Photo by Alison Conklin
Gather
Husband-and-wife team Cindie and Kevin Feldman first considered opening a full-service event venue in late 2017, when they were approached by friends about the prospect of re-opening the space that used to hold Waterfalls Catered Affairs. Initially, they dismissed the idea, as they were too busy running their catering company, 29 Cooks. When they began to find themselves forced to turn down events due to the limited kitchen space that many locales had to offer, they reconsidered. The Feldmans teamed up with Skepton Construction to create Gather, a space that would be able to host indoor and outdoor events. “The name Gather really comes from wanting people to feel that when they come together with friends, family and food, they leave feeling good,” says Cindie, executive chef. “It gives us a sense of happiness, belonging or even just feeling supported when we hear the word. It’s a feeling we hope to convey to everyone who steps onto the grounds.”
Gather focuses on farm-to-fork-style food that uses high-quality ingredients sourced by sustainable growers and responsible vendors, resulting in a difference people can taste. With their use of grazing tables, a creative menu and a shareable option, the team at Gather hopes to appeal to a wide variety of clients and events. “My thought behind this goes back to the name,” says Cindie. “I picture events where people are seated and may not know each other, such as a wedding. Since people are so attached to their cell phones, we feel that if they have to pass the bread, or maybe the roasted carrots, it will cause them to make organic and lively small talk.”
5402 Chestnut St., Emmaus | 484.225.8087 | gathereventspa.com
