We found Chef Deanna through Instagram and were intrigued. I sent her a quick note, and next thing…read moreyou know, we're on a phone call for over an hour that felt like 10 minutes. We asked Deanna to cater our 115 person, mountain top wedding with as much fire-prepared food as possible. Think Francis Mallmann (google him if you arent familiar). No running water. No electricity. She was game. She was more than game. She came ready to rumble and was cooking on the fire pit from morning until late night. Deanna is warm, talented, energetic, charming, and generous. She made amazing, locally sourced, fresh food our guests are still raving about. She has real relationships with farmers and producers in the area - her local connections are priceless. Her whole team never broke their professionalism and wowed us with their service and hospitality. She helped our moms serve apple pies instead of wedding cake. She sprinkled flowers all over the buffet tables. She shared with us all her beautiful old plates. She surprised us with a late night round of sloppy joes. She let us borrow all the props and baskets and water jugs for our whole wedding weekend, even for events that she wasn't specifically there for. I could go on and on. Book with Deanna, she is a true unicorn of the catering world.

We hired Chef Deanna in 2019 for our farm wedding in 2020. We had an amazing, romantic and intimate…read moretasting with her at her beautiful home in the winter of that year in which we fell in love with her food...and then the pandemic hit. We postponed two times, and Chef Deanna was incredibly accommodating throughout it all. In fact -- she supported our decision to postpone (even the second time!) when so many people questioned why we were doing it. Postponing twice was absolutely the right decision, and we had our dream wedding on 4/9/22 of this year. Chef Deanna worked with us to create a menu that was rustic and aligned with our tastes/personalities. We did a barbecue buffet for the main course -- with macaroni and cheese, multiple types of meat, cornbread, etc. -- and a more classic cocktail hour with charcuterie/cheese etc. Everything was delicious. My only regret is that I didn't go up for seconds! In ADDITION to that, Chef Deanna provided her gorgeous vintage plates that were a perfect fit with our venue. This really helped make our planning easier, and added to the beauty of the tables on the day. Everything went seamlessly -- We could not have been happier with Chef Deanna's catering!

I was at the wedding this past weekend, and it was absolutely beautiful! Everything ran incredibly…read moresmoothly, the decor was sophisticated and exactly what the bride had envisioned. Not only was it beautiful to look at, the food to exquisite! Delicious, flavorful, and an apparent result of hard work. The workers went above and beyond to help guests. Would recommend!

Impeccable service and flawless catering services. Gorgeous displays and spreads of food.read more

4&1/2..Vibes for days...It's hard to imagine one not being smitten by this picture perfect,…read morebeautifully restored vintage turn of the century set-piece worthy little all-day cafe, smack in the middle of what was a strong contender for the most postcard/storybook perfect little upstate town I visited in my recent treks trough the region this past fall. I've heard this little village has had among the most intense glow-ups of the post covid boom in the region and it sure shows. What was once a typically sleepy and stagnant, though still undeniably charming downtown common to the area when I last came through some 20-plus years ago now has all the hallmarks of an upscale, bespoke Brooklyn-north outpost, and this place is a perfect representation, though thankfully one that accentuates a positive example of such development that can serve and be appreciated by both the recent transplants as well as the longtime locals. This is thanks most crucially to the prices remaining happily reasonable and accessible to median income in the area, as opposed to raising prices to typical Brooklyn levels (like at the previously panned Phoenicia Diner). This is likely due to the fact that this place actually was established in the last decade, when, while the Brooklynification of the Catskills was certainly well under way, it had not yet been turbocharged to its insane post Covid levels. Food quality however was uniformly excellent, to the point that it would be a beloved neighborhood asset most any of us would love to have in our own hood. Everything I sampled on my lunch there, selected with the help of the thoughtful suggestions of my excellent server, tasted exceedingly fresh and clean, no doubt owing to the bounty of wonderful local ingredients from which the kitchen procures from. Each dish displayed some delightfully retro 90s era influences from the thick and creamy corn chowder, tasting brilliantly of peak late summer corn, to a bright and briny orzo salad, and the star of the meal, the unctuous, savory, perfectly seasoned umami bomb of a meatloaf pressed panini with the squishy pillowy meatloaf melding topped with gooey smokey provolone contrasted brilliantly with the crusty craggily pressed bread. It was a contender for best thing I had upstate and rivals any burger I had in 2025. Was a deeply satisfying lunch that left be deliciously satiated for my drive out of town through the glorious rolling Catskill Hills dreaming of a future opportunity for another visit.

