About Us

History

Ate O Ate received the 2017 and 2018 Couple’s Choice Award from Wedding Wire, was voted number 1 caterer by the Catskill Mountain News Best Service Awards for four consecutive years, and received the Delaware Chamber of Commerce “New Business of the Year” in 2013. Our name is pronounced 808 which is the area code to Hawaii, one of our favorite places on earth! We operate with true Aloha spirit. Our food truck is a state of the art commercial kitchen fully equipped to meet all your needs and standards. We pride ourselves in our environmentally friendly practices–from the use compostable containers to the conversion of our used fryer oil into bio diesel fuel.

We do everything possible to reduce our carbon footprint and strive for the best hand made farm to table food in the Catskills. When Ate O Ate is not catering private events and weddings, we are out on the street or stationed at Union Grove Distillery serving our loyal and local customers. References available upon request.

About the Chef

Rich Ellsworth is a self-taught chef who relies on quality ingredients and a high level of taste to guide his menu development. His ability to incorporate interesting concepts and textures to traditional comfort food sets his aside from the pool of regional caterers.

In recent years, Ellsworth has taken the coveted Blue Ribbon award for two consecutive years during the annual sold out Louisiana Saturday Night cooking competition and also boasts the winning Best in Show recognition for his shrimp bisque during the 2009 Roxbury/Fleischmanns cookoff.

From Duck Gumbo with Crispy Cracklin’s and Asian Braised Pork Belly to Creamy White Gourmet Cheese Sauce over Egg Noodles, Topped with Pan seared, Sesame encrusted Yellow Fin tuna (yes, some call it tuna noodle casserole) Ate o Ate will work with you to develop a custom menu best suited for your catered or food truck event.

We can offer any variation of tastes to accommodate your event and budget.