About Around the Table Cincy
We're wildly passionate about connecting people through culinary experiences!
Throughout history and across cultures, preparing and sharing food together is a custom that encourages human connection.
It’s why so many life and business events are planned around a meal. Through our event and catering services, we are honored to be a part of these meaningful moments.
Julie Dowty, Owner
My journey began in 2004 when I opened The Art of Entertaining, featuring kitchen products for cooking and entertaining. We soon offered interactive cooking classes — an instant hit — but it was a client party in our kitchen that truly inspired Around the Table. I observed how much guests loved watching and interacting with the chef as he cooked their meal and how it got them mixing and mingling. That was my lightbulb moment:
I realized the world needed more creativity in event design and execution.
“Dinner isn’t what you do at the end of the evening, it is the evening.”
Art Buchwald, Nationally Syndicated Journalist/Humorist
Our Chef Team
Around the Table Cincy's team of chefs have a combined 25 years of mastering their culinary genius. Though they take their kitchen creations very seriously, they have a special knack for making sure everyone else is having fun. Their culinary creativity, sense of playfulness, and imagination are the heart and soul that bring people together through delicious food.
With each meal our chef team creates, we honor the loving memory of Chef Jason Reading, our founding chef. His unparalleled talent and passion for cuisine brought warmth and excellence to our kitchen, and his legacy will continue to inspire us every day.
For over 17 years, we’ve faced successes and challenges that pushed us to perfect the art of transforming the typical dinner party, business meeting, baby shower, or wedding reception into an interactive experience. Our goal with every event is to ignite the connection behind the genuine smiles and breathtaking laughs that come alive Around the Table.
Around the Table Event Team
Our event team is crazy talented with a combined 50 years of experience. Each person brings their own unique skillset to the table as it relates to cuisine, event design, and, of course, inspiring connection. Their impressive array of event and catering skills transforms your gathering into an immersive culinary experience, leaving a lasting impression on all your guests.
"Everyone raved about the food...
everything [he] prepared was so delicious!"
