The Local Pantry, Your Fresh Shared Kitchen

This is the perfect spot for all your catering needs. They also provide options for shared kitchen use.

The staff was incredibly friendly, the deli was spotless, and the food was outstanding. I enjoyed the spinach artichoke pasta along with a Chicken Caesar Wrap. The portion sizes, quality, and pricing were all fantastic. I definitely plan to become a regular here!

To my surprise, two weeks later, as we settled on a final count of 21-22, Sadie sent a message expressing uncertainty about how to proceed, stating that it was such a small event. I didn't want her to incur any losses, so I reassured her, “Charge whatever is fair…. I don’t want you to lose money.” After that, I thought everything was fine. However, a week later, I received another note from Sadie indicating that they typically don’t cater events with a food cost under $1,000. They had made an exception for our smaller group but were now unsure how to proceed. This was puzzling since she had previously confirmed the arrangement. I asked her what her intentions were, and 17 days before the event, she surprised me again by suggesting that if I had another option, I should consider it and even mentioned another afternoon caterer. Then, she called me to criticize my wedding planner, whom she had never met, and to promote her own business—such behavior was unacceptable! In the end, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. We ended up going with Chef Cary’s Cuisine for the evening reception, which turned out to be a fantastic decision. They provided a delightful selection of delectable dishes for both the brunch and the evening meals, truly turning our experience into a happy ending.

The food is amazing, and the family that runs the restaurant is wonderful!

I’ve attended two events catered by Raj from The Local Pantry, and both were excellently organized and delicious.