Grateful Fed Catering Company

10/19/2026

Hey y’all! It’s Monday morning, and this weather is SCREAMING for soup!

Our newsletter is coming out today, but here’s a little sneak peek at what’s cooking at Grateful Fed this week!

CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS ARE BACK!

Made from scratch with hand-pulled chicken, just the way they should be! We’re making a BIG vat this week, but we need to know how big to make it!

We’ve also got our hearty Vegan Chili on the menu!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER IS A THIS OR THAT!

THIS: A warm bowl of soup and a sandwich.

THAT: A delicious Taco Salad with chips, salsa, AND queso!

OR BOTH! Grab your Taco Salad for Wednesday dinner and take home a couple quarts of soup for later in the week. Best of both worlds!

FEEDING THE WHOLE FAMILY?

Our $99 Family Feast Pack includes:

* A HALF GALLON of soup
* 12 sliders (ham, turkey, or vegetarian)
* A 48-ounce fresh salad

Now that’s dinner handled!

SOUP TO GO!

* Quart — $15
* Half Gallon — $30
* Gallon — $60

Soup will be available starting Wednesday at lunchtime!

Now here’s the big question…

Are you TEAM TACO SALAD, TEAM SOUP & SANDWICH, or TEAM BOTH?

And if you want to guarantee your chicken & dumplings, COMMENT BELOW how many quarts you’d like! We’re making plenty, but we’d love to know just how big that pot needs to be!

Let’s get something warm and wonderful on the table this week, y’all!

10/16/2026

Well, apparently Starr and I decided to get matching tattoos today. Unfortunately, ours came courtesy of two different pieces of hot kitchen equipment. Same arm, practically the same burn. That’s one way to show team spirit, I suppose.

Y’all, what a Friday at Third Street!

We had the core crew back together today. Pete, Tabby, Starr, Devon, Corinne, and me. And let me tell you, the amount of food that came out of this little kitchen today was nothing short of phenomenal.

Tonight we’re feeding folks at a retirement party AND a 100th birthday celebration. Tomorrow we’ve got FIVE Hampden-Sydney Homecoming events, Longwood Women’s Basketball, and a wedding. Then we’ll wrap up the weekend feeding a church group on Sunday morning.

And somewhere in the middle of all that cooking, our last remaining original stove decided it was time to retire, too.

This was the little $500 stove I bought when I first opened Grateful Fed, back when I was buying equipment with my little envelope of cash and a whole lot of hope. That stove has cooked more meals than I could ever begin to count.

My daddy said today, “If that thing was a car, it’d have 50 million miles on it. It doesn’t owe you a dime.”

And he’s right.

Of course, the timing could have been better. But that’s the restaurant business. One step forward, two steps back, and occasionally you burn your arm on the way.

We bit the bullet and bought a replacement today. Thankfully, we needed a little stove, not a giant commercial one, so it was $700 instead of $7,000. I’ll call that a win. It arrives tomorrow.

But here’s what I really want to say.

Today I watched a team of people who know each other, know their jobs, and know how to make things happen come together and absolutely knock it out of the park. We cooked, we laughed, we hustled, we probably said a few things that shouldn’t be repeated, and we kept right on going.

There is something pretty special about having your people back in the kitchen together.

We’re tired. We’re a little crispy around the edges. Apparently some of us are literally crispy.

But we’re ready for one heck of a weekend.

Here’s to good food, good people, old stoves that gave us everything they had, and a team that just keeps showing up.

Happy Friday, y’all. We’ve got a whole lot of people to feed, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Gratefully yours,
Tammy

10/15/2026

We overcooked AGAIN! And you know what that means… our overcook is YOUR win!

Y’all, apparently we still haven’t figured out how to cook in small batches around here. But that’s good news for somebody who’s hungry!

HOT & READY RIGHT NOW!

We’ve got 2 quarts of Chicken & Corn Chowder up for grabs!

* $15 per quart
* Take both for $25!

And we have ONE half pan of our homemade lasagna left from last night’s prep! It’s all assembled and ready to go, just waiting for the oven.

You make the call:

* $60 – Hot, baked, and ready to eat! Give us about an hour and a half.
* $50 – Take it home unbaked! Pop it in your own oven whenever you’re ready.

No cooking, no grocery shopping, and a pretty darn good deal on some homemade food!

First come, first served! Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Comment below or send us a message to claim yours. Don’t wait too long, because y’all know how these things go!

Grateful Fed Catering — a little extra food, a whole lot of love.

10/14/2026

LAST CALL FOR LASAGNA, Y’ALL!

That big pot of sauce has been working for two days, and we’re ready to let it do what it came here to do: feed you supper.

Orders close at NOON TODAY so we can get these lasagnas in the oven for tonight!

And a little love for our VEGETARIAN LASAGNA: yes, we have that option! We’ve only got one vegetarian order so far, and making just one serving is a little tricky. If you’ve been sitting out lasagna night because you don’t eat meat, pull up a chair. We’d love to make some for you, too.

