Our Story
EST 1993
FOOD IS OUR PASSION.
In 1991, Kevin and David stood side by side in a kitchen, in the Berkshires, after honing their skills in celebrated venues in NYC.
Their idea was simple: provide high quality, prepared food for people to bring back to their own homes. Create specialty prepared foods that you would find in a restaurant to be shared at home. We offer hand crafted food with heart and soul, combined with the finest locally sourced ingredients. We are the original farm-to-table food business in the Berkshires. Fifteen years later, Doug —another chef hailing from the fires of urban kitchens— joined the ranks.
Today, we offer two cafés, a restaurant, specialty prepared foods, high-end catering and Café-to-Go — all brought to you by three chefs and their families.
Our Chefs
DAVID RENNER
“Loves building the catering experience to bring in as many senses as possible.”
KEVIN SCHMITZ
“He’s the sweet one. Confectionary delights.
Extraordinary desserts.”
Local Farms AND PARTNERS
The Marketplace Kitchen is proud to work with the following regional friends and partners:
LOCAL FARMS
Equinox Farm, Sheffield
Taft Farms
Rawson Brook Farms
Westfield Farms
Farm Girl Farm, Sheffield
High Lawn Farm, Lee
Howden Farm, Sheffield
Lady Hill Farm, Sheffield
Stalker Farm, Sheffield
BAKERIES & MORE
Berkshire Mountain Bakery
Our Daily Bread Bakery
The Great Barrington Bagel Company
Gluten Free Bakery
Rock Hill Bakehouse
SWEETS
Berkshire Bark
Dutch Desserts
Klara’s Gourmet Cookies
PRODUCE, MEATS, SEAFOOD & SAVORIES
Guido’s Fresh Marketplace, Great Barrington
Black River, VT
SPECIALTY BEVERAGES
Barrington Coffee Roasting
Harney & Sons Tea
Six Depot
Big Elm Brewery
Berkshire Distilleries
LOCAL CHEESES
Maplebrook, VT
Old Chatham Sheepherding, NY
Cricket Creek, MA
Nettle Meadow, NY
Consider Bardwell, VT
Four Fat Fowl, NY
Jakes Gouda, NY
Westfield Farm, MA
Rawson Brook, MA
LOCAL WEDDING & PARTY FRIENDS
Mahaiwe Tent
Classical Tents
Domaney Liquors
Nejaime’s Wine Cellar
Tara Consolati Events
Party Resources
Abbott’s Limousine and Livery Service
Community, THROUGH FOOD.
We sincerely believe in creating positive connections within our company, our families, our community and our environment. The Marketplace is very lucky to be a part of the beautiful Berkshire community. With its friendly people, unique culture and rich history, we couldn’t ask for a better place to do business. We always try to give back to the community that gives so much to us.
A few of the community service projects we partake in:
Project Sprout and Farm to Table – Monument Mountain High School
ArtsWalk
Berkshire Theatre Group
Barrington Stage
Berkshire Music School
Flying Deer Nature Center
Farmer’s Market
CATA
Berkshire Hills Regional Schools
Southern Berkshire Regional Schools
Youth and Sports Initiatives
Construct
Berkshire South
Local Churches
Sheffield Fire Company
South Lee Fire Company
Great Barrington Fire Department
WAMC Fund Drive
EST 1993
OUR MISSION & PHILOSOPHY
IT IS OUR PLEASURE TO SERVE YOU
Marketplace Hospitality ensures that our customers, employees and partners (both local and not so local), experience a caring and respectful environment. Our intention and focus is centered on creating an atmosphere that is both warm, welcoming and genuine. Our hope is that everyone leaves our establishments happier than when they arrived. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.