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Kenny Family Owned Since 2002

Bernie Kenny, a legend in the Mid-Atlantic supermarket business, is known for his passion and innovation. He continues making his mark throughout the region as a masterful entrepreneur.

Delaware Gourmet Catering, also known as DGC has been operating in New Castle County, Delaware since 2002.

Over the years, Bernie's daughter, Melissa Kenny, steered the company toward the more challenging but rewarding business of feeding the most vulnerable: our seniors and children.

Delaware Gourmet Catering has earned the reputation for merging the flexibility and deliciousness of catering with the mass production of meals that meet federal and state nutritional guidelines.

Having recently completed a major renovation project of the facility, DGC is expanding its reach into the social, business, fundraising and event catering marketplace. DGC now has the capacity to offer first class and highly competitive catering services. Large or small, we utilize the skills, attention to detail and our legendary Kenny Family customer service for your event. Everything from a simple office meeting to your major events fall within our service levels. Bernie and Melissa continue to lead with a seeming inexhaustible drive and passion, relentlessly striving for perfection in all that they do.

You, the customers and clients reap the benefits in the form of Social, Business, Organizational and Charitable events that are second to none. Today in the realm of catering, we stand tall and proud in our ability to deliver what you have come to expect from a Kenny owned business. We thank you for being part of our family.

Delaware Gourmet Catering Raises The Bar

Delaware Gourmet Catering is now recognized throughout the region as a top tier caterer. Our ability to offer an unprecedented range of product and service options places us in high demand. Large or small, basic or elaborate, we do it all! Our ability to put top notch talent at your disposal is your assurance of superior quality. Our business relationships allow us to source ethnic and international cuisine. Our on staff pit master prepares traditional wood smoked selections in our three hundred pound capacity mobile smoker. We have the means to provide you with equipment, disposables, Eco-friendly disposables, display wares, service staffing, wedding cakes and even professional floral design specialists to enhance your event. Our goal is to meet and exceed your expectations and deliver a superior experience at competitive pricing. If you are considering making plans for your next event, it will be well worth your time to speak with us first. Like everything else we do, contacting us is as easy as pushing a button. We always respond within 48 hours. We look forward to working with you. Large or small, basic or elaborate, we do it all!

Chef Jerry At Ministry of Caring Crab Fest

Our GM / Executive Chef Wm. Jerry Proctor

My professional career spans more than forty years in Food and Beverage Operations. Twenty of those years have been in senior management positions across a wide range of venues.

The Kenny Family recruited me to fill key roles in their organizational structure. My training extended to all aspects of the Supermarket business. My food and beverage background allowed for a smooth transition to fill the Food Service Director Position on a temporary basis when that need arose.

In 2011, I was offered the position of GM/ Executive Chef at Delaware Gourmet Catering, A Kenny Family Owned Business. My management skills and business savvy have allowed the business to grow dramatically. Effective client relations, negotiation skills, effective procurement processes and hands on leadership are directly responsible for the growth in profitability of the corporation.

To date, the business has grown to producing between twenty - eight hundred to thirty - five hundred meals on a daily basis. I am projecting continued growth in our current market segment while continuing to exceed the expectation of our current client base. Business will also expand into the catering market segment as well as other related growth markets.

I attribute my success to my work ethic and drive stemming from dishwasher level, through increasing positions of responsibilities within large national chains to my current senior management position. I am a skilled motivator who instills passion and purpose in my teams. I am a Food Safety Manager, certified by The National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. I have achieved much in my career and I intend to continue to expand my knowledge and growth for years to come.