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Goodness Gracious Private Chef + Catering A private chef & catering service that goes beyond the kitchen & the tabletop & into the land

OUR MISSION:

To curate private events and culinary experiences that inspire your next adventure, open your mind, and reveal the true Wine Country. OUR VISION:

A world in which traveling reveals the authentic culture of a place so that its people and community can be better understood and admired for its unique contribution. OUR PURPOSE:

To celebrate the local community and its culture by way of a multi-sensory connection to the land and its stewards.

A little less “me.” A little more “we.”Sometimes it starts with the simplest offer: “Here, you have to try this.”A platt...
10/22/2026

A little less “me.” A little more “we.”

Sometimes it starts with the simplest offer: “Here, you have to try this.”

A platter makes its way around the table. Someone saves you a bite. A story leads to another, and suddenly you’re lingering over empty plates, in no hurry to leave.

That’s what we love about gathering over a meal—the small ways we begin to look after one another.

At Goodness Gracious, we put care into the food and the details so you can settle into those moments. So the person who brought everyone together gets to pull up a chair, too.

Because as much as we love feeding people, we love making room for them to be together.

Who’s overdue for a seat at your table? 🍃

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There’s nothing subtle about a beet. Their flavor profile is earthy and sweet but the right pairing can completely chang...
10/15/2026

There’s nothing subtle about a beet. Their flavor profile is earthy and sweet but the right pairing can completely change the way they taste. ✨

Bright citrus cuts through their earthiness. Tangy goat cheese balances their sweetness. Toasted walnuts bring richness and crunch. Fresh herbs add lift, while horseradish or Dijon gives them the sharp edge they can handle.

That’s the trick with beets: don’t try to soften what makes them distinctive. Give them something to push against.

Beet season is here, and we’re ready for it. 🍂

The table is set for fall. 🍂Our Hearth & Harvest experience is back for the season—an invitation to gather around the ta...
10/08/2026

The table is set for fall. 🍂

Our Hearth & Harvest experience is back for the season—an invitation to gather around the table, pass something delicious, pour another glass, and linger a little longer.

Inspired by Sonoma County’s harvest season, each family-style dinner brings together slow-braised meats, caramelized vegetables, rustic French-American flavors, and thoughtfully paired local wines—all served with the warmth of a countryside gathering.
Because some of the best evenings aren’t meant to be rushed. They’re meant to be shared.

Inquire about your Hearth & Harvest dinner through the link in our bio.

Sonoma Valley, how many times have you said “we should really have you over for dinner!” ?😊This is your sign. Introducin...
10/08/2026

Sonoma Valley, how many times have you said “we should really have you over for dinner!” ?😊

This is your sign. Introducing the Weekday Dinner Special from Goodness Gracious: book any Monday through Thursday and your own private Chef and Server take over your kitchen. No shopping, no cooking, no cleaning. You pick the menu, and you spend the evening with your people instead of at the stove. 

Perfect for the neighbors you keep meaning to get to know, book club that deserves better than chips and dip, or friends you haven’t seen since summer.

🍽️ $95 per person (normally $195!)
🗓️ Monday-Thursday evenings, 8+ guests
🍪 Choose a 3-course plated dinner or a family style feast, both finished with our bourbon-salted chocolate chip cookies

We love this community and want to see you gathering. Inquire at [email protected] and send that text to your friends. Weeknights are wide-open!

PS holidays excluded; available October-February; 7 days notice is ideal

Full details and menus:
Www.goodnessgraciouseats.com/weekdayspecial

We are so proud to introduce Chef Brian as the Executive Chef leading our kitchen at Goodness Gracious. Brian has been w...
10/02/2026

We are so proud to introduce Chef Brian as the Executive Chef leading our kitchen at Goodness Gracious.

Brian has been with us since the very beginning—learning, growing, and building alongside us every step of the way. He brings our mission to life through his leadership, his deep appreciation for the local bounty around us, and the care he puts into everything that leaves our kitchen.

He is also genuinely one of the most delightful humans to work with. We can’t wait to see what he has in store for this next chapter. 🍃

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You can tell fall has arrived by what’s waiting at the farm stand. 💛These beautiful squash and cabbages come from Seven ...
09/17/2026

You can tell fall has arrived by what’s waiting at the farm stand. 💛

These beautiful squash and cabbages come from Seven Moons Farm, one of the local farms we’re proud to purchase from.

Seven Moons is run by longtime friends Rebecca Bozzelli, Kate Cherry, Ross Cannard, and Nick Rupiper. Together, they grow a wide variety of fruits and vegetables while building healthy soil through organic compost, cover crops, and rotational planting. Their farming tradition reaches back 45 years, when Ross’s father, Bob Cannard, began growing for Chez Panisse.

This return to the season’s deeper, earthier flavors also means our Hearth & Harvest Table is back—a private-chef experience featuring five generous, family-style dishes inspired by what’s beautiful right now.✨

Think slow-braised meats, roasted root vegetables, rustic French-American flavors, chocolate cake, and regional wine—all served around a table made for lingering. 🍂

Follow the link in bio to plan your Hearth & Harvest gathering. 🍁

**eCountryDining

After 94 years, we say farewell and thank you to Vella Cheese Company.Family-owned since opening its doors in 1931, Vell...
09/11/2026

After 94 years, we say farewell and thank you to Vella Cheese Company.

Family-owned since opening its doors in 1931, Vella remained deeply rooted in tradition, with much of its cheesemaking carried out in the same thoughtful way for generations. Its award-winning cheeses became part of Sonoma’s culinary story—and part of ours, too.

Goodness Gracious has proudly used Vella cheese since our very first day, most notably the beloved Mezzo Secco in our “Leafs and Things” salad.

We are grateful for every wheel, every shared meal, and the Vella family’s remarkable contribution to our community. Thank you for feeding Sonoma so beautifully for nearly a century. You will be deeply missed. 🤍

09/03/2026

A good dinner party should feel effortless from the table. 🍃✨🥂

The menu is only one part of it. The timing, the service, the clearing, the last course, the kitchen at the end of the night — all of those details shape how an evening feels.

Our job is to hold that rhythm so the host doesn’t have to.

We cook, serve, clear, and clean with the same care we bring to the food, so you can stay at the table and enjoy the people you invited over in the first place. 🧑‍🍳🍽️

That, to us, is what a dinner party should be.

DM us to start planning your next private dinner party. 🍃

09/01/2026

A Haunted Victorian Halloween at Songbird Parlour

On Friday, October 30, Songbird Parlour transforms its historic 1839 manor into a gothic playground of elegant terror. Think candlelight, vintage costumes, haunting beats, and a night where Victorian ghosts meet modern revelry.

Dress to impress (or distress) and enjoy DJ entertainment, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a costume contest with a cash prize. 21+ event.

Spots are limited—secure your tickets and plan your most unforgettable Halloween night in Sonoma Valley.

https://www.songbirdparlour.com/special-events/a-haunted-victorian-halloween-at-songbird-parlour-hybzj

We’d be lying if we said the Mezze Board wasn’t our absolute favorite way to kick off our Al Fresco Mediterranean dinner...
08/27/2026

We’d be lying if we said the Mezze Board wasn’t our absolute favorite way to kick off our Al Fresco Mediterranean dinners. 😍🍃🥂

Abundant, colorful, and made for lingering over good wine—followed by four family-style courses, paired boutique bottles, and a sparkling clean kitchen before we say goodnight.

Available through October for intimate groups of 18 or fewer (minimum 7 days advance booking required).

Tap the link in our bio to explore the seasonal menu or send us a DM to start planning your evening. 🍃🥂

Address

14301 Arnold Drive, STE 3
Glen Ellen, CA
95442

Telephone

+17073431308

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