From The Ground Up

From The Ground Up Food Truck

Highland, NY

NY and CT

Service area

5.0

Praised by couples for:

Seasoned professional

Table setting and decorations

Flexibility

James, Liana, and the entire team at From The Ground Up were an absolute pleasure to work with! They made the whole process of planning the catering for our wedding so easy. Great communication and flexible with their packages. Very reasonably priced, and could not recommend their food more. Our guests were raving about the entire set up, from the service of the passed hors d’oeuvres to the presentation of the dessert table. 10/10 would absolutely recommend.

Kait G.

5.0

AMAZING! That's the first thing I have to say!! Super professional, great food with a big variety of choices, awesome milkshakes, and the kindest most personable owner. If you are having a low key DIY wedding I would definitely recommend From the Ground Up food trucks! They have 2 food trucks so you can pick 2 different menus then for a little extra per person, one truck and switch to an ice cream truck. The kids and adults loveddd the milkshakes and we got some super cute photos of us with them instead of a cake cutting. James, the owner, was so easy to work with from the first phone call, to the walk through (where he even helped me more a couple tables for photos) to the day of the event. It was so cool seeing him in the truck and saying hi to him day of since he felt like a close friend by then! TLDR great food, great people, great experience

Renee B.

5.0

Based out of Poughkeepsie, NY, From The Ground Up is a food truck and mobile cafe that offers wedding catering services. You can call on us to deliver our creations to your special celebration. From The Ground Up is the Hudson Valley's first mobile cafe. Our mainstays are sandwiches, soups, salads, and freshly-brewed espresso beverages. We also have a great range of menus and can create a custom menu for your wedding dining. We're happy to draw on culinary styles such as classic American, barbecue, Southwestern, Hawaiian, Latin American, and more. From The Ground Up offers you a menu tasting ahead of your wedding day. On the big day itself, we can deliver, set up, and clean up your meal. We offer passed appetizers, chef stations, buffets, family-style dining, and seated meals. If you or your guests have dietary requirements, we will work to accommodate these. We can provide dish options that are vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, kosher, nut-free, sugar-free, or organic.

LGBTQ+-owned and Woman-owned Business

4+ years in business

Speaks English

10 team members

Details

Cuisine

American

BBQ

Chinese

French

Fusion

Greek

Hawaiian

Italian

Japanese

Latin American

Mexican

Seafood

Southwestern

Specialty

Dietary Options

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Kosher

Nut Free

Organic

Sugar Free

Vegan

Vegetarian

Food & Catering

Buffet

Catering Clean Up

Catering Delivery & Setup

Chef Stations

Family Style

Food Trucks

Menu Tastings

Passed Appetizers

Seated Meal

Servers

Any questions?

5.0

out of 5.0

5 reviews

Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Review Summary

This AI-generated summary is a snapshot of this vendor's ratings and feedback.

From The Ground Up delivers outstanding food and service, with guests raving about the menu, milkshakes, and presentation. The team is communicative, flexible, reasonably priced, and carefully accommodates dietary restrictions while handling large parties smoothly. Their food trucks and charming cafe make them a top choice for DIY or intimate weddings.

Search reviews

Kait G

James, Liana, and the entire team at From The Ground Up were an absolute pleasure to work with! They made the whole process of planning the catering for our wedding so easy. Great...

communication and flexible with their packages. Very reasonably priced, and could not recommend their food more. Our guests were raving about the entire set up, from the service of the passed hors d’oeuvres to the presentation of the dessert table. 10/10 would absolutely recommend.

Renee B

AMAZING! That's the first thing I have to say!! Super professional, great food with a big variety of choices, awesome milkshakes, and the kindest most personable owner. If you are ...

having a low key DIY wedding I would definitely recommend From the Ground Up food trucks! They have 2 food trucks so you can pick 2 different menus then for a little extra per person, one truck and switch to an ice cream truck. The kids and adults loveddd the milkshakes and we got some super cute photos of us with them instead of a cake cutting. James, the owner, was so easy to work with from the first phone call, to the walk through (where he even helped me more a couple tables for photos) to the day of the event. It was so cool seeing him in the truck and saying hi to him day of since he felt like a close friend by then! TLDR great food, great people, great experience

Any questions?

Rose M

Our wedding reception at From the Ground Up's cafe was amazing and I could not have asked for a better experience! The food was wonderful--we heard lots of comments from guests say...

ing how much they loved it. As a person with serious allergies, they were super accommodating and careful to make sure I had no issues! The staff was kind, attentive, and welcoming. The inside of the cafe is so cute and well decorated (I love the dark wood tables), it's a perfect intimate setting. We were also able to take photos using the grounds outside! I would highly recommend their cafe if you're planning a wedding or other event.

Jake W

They were so amazing! Not only was the food delicious, but they went above and beyond to make sure our day was special. They were clear with communication and worked with me when i...

ssues popped up. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!

Justin O

Truly SO wonderful to work with… James was organized, quick to respond, and so kind. They worked with us to accommodate several types of dietary needs, and the food was great! Chef...

Liana was able to think on the fly and adapt our menu last minute to keep us within budget based on the venue kitchen available. Day-of staff was on top of it, and my husband and I never had to worry about a thing—they handled 120+ guests without issue! Highly recommend!

Service area & Contact info

6142 Merlot Drive, Highland, NY

Open map

NY and CT
Typically included in the starting cost

(845) 600-6819

Want to book a visit?

Start the convo

*=Required

Use this secure form to reach out and share your wedding vision.

From The Ground Up's photos

Why use The Knot to message vendors?

Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure.
Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place.
Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go.
For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.

From The Ground Up

About this vendor

Review Summary

Service area & Contact info

Wedding vendors in Highland

Why use The Knot to message vendors?