Rob Handel Catering

Chef, forager, teacher

I’ve had a passion since childhood to create. Farm-to-table long before it was a buzzword. Creating everything from soaps and textiles to meals designed around locally sourced and foraged foods.

I am currently the executive chef at The Bees Knees Cafe, a farm to table cafe located on Heather Ridge Farm, an Animal Welfare Approved farm that raises grass fed and pastured meats, poultry, eggs, and honey. We're available to cater private events and curated dinner parties using locally-resourced, seasonal foods. Special consideration is taken for gluten free and paleo diets, vegetarian meals may be prepared by request. 

In addition to weekly brunch and lunch offerings, we organize a monthly "Supper Club" at the farm. This is a five or six course tasting dinner crafted with our own meats and complemented by locally grown and foraged produce, herbs, and flavors. I also teach monthly cooking classes that aim to provide a technique based approach to cooking that is accessible to cooks of all skill levels. For more information about the tasting dinners and cooking classes, please visit the Heather Ridge Farm website HERE

Please take a moment to review a sampling of my work on these pages.


Looking to get a taste of the Catskills and Hudson Valley, but don’t want to venture out of the comfort of your home or rental? I specialize in preparing restaurant quality meals on-site at your location, allowing you to relax and enjoy without the drive home afterwards.

With years of experience working in unfamiliar home kitchens I bring all the tools necessary to prepare a multi-course meal for you and your guests. In addition to preparing, cooking, and serving the meal I also handle all cleanup, leaving your kitchen clean and ready for the next day. Perfect for bachelorette/bachelor parties, birthday weekends, family vacations, and holiday parties.

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Winter 2023-2024 Dinner Menu

2024 Brunch Menu


In addition to my standard menus I also offer bespoke menus crafted around your specific tastes and preferences.

Contact me to discuss planning your next gathering, whatever the size. Happily serving Windham, Hunter, Tannersville, Hudson, Catskill, Kingston, Rhinebeck, Albany, Delmar, Guilderland, and beyond.