catered our wedding over the summer and was essentially the glue that held it all together for us. From the get go, she was enthusiastic, helpful and patient, and put together a perfect menu that fit within our budget. The food was nothing short of spectacular, featuring grilled filet mignon, an incredible mushroom hazelnut loaf (greatest food discovery in years), gnocchi in brown butter and other tasty sides, and all of our guests seemed to agree. We almost did not request a wedding cake and we're pretty glad that we changed our mind about that. My God... possibly the best wedding cake that has ever been concocted. Between that and the small key lime tarts and peanut butter mousse, the dessert was completely ridiculous. And as great as all of the food was, the best part of having Grounded involved with our wedding was Linda and her staff. I was at wits' end by the time her crew arrived, due to typical wedding prep and the owners of the property doing one irritating thing after another, and Linda, like a zen master, essentially took control of everything, told us to relax and enjoy ourselves, and the next thing we knew, everything was fine and we had the best day of our lives. They were as professional as you can get, making sure to follow through on every little detail we had specified and getting each part of the meal out at the perfect time. The dinner service was flawless. I find that a majority of the time, wedding food is about as nondescript as you can get. We really feel so fortunate to have had such amazing food and such great people involved with ours, and it doesn't surprise me in the least to see all of the other positive reviews here. Kingston is lucky to have this kind of talent and quality of food in the area and I'm sure it'll be a mainstay for a long time to come. read more

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Our experience with Grounded was amazing! To start, Linda came into the picture two weeks before our wedding after our original chef bailed. She was lovely and quick and enthusiastically willing to step in during a stressful time. What a blessing! The food was unbelievable; all of our guests continued to comment into the next morning. The service was perfect-everyone was so nice and made us feel so special! We could not have asked for more. Thank you, Linda and co., for making our (24-person) COVID wedding special and delicious! 10/10 would recommend. read more

We hired Grounded for an impromptu Birthday party and were very pleased with the outcome. Linda was overly accommodating, responsive, and served delicious to boot! She truly made this a special experience. Thank you Grounded, we'll be back! read more

We are so happy we chose Linda and Grounded Catering for our wedding. We had a last minute change of plans, like every other COVID bride, and Linda and her team were so helpful in figuring out what we could afford. She put together a beautiful menu that our guests are still talking about. Linda and her team took care of everything the day of, I didn't get one call or text. She is also super kind and just a joy to work with. We didn't want to say goodbye. Please choose Linda and her team for your event, thank me later! read more

Grounded catered our outdoor wedding in September, and Linda really came to the rescue. We were late planners, so it was nice that she even accommodated us so late in the season. We worked with her on the menu until we got it perfect for our 'rustic outdoor grilling' vibes. Her staff was very professional and easy to work with on the day of the wedding, arriving on time and checking in during set up to make sure we were happy with everything. They even packed up the leftover food for us so nothing went to waste. Our guests loved the food, and we would be happy to work with Linda again! read more

Grounded ruined our wedding. She didn't show up when she was suppose to and said she thought our wedding was Sunday the 1st not August 31st. We had multiple emails confirming the date and every email was subjected "8/31 event". She finally showed up hours late with horrible food that was rushed and thrown together. Many dishes were incorrect and not what we ordered because she rushed to give us something. Because of her EXTREME tardiness everything was ruined and ran an hour and a half late. Worst thing is she is ignoring all of our emails and refusing to apologise or refund us any money. Looks like things will have to be handled in a legal matter. Shame on her, she should not be in this business. read more

This caterer was horrible. they did a wedding for us, ran out of food, burnt the wedding cake and then after they served the over cooked dry cake, the staff THREW it AWAY. They also served people and within minutes of serving were taking plates away to be cleaned. The food was Eh but like i said, they threw the wedding cake away and then did not even reimburse us for it. STAY AWAY FROM THIS!!! HORRIBLE service, and overpriced for so so food. Definitely do not recommend. read more

Linda was absolutely amazing to work with! My wife and I loved our wedding cake which was hazelnut with macerated raspberries inside and a very light plain butter cream on top. So good all of our guests raved about it! We definitely devoured the leftovers the next morning! Thank you, Linda :) read more

Wow (in the best way) is the only word I can use to describe the experience we had working with Linda to cater our wedding this summer. I was coming from a culinary background and it was hard finding anyone who wanted to help me create the menu I wanted for the day. But with Linda, it was clear she was excited by the idea of collaborating. We did two different tastings, spent a few calls narrowing down the menu, and on the day of, it was everything I could have wanted. I'm so thankful to have had Grounded cater the wedding. I highly recommend them!! read more

Linda & her team catered my sister and now sister-in-law's wedding and, my goodness, was it absolutely AMAZING! We found Linda through the Knot and clicked almost instantly - Linda has passion, grace, and an amazing personality alongside her amazing professionalism which included outstanding communication, reliability, timeliness, punctuality and seasonality. I cannot recommend Grounded enough - you will be so thrilled that Linda and her team were a part of your event. I know we very much were!! :-) read more

Warning! Do not use grounded! Linda ruined my wedding day. Staff was suppose to arrive at 1pm. At 2pm I called her asking where they were and she said "oh Kim your wedding is scheduled for TOMORROW". Every email had the correct date in it, she completely messed up and showed no remorse! Literally the most important part of our wedding is getting the day right. I instantly burst into tears, her staff was hired to set everything up. At that point nothing was set up. I had to set everything up myself instead of getting ready on my wedding day. I also had to ask guest as they were arriving to help me bring stuff down, it was so embarrassing. Linda showed up at 430! The time the ceremony was suppose to start. Her staff didn't show up until 5-6pm. It was horrible. All the food was cold and thrown together because she wasn't prepared. My whole family felt so bad for me, it was terrible. The worst part is when we asked for a refund she had the nerve to tell me grounded fully fulfilled their obligations. ABSURD! I am still in shock from dealing with Linda and her level of unprofessionalism. NEVER AGAIN! read more

I'm in Kingston enough on business I really needed a go-to place to get food I know I can eat and more importantly, should eat. Not that I have any dietary concerns, I just feel better eating clean foods without unnecessary additives. More energy, less upset tummies... You get it. For awhile I just went to Starbucks. But no more! First, the coffee at Grounded is really really good. So is the "day in Provence" iced tea blend. Baked goods are also good, and not overly sweet. Indeed, the cafe makes a great cup cake and donated these to a local museum. But I love the kale quinoa cake with toasted pumpkin seeds over a bed of mixed greens. It's filling and powers you for hours. And the soft cheeses! Yes, I need these in my life all of the time. read more

Linda and her team at Grounded did an excellent job catering and day-of coordinating for our wedding. It was tricky to find a caterer in the area willing to cook Korean food (and kosher at that!), but Linda enthusiastically leapt at the challenge and absolutely nailed it. Her and her team were helpful, adaptive, and flexible, and the ultimate execution of the food and the wedding made us, and more importantly our guests, very happy read more

Stunning elegant but rustic space. Amazing flavorful food. I've eaten the cauliflower curry soup, quiche, cookies, cakes- everything is delicious. Probably the best food in Kingston. read more

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Can't find any thing to complain about here. Pleasantly surprised with my latte. My breakfast sandwich was fresh and tasty. If you find your self wanting far from your favorite Brooklyn coffee house. This is the place to get that caffeine fixings you need. By the time you scrape the foam off the side of your cup you'll forget you had ever left the Kings county. read more

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Grounded created our wedding cake for our Oct 2021 wedding. We chose a three tier red velvet with cream cheese filling and buttercream icing. Our guests ravedddd over the cake - couldn't get enough of it! Not only was it delicious but it was insanely beautiful! I love that I knew I can get a beautiful cake from Grounded without fondant. Thanks Grounded team! read more

There are not enough words to describe how incredible Linda is. She is a phenomenal chef, business woman, and just an all around warm and wonderful person -- exactly who you want to work with for your events! Grounded catered our wedding August 2021 - Linda hopped on board just shy of 50 days before the big day after our initial caterer cancelled. Linda not only saved the day, but she knocked our socks off! We wished we had contracted her from the start, but regardless are so happy we got to work with her in the end. Linda collaborated with us to devise a menu that included some of her specialties with a mix of some custom items we wanted to include that were special to us. Her communication is clear and consistent. The food was delicious - I am super sad I didn't get to eat more of it! As a bride & a producer in the events industry, I was extremely pleased with my experience with Grounded and highly recommend them for your event! read more

A cozy little cafe with tasty coffee. I did not try the cake/pastry for which Grounded's catering business is well known - next visit I will. I stopped on a winter day with a cold wind( It seems like a lovely spot on a nice day or meeting a friend. read more

Linda catered our 30 person wedding and our guests are still talking about the food. It was incredible. Linda was extremely flexible when we were putting together our menu, and offered a multiple hour tasting/discussion to help us choose the perfect combos. Although our needs/requests were pretty basic, Linda offered to make us basically whatever we wanted. We caught Linda and her team as vaccination numbers were increasing and the wedding season was picking up, but she still had a skeleton staff. Despite this, she was still helpful, kind, and available. Linda also made our wedding cake, which was also a big hit with guests (funfetti!) Beyond the amazing food she offered, Linda was a joy to work with, and her staff was professional and thorough. She and I also share similar taste, so I trusted her fully when it came to setting up tables and making sure everything looked beautiful. This is not your typical wedding catering. Book now! read more

She is a fantastic chef and individual. This was our first time being served by her and it definitely won't be our last. Our food was delicious and well presented. You should definitely check her out. read more

I was 4 stars, my wife 1. Service was nonchalant. I had the cheesy eggs on Croissant. Well executed. She had organic yogurt with granola. Not so good. She asked for strawberries and got one sliced in. Granola was tooth breaking hard. Yogurt was more like skim milk consistency than typical thick yogurt. She went back asking for more strawberries. Got one more sliced up after 7 minutes... read more

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Do not use Linda "grounded" for catering. Or anything for that matter. She ruined my sisters wedding by NOT showing up! She "accidentally" got the date wrong. My poor sister spent her wedding day crying and in pure panic mode. Linda showed up hours late with no staff. Eventually a couple people showed up but it was too late. We had to set everything up ourselves and half of the things we bought for the wedding never got used because there was no staff to help. Food was gross, cake was NOT a wedding cake. It looked like a 3 year old made it. read more

If you've gotten this far--all I can say is BOOK GROUNDED!!! Linda and her crew made my wedding night. From day 1, Linda was unlike any caterer--she didn't push a menu or make suggestions we didn't want to hear--she asked us what our dream menu was and then brought it to life--and beyond. For weeks after our wedding, our friends and family texted us reminiscing about the food (raw bar, mini empanadas, salmon tar tar, homemade foccacia, grilled t bone steak, flaky miso cod, late night tacquitos!!! the list goes on and on). I had one person tell me she doesn't eat steak but ONLY ate steak on our wedding night because the food was so good. THANK YOU LINDA for EVERYTHING. XO read more

We came across Grounded when looking and comparing different caterers for our wedding. We needed someone that would cater to the Poughkeepsie area, someone that would work with our budget and of course someone that would cater not only to our guests but also my very vegan wife. We ultimately settled on Grounded because of they're creative menu; Their menu had a pop that others lacked, such as the crustini topped with chocolate spread and chorizo (a personal favorite) or the successful vegan cardamom cake. Grounded exceeded our expectation every step of the way. From the amazing dinner at the menu tasting, to the quality service every couple wishes for during they're wedding day! Cant say enough about the owner, Linda. She is so talented, experienced, and a hard worker. Not only for what we payed her to do but also things like making sure we, the couple, ate during our own wedding. We are so thankful, and we fully recommend Grounded to anyone looking for a professional caterer..........Ps. Ask Linda about her mushrooms (thank me later) read more

We drive a long way from the city just to go to Grounded. Linda is the best!!! Her food, the staff, the atmosphere...it's all delicious and full of love and joy. read more

Came in as this place was about to close. Really friendly service and top notch coffees and desserts. Food looked good as well.

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Warning- steer clear!! We posted the following review on the Knot, and the next day she emailed saying her dog had died in the week after our wedding (including the scanned bill for cremation!? To prove she wasn't lying?) and that she would follow up with us when she could. She never did, despite our emailing asking for follow-up. We were so excited (living in Kingston) to have found such a seemingly awesome caterer. I get that things go wrong on the day but the lack of communication after is inexcusable. Six months later I'm still upset. Our original review (wedding 9/3, posted 9/14): We were so disappointed. They were the worst part of our wedding. From knocking over our wedding cake just before the wedding (3 tiers) and replacing it with a 1 tier, to serving our vegan guest dairy at multiple courses, to over cooking the meat, serving a side as a separate course, they said the tuna tartar would be served on homemade potato chips and they showed up with bags of Lays ruffles, the list goes on. The food tasted nothing like the tasting. We expected Linda to be there and found out two days before the wedding she was "sending her best team" instead. When we emailed Linda after the wedding with our concerns about the our experience (10 days ago) she didn't reply. Silence. Wow. The worst customer service. Such a shame. To be fair- the people working seemed sweet but didn't have guidance. As they entered one of our group overheard them joking about the lack of communication and chaos. They were so sweet with my baby nephew during the meal so my brother could eat, which we did really appreciate and was above and beyond. Overall though, I'd steer clear. read more