We stopped at the roots, catering food truck at the Brighton farmers market today. We took away a grains and greens bowl and one of their sandwiches. Everything was delicious! The customer service was great and the line was really short with just a very short wait for the food to be ready. Would definitely return! read more

Root Catering - Caterers Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I cannot say enough good things about Root catering. Kristin and her team are absolutely amazing! We booked them for our wedding and they made everything so easy. One of the main reasons we booked them was because they were the only catering company we could find that encorporated composting. This was a must need for our zero waste wedding but little did we know how great everything else would be. When planning, Kristin offered custom dishes which we immediately jumped on. She and her team replicated our favorite dish from the trip on which we got engaged and it came our delicious! This was such a special option that really set them apart from other caterers. Not to mention, our guests are still raving about how good the food was - some even said they were going to try and replicate it themselves because they enjoyed it that much. Also the bar service was impeccable! Ryan was so wonderful to work with. He helped us create the bar menu to fit all our parents request that still worked in our budget. He also created amazing signature cocktails for us that were the hit drinks of the night. We highly recommend them for any catering needs! read more

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This will be a short but sweet review. I called and emailed numerous times and each time I was handled politely, promptly, and professionally. Unfortunately we have not gone forward due to covid! I have only heard great things about this company and look forward to using them in the future once covid-19 is dormant. read more

We hired Root Catering for a private chef dinner for my sister's 50th Birthday! We were a group of 10 staying at a house on Keuka Lake. Matt and Tiffany were amazing!!! From beginning to end, it was perfect. The food was incredible and the service was so professional yet fun. Thanks so much for making our night so great!!!!!! read more

Kristin and her team are a dream. We were fortunate to use Root both for our rehearsal dinner and wedding (a huge undertaking) and they delivered each evening flawlessly. In the array of crazy wedding variables, they stood out as dependable, honest and delicious. The staff was gracious, attentive and upbeat throughout the events. Guests raved about how delectable the food was and how stunningly each dish was presented. We found out after the event that Kristin and her amazing team cleared our 275 person dining area SILENTLY and BY CANDLELIGHT as to not disrupt our ceremony a few feet above. This attention to detail and deep care for their events is second nature to the Root team and we cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

My husband and I were married on August 31, 2019 at the Cracker Factory and chose to work with Root Catering based off of a referral from our venue. Working with Kristin and Heather was one of the best decisions that we made! Kristin was extremely accommodating throughout the entire process, even bringing us to the Kin event space so that my father, who is a quadriplegic, could be involved with the tasting. Several people commented that it was the best wedding meal that they had ever had and if I can recommend one appetizer, I'd say go for the chicken and waffles!! Our guests were practically chasing down the staff when they came out with the trays and Heather had a plate of them put aside for my husband and I since we missed most of happy hour. Heather communicated with me throughout the entire night to make sure that everything was up to par and made sure that we stayed on schedule. Kristin checked in with me constantly in the months leading up to the wedding and we felt completely at ease going into the wedding weekend. You will not regret working with Kristin and her lovely staff! read more

Wow!..the best way to describe my wife's and my reaction when Kristin showed up at our house with her mobile restaurant experience in tow. As a gift following the birth of our child, my mom sent us Kristin to fill our fridge with healthy, gourmet meals that we could easily pull out and prepare in a few minutes. Kristin exceeded our expectations for sure - wild salmon burgers, chicken sofrito, hangar steak, mushroom cassoulet to name just a few of the gems she left us. On top of that of course were amazing sides and salads that we ended up using as mini meals at times - stuffed chard, organic greens, homemade dressings, lemon pepper potatoes. Damn, I'm getting hungry recalling it all. I'm sure Kristin's services have tons of applications, but man, I can't think of a cooler gift for someone with a new kid or otherwise on house arrest and short on time to prepare good meals for themselves. Wholeheartedly recommended! read more

Kristin is a fantastic chef! She just catered my mother's 70th and the food was off the charts fabulous, her staff, gracious and charming and Kristin ran everything so smoothly. I can't recommend her enough! -Tiffany Shlain read more

We had an amazing experience working with Kristin and her team for our wedding at The Cracker Factory in Geneva, NY. They were super accommodating working with us as we planned from afar, including helping us address a few food allergies, and most importantly the food was all delicious (and we are very picky)! The day of our wedding, everything went smoothly and Kristin and all her staff were so friendly and helpful. Kristin has great relationships with other local vendors, too, so their collaboration was great. Highly recommend Root Catering! read more

I used her service for a 50th birthday gathering. I ordered 2 appetizers, a side dish, and an entree for about 25 people. Total cost was over $700.00. She showed up on time, and delivered the dishes as requested. The food was good with the exception of a fingerling potato salad as the potatoes were undercooked and the salad was left un-eaten. I contacted her the next day, and she promised to provide a few home delivered meals to me in exchange. Never heard back from her. read more

Kristen and her staff are outstanding. They recently catered my wedding and the food was amazing. All of my guests commented on how delicious everything was and how much better it was than your typical wedding food. They have fresh local ingredients and their presentation is beautiful. Her staff was very attentive and easy to work with. Highly, highly recommend for any catering needs. read more

Healthy, beautiful, delicious food= two thumbs up. She catered my friends birthday and everyone loved the food, not too heavy, not too boring....but just right. I highly recommend her for anyone who needs a personal chef to cater parties, corporate events, or bring you food to your house. She is very organized and friendly. Love her! read more

Let me first admit that if Kristin wasn't already a friend of mine, her food would certainly drive me to become besties with her... if not, a downright stalker. I have been lucky to experience a few delicious meals with Kristin at her home and have always left wishing that she would move into my apartment and cook for me every day. In fact, I think I should just ask her to. On a professional note, Kristin delivered lunch to several of my coworkers a few months ago. For those of us who were lucky to get them, we were quickly made to share with those around us. Everyone wanted what we had in our personal Chef K2 lunch boxes. Chef K2's Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho is blissful perfection and should be on your must have list of foods to eat before you die. I am completely serious here folks. Kristin is creative, too organized for her own good, and impressive to watch in a kitchen. Add her incredible personality with her passion for perfection...and quite honestly...you have the complete package. read more

Root Catering did an all-around stellar job with our July 2018 wedding. We had 140 guests, and used Root for the dinner and our desserts. The owner, Kristin, is the epitome of professionalism, talent, and hard work. What we loved about Root is that collaborating with Kristin feels like you're working with a true chef, not just a caterer. The food and the ingredients come first, and she tackles the menu from a place of what matches your taste, what will be delicious that season, and what will be at its best given your venue and timeline. Her team's work is creative, classy, beautiful, and most importantly, absolutely delicious!! We are from Brooklyn, NY and had a lot of guests who were foodies with strong opinions. You would not believe how many people went out of their way to tell us how impressed they were with the meal. And the dessert? You MUST use their amazing new pastry chef!! My husband is gluten free which can sometimes mean a real bummer in the sweets department, but Root was able to make us the most amazing "Things in Jars" that I don't even think people knew were gluten free! : ) When you have fresh ingredients and a team that knows how to use them, you cannot go wrong. We are so thrilled with our first meal as husband and wife! In addition to the tremendous skill in the kitchen, Kristin is such a pleasure to work with. She is a businesswoman who treats her clients and her employees honorably and is clearly no-nonsense about running an exceptional company. She is honest, forthright, clear, and flexible. As icing on the cake, she is kind, smart, funny, and just super cool : ) The wedding planning process can be really stressful and overwhelming, and though I didn't know it at the moment we picked her, you NEED someone like Kristin who will make you feel confident and well taken care of. We loved working with Kristin and miss having an excuse to talk to her on the phone every few months!! : ) Thank you, Root! You are the BEST! read more

she is very conscious of the of the food she is serving, using organic,grain fed as much as possible. It is so fresh & delicious I always want more and it is presented beautifully whether a large buffet or intimate sit down dinner. She listens to what you would like to achieve with your occasion and will work with you to make sure it comes to life. I have never been disappointed with anything she has done and will continue to recommend her to everyone! read more

I can't say enough about the quality of food, the friendly service and organization of this catering company. They recently catered a cocktail party for my daughter's engagement party as well as her wedding. I understand it is very difficult to prepare delicious food for numbers of people but this company really performed! Guests at these functions remarked over and over again about how delicious the food was and how artistically it was presented. They used seasonal and local ingredients which were very appealing to us. They cleaned up and left the workspace immaculate. I would highly recommend Kristin. read more

There is only one word to describe Kristin - and that is AMAZING. Kristin catered my 200 + person wedding at Sonnenberg Gardens this past Saturday. People were raving about the food (cocktail hour and dinner) and the service her waitstaff provided. This was not your typical wedding food - and our guests were well taken care of all night long. She is so easy to work with and if you choose to go with her - you can be confident that she will give 110% to your event. Thank you thank you!!! We will be reminiscing about our perfect wedding night for a very long time :) PS. Try the mini cheeseburgers!! read more