Cincinnati Cooks Catering - Freestore Foodbank

OUR STORY WITH A CAUSE

Cincinnati Cooks Catering is a full-service catering company that works with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients to provide delicious food worthy of any venue. We are experienced with catering everything from business lunches to elegant wedding receptions. All of the profits from our catering business funnel directly back into our operations and the many programs of the Freestore Foodbank. When you partner with Cincinnati Cooks Catering, you treat your guests to exceptional food as well as help to transform lives in the community.

During this challenging time we at Cincinnati Cooks Catering want you to know we are here for you. While there will be changes in the catering and event industry, we will continue to work with you to make sure your event is special and seamless. We have and will continue to follow all Food Safety Laws to ensure we produce food in a safe manner. We are making sure that all our operating procedures and standards are being followed by all staff. The health and safety of our staff and those we serve is of the utmost importance. We will be following all guidelines set by the CDC and directives from the Governor.

OUR MENU

Whether you are planning an intimate cocktail party or an elegant wedding reception buffet, Cincinnati Cooks Catering will make your party a success! Enjoy your event while we do the work. Cincinnati Cooks Catering is committed to quality and we are confident that you will see it in the food we prepare and the service that we provide.

Cincinnati Cooks Catering specializes in corporate catering. Whether your event is a small meeting for 15 people serving wholesome boxed lunches or a large meeting for 150 offering a beautiful buffet, Cincinnati Cooks Catering will deliver delicious meals with prompt and friendly service. Save yourself time & stress of worrying about the food at your event and let Cincinnati Cooks Catering handle it for you. View Our Menu >

Cincinnati Cooks Catering

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

“Cincinnati Cooks Catering catered our wedding of 200 guests, who still compliment us on having the best catered food they’ve ever had! Cooks Catering’s flexibility made our request for incorporating local ingredients a breeze, and they went above and beyond in make our evening a success.”

Al Gaspari

“There are many reasons that I use Cincinnati Cooks Catering to cater parties at home and at the office. The service is dependable and professional, the food is tasty and attractively presented and the cost is competitive. Cincinnati Cooks Catering has always wowed my guests.”

Richard Rosenthal

“The quality, creativity and service of Cincinnati Cooks Catering competes with the top caterers in Greater Cincinnati, plus they deliver on the promise to improve the lives of those in our community who most need an opportunity to gain skills and achieve economic independence.”

Rich Boehne

“I just wanted to send a quick note of thanks and appreciation for the wonderful food provided for our Leadership Breakfast — everything was delicious! Cincinnati Cooks Catering staff were so very thorough and professional; it was truly a pleasure working with all of you for this United Way event!”

Julie Thompson

What is the Freestore Foodbank?

100% of the profits from Cincinnati Cooks Catering funnel directly back into its operations and programs of the Freestore Foodbank.

The Freestore Foodbank of Cincinnati, Ohio is the largest emergency food provider in the Tri-State area, serving a 20 county region in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. We purchase, solicit and collect donated food from manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and government agencies and distribute it to more than 400 community partnership agencies (churches, food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, outreach centers, and after-school/summer programs) that provide free food to those in need. The Freestore Foodbank distributes more than 24 million meals annually to more than 281,000 low-income individuals.

The Freestore Foodbank’s mission is to provide food and services, create stability and further self-reliance for people in crisis. The organization’s vision is to be the leader of a community mobilized to end hunger and address its causes. Its values are Commitment, Compassion, Empowerment and Community.

Using food to start a conversation, the Freestore Foodbank connects with customers, connecting them to the many necessary resources to help them move forward:

  • Emergency Rent Assistance
  • Direct Rent/Utilities Program
  • Representative Payee Program
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Emergency Clothing
  • Holiday Food Distribution
  • Homeless Outreach


Additionally, the Freestore Foodbank has many programs to reach the children who are most vulnerable to hunger. The Power Pack program provides bags of nutritious food to students each Friday during the school year to ensure they have something to eat on the weekends. During the week, Kids Cafe provides hot meals to students after school before returning home.

“Cincinnati Cooks Catering is our social enterprise. When you work with Cincinnati Cooks Catering, not only are you are treating your guests to exceptional food, but also helping to transform lives in the community. We sure hope that you consider utilizing Cincinnati Cooks Catering for your catering needs.”

– Kurt Reiber, CEO Freestore Foodbank