Specialties
The FoodSmiths Kitchens proudly caters to our two beautiful venues in Powell, 80 East, and Plain City, 114 West. Our team creates delicious food and authentic service to make your event a success!
Private Events: swanky venues for cocktail style events in a stunning setting. Chat with our event concierge Hillary via the contact us link on our website
History
Established in 2001.
Starting in Urbana, Ohio in 2001, Chef Gretchen paired her commercial kitchen with that of her family's fish farm, Freshwater Farms. The FoodSmiths Catering quickly became the premier high-end caterer in Urbana. Wanting to branch out into a larger market and marrying her college sweetheart, Chef Gretchen found herself living in Dublin, Ohio. The FoodSmiths Catering moved to Dublin in 2010 and now more than a decade later is the proud owner of bourbon & cocktail clubs. We have pulled back from off-site catering and now exclusively service our two beautiful venues in Powell & Plain City and working on opening a third in Upper Arlington on Lane Ave.
Meet the Business Owner: Gretchen B.
Gretchen Bonasera is the driving force behind Good Night Brands, parent company of The FoodSmiths Kitchen, 80 East in Powell, and 114 West in Plain City: both make for great venue spaces up to 100 guests with curated bourbons, scratch‑made cocktails, intimate seating, small plates, and exclusive events. Gretchen began her entrepreneurial journey as Owner & Executive Chef of The FoodSmiths for 15 years before channeling her passion for elevated hospitality into creating speakeasy-style destinations. Gretchen was recently awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by the Powell Chamber —celebrating her commitment to community & the distinct atmosphere she’s cultivated. Gretchen’s philosophy is simple… to create a space where people can come together, relax, and connect in a place with a really cool vibe. This ethos shines through in every facet of her establishments—from bespoke conversation rooms to hidden wine cellar entrances—embodying her dedication to craftsmanship & authenticity.