I liked the Manhattan clam chowder. The scone was good. The crepe with cheese and bacon and apples…read morewas OK. It came with a fruit salad that seemed to be not fresh.

Best caterer I've ever encountered. Luke and his chefs have catered our daughters, 200 person…read morewedding, a 15 person, birthday party, Thanksgiving, dinner, and several other family events. Simply put Luke's food is amazingly different, always delicious, and better than any we've ever had. Prompt, timely, thoughtful, creative, and a delight to work with Luke and his crew always arrive on time or early and leave the place spotless.

From the owner: Scratch Farmhouse Catering was founded in 2016 with a mission. Rooted in quality and…read moresustainability, we're creating one-of-a-kind culinary experiences complete with fresh, flavorful, and locally sourced cuisine. We understand the value small farmers bring to our community, which is why we work hard to support local vendors and purchase seasonal produce in order to keep our neighbors going and growing. We're also committed to building lasting relationships with our clients, so our team is more than happy to bend to your needs and curate a menu that's unique to you. From weddings and bachelorette parties to corporate gatherings and business luncheons, our food is sure to elevate your next event.

John and his staff catered a Memorial Day party for me on 5/28/2023. I cannot say enough great…read morethinks about them. The food, the presentation, the service; all were impeccable. The roast pig was the best we had ever had and should be experienced by all. John helped us plan this from the start and all suggestions were spot on. I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for a catered affair. We will be planning future events with them for sure. George B.

John, Linda, the other John and the rest of the crew were fantastic, clean, professional and…read moreefficient. But let me tell you about the food...holy moley, it was fantastic! Burgers, dogs, the fixin's, grilled shrimp, raw/steamed clams and street tacos with 3 different toppings! The main course of Filet Mignon, Gilled Chicken with pineapple sweet n spicy chutney and Pulled Pork...All of it was ridiculously delicious! We had 65+ guest for our son's graduation party and everyone raved about the food, the service and the day. Set up, prep-work, service and cleanup as promised with leftovers wrapped and ice put into our fridge and freezer. You absolutely need to call them fast and book them for your next gathering. I can't wait to get invited to an event where they will be the caterers! Epic!

Great service and high quality breakfast! Always a pleasure to show up! A positive attitude is…read morealways shown by everyone inside.

It's been closed for months. Currently the window windows have paper over them, saying it will open…read moreas the Pony. Haven't seen any updates for a while, but this town could use a diner.

Came here this Saturday night...the place was pretty busy. The atmosphere was great! Nice selection…read moreof bourbon and beer! The food was great!

This was the worst dining experience of my life! The servers were excellent though and should be…read morecommended for their excellent work. Several in my party ordered their homemade fettuccine with a basil cream sauce and added chicken. This dish was completely tasteless and cold. It looked like the sauce and pasta had been stirred together and sat in a pot for most of the day. A member of our party ordered a pasta dish that didn't come out of the kitchen correctly. The waitress was sweet and put in a new order to the kitchen. It took the cook over an hour to cook pasta and marinara sauce. The owner came to our table and was extremely abrasive and retaliatory and completely shocked everyone at the table with his behavior. He was unapologetic and very rude! He also appeared to be under the influence of much alcohol. The only reason that anyone should return to this place is for the beautiful atmosphere and for the excellent waitresses. The food is awful and the management is even worse! These fantastic servers should find a place to work that appreciates them.

Crystal and her crew catered an outdoor party of 50 for us. They knew exactly how to plan…read moreeverything. The food was fantastic, with rave reviews from our guests. Thanks to Rooster on the Run our party was a huge success! We will definitely use them again!

Catered our post wedding brunch and did an awesome job. Both the food and the service were…read moreoutstanding. I'd strongly recommend!