Our Beginnings
Vetted Kitchens is a shared kitchen space that specializes in catering, fellowship, and community building. We offer a wide range of meals and meal services to suit any occasion, and we believe in fostering strong local communities through collaboration and connection. Our company combines a passion for food, coffee, conversation, and faith to create an atmosphere of fellowship and inspiration for all. We were founded in 2017 as a food truck specializing in pub grub cuisine, and we have continued to grow and evolve since then.
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For You
For our customers, farm to table/cater can offer a number of benefits. By sourcing ingredients directly from local farms, our customers can be confident that they are getting fresh, high-quality ingredients that have been grown or produced in an ethical and sustainable manner. Additionally, by joining local farms, customers can help to strengthen the local economy and contribute to the sustainability of our community.
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For Us
For Vetted Kitchens, sourcing ingredients directly from local farms can help to support the local economy and reduce the environmental impact of transportation. It can also help us to ensure that the ingredients used in the catering services are fresh and of high quality. Additionally, sourcing ingredients locally can allow us to have more control over the production and sourcing of its ingredients, which can be especially important for us in prioritizing sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Whats in The Plan?
At Vetted Kitchens, we are committed to offering the highest quality ingredients and catering services to our clients. That’s why we are dedicated to sustainability, local sourcing, and farm to table practices. We believe that sourcing ingredients directly from local farms and producers not only helps to support the local economy and reduce the environmental impact of transportation, but it also allows us to ensure that our ingredients are fresh, high-quality, and grown or produced in an ethical and sustainable manner. That’s why we have a long-term goal of building our own farm, where we can cultivate and harvest our own ingredients and use them in our catering services. We believe that farm to table is the best way to ensure that our clients are enjoying the freshest, most flavorful dishes, and we are excited to work towards this goal in the future.
Our CEO
Kris Vandenberg
As the founder and CEO of Vetted Kitchens, Kris Vandenberg brings a wealth of culinary & leadership experience to the table. With over 25 years in the foodservice industry, Kris has worked in various positions ranging from dishwasher to Executive Chef. After serving proudly in the U.S. Army for 12 years, Kris attended culinary school and honed his skills in kitchens around the world. His passion for the culinary arts started at a young age, helping his mother in the kitchen for church events & holidays.
Kris’s dedication to the culinary arts has been recognized with the Waugh Foods Culinary Program Award for up and coming chefs. In addition to leading Vetted Kitchens, Kris is also the Austin Platoon Leader for The Mission Continues and a member of the Bunker Labs Austin Veterans in Residence program. He is committed to using his skills and expertise to make a positive impact in the local community and beyond.
Mission Statement
At Vetted Kitchens, our mission is to provide our clients with expertly crafted catering that elevates their events to new heights. We are dedicated to using the freshest and highest quality ingredients, and to customizing our menus and services to meet the specific needs and preferences of our clients. As a veteran-owned business, we are committed to delivering exceptional food and service with professionalism and attention to detail. We strive to make a positive impact in our community through our commitment to sustainability and by supporting local nonprofits and causes. Above all, we are dedicated to creating memorable and delicious experiences for our clients and their guests.
Why Vetted Kitchens
At Vetted Kitchens, we are more than just a catering company – we are a team of professionals who are passionate about creating memorable and delicious experiences for our clients. We take pride in using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, and in customizing our menus and services to meet the specific needs and preferences of our clients. We understand that your event is important to you, and we are dedicated to making it a success.
Our team of talented chefs, servers, and event planners will work closely with you to ensure that every detail is taken care of, so you can relax and enjoy your occasion. We hope you will consider choosing Vetted Kitchens for your next event – we promise it will be a delicious and memorable experience.
Sustainable Sources
We are committed to sustainability in all aspects of our business. From the ingredients we use to the way we dispose of waste, we strive to minimize our impact on the environment and support local communities.
One of the ways we do this is through our commitment to sustainable sourcing. We believe that the quality of our ingredients is just as important as where they come from, which is why we prioritize sourcing from local, organic, and fair trade sources whenever possible.
Our goal is to create meals that are delicious, nourishing, and sustainable – for our customers and for the planet. We are constantly searching for new ways to reduce our environmental impact and support sustainable agriculture, including our future goal of owning a farm and becoming a farm to table business.
We hope that our commitment to sustainability will inspire our customers to make conscious choices about what they eat and how they source their food. Together, we can make a difference in creating a healthier, more sustainable future.
Local Produce
At Vetted Kitchens, we are passionate about using fresh, high-quality ingredients in all of our dishes. That’s why we love using local produce whenever possible.
Using local produce not only helps to ensure that our dishes are bursting with flavor and nutrients, but it also supports our local farmers and communities. By sourcing ingredients from local farms and markets, we are able to reduce our carbon footprint and support the local economy.
We believe that using local produce is an important part of creating meals that are both delicious and sustainable. That’s why we are constantly searching for new ways to incorporate local ingredients into our menus and support local agriculture.
We hope that our commitment to using local produce inspires our customers to make conscious choices about where their food comes from and how it is grown. Together, we can create a more sustainable and delicious food system.