Feeding a crew? Our $99 Family Feast includes:

• A whole half pan of lasagna—about 8–10 servings, depending on how generously you slice it
• A 48-ounce salad
• Half a loaf of garlic bread

Tonight’s dessert is apple pie bread pudding with caramel. Because apparently we weren’t making your supper decision easy enough already.

And a little honest kitchen-table talk: we love feeding you on Wednesday nights. We’ve spent years trying to make a homemade, reasonably priced supper that gives you a break from cooking and brings folks around the table.

To keep this program going, we need to average about 50 dinners each week. That’s what helps the labor and food costs make sense.

As we shared in the newsletter, some changes are coming to Grateful Fed. Wednesday dinners are one of the things I’ve been holding onto with both hands. We’ll reevaluate before Christmas, and if we aren’t averaging those 50 dinners a week, our final Wednesday dinner of December will be our last as we head into 2027.

We’d sure love to keep it rocking and rolling. Ordering supper, telling a friend, or sharing this post all help.

Let us feed you tonight. Meat or vegetarian, one supper or a whole family feast—get those orders in by NOON!
Order- www.gratefulfedcatering.com
Call- 434-394-0424

10/12/2026

Good Monday morning, y’all! We’re rolling right along through October and kicking off Hampden-Sydney homecoming week with plenty of good food—and falling back in love with soup!

Here’s what’s cooking at Grateful Fed this week:

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER
Homemade lasagna, your choice of meat or vegetarian, served with garlic bread, salad, and apple pie bread pudding for a sweet finish. Let us handle supper so you can enjoy your evening!

SOUP, SALAD & SLIDERS — AVAILABLE STARTING THURSDAY
Our $99 take-home pack includes:
• Two quarts of vegan chili or chicken and corn chowder
• One dozen ham, turkey, or vegetarian sliders
• One 48-ounce salad

Just right for gathering around the table on a cool fall evening. Stay tuned for this pack each week—the soup choices will change, so there’s always something new to look forward to!

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY HOMECOMING TAILGATE SPECIALS
Check out our tailgate specials below and get your weekend food plans squared away! You don’t have to be headed to homecoming to enjoy these packages. They’re great for watching the game at home, having friends over, or keeping everybody fed through a busy weekend.

Tailgate orders must be placed in advance. Saturday pickup and delivery are available, with a delivery fee. Need your order at another time over the weekend? Reach out so we can coordinate availability.

Visit www.GratefulFedCatering.com to browse this week’s offerings and tailgate specials. Send us your selections through the contact form or email [email protected], and we’ll help get your order together.

Help us keep the “fed” in Grateful Fed—we’ll bring the good food, and you bring your appetite! Every order and every share helps keep our kitchen cooking, and we’re grateful for you.

Which soup are you falling for this week: vegan chili or chicken and corn chowder?

10/08/2026

**FLASH SALE! Somebody's getting hooked up today!**

Well, y'all know we don't do anything halfway at The Grateful Fed, and today we've got a deal that's almost too good to be true!

**8 pieces of our famous fried chicken AND a HALF PAN of our homemade mac & cheese!**

**Just $40 for the whole thing!**

That's right. FORTY DOLLARS. We're practically giving away the good stuff today!

Here's the catch: **You MUST pick it up by 4:30 TODAY!**

We've got a little extra goodness in the kitchen, and we'd rather see it on somebody's supper table than anywhere else.

**First come, first served! Comment SOLD or message us NOW to claim yours!**

Good Food. Brighter Days. And today, a whole lot of chicken for a whole lot less!

**The Grateful Fed Catering Company**
1811 West Third Street, Farmville

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10/06/2026

I’m 52… and frying chicken for YOU!

Today’s my birthday—fifty-two!
Tomorrow I’m frying a feast for you.
No fancy gifts, no big bouquet,
Just order some chicken and make my day!

With mac and cheese and green beans, too,
A yeast roll baked with love for you.
Banana pudding to end it right—
Now THAT’S how we do birthday night!

White meat or dark, whichever you choose,
This birthday dinner’s too good to lose.
So skip the dishes, let us cook—
And give that “Order Now” a look!

Wednesday, October 7
$16 single meal | $59 family four-pack
Family pack includes 8 pieces of chicken!
📍 Pickup 4–6 PM at 1811 West 3rd Street

My birthday wish? A SOLD-OUT day!
Order your chicken the Grateful Fed way!

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10/05/2026

🍂 Fall in Love with Fuqua Dining 🍂

Fuqua families, I want to tell you a little bit about why we’re launching Fall in Love with Fuqua Dining.

One of the things I heard when Grateful Fed became part of Fuqua this year was that when you become part of Fuqua, you become part of a family. And family tells each other the truth.

The truth is, we absolutely love feeding your kids. We have loved becoming part of the Falcon community. We've heard wonderful feedback from students, parents, teachers and staff, and some of the stories have meant more to us than you probably realize.

We've