Root Catering

Root Catering is a catering company in Rochester, NY. This full-service catering company specializes in crafting custom, creative menus based on local seasonal harvests and a farm-to-table ethos. Serving a variety of needs, the business provides innovative food and excellent service for events ranging from intimate gatherings of 10 to lavish weddings for 300 guests.

The company's history began in California, where founder and chef Kristin Klock-Wattie operated as a personal chef and small event caterer before returning to her hometown of Rochester in 2011. Originally known as Chef k2, the business evolved into Root Catering to better reflect its commitment to honoring local ingredients, regional farmers, and the relationships formed through food. The culinary approach focuses on utilizing the region's bounty by sourcing ingredients from local purveyors whenever possible. The team seeks individuals who bring skill, heart, and hustle to the mission of providing great food alongside great service.

The business maintains a well-optimized website that search engines read cleanly, ensuring their services are easily accessible to those seeking high-quality catering.

Root Catering continues to serve the Rochester region by providing one-of-a-kind dining experiences centered on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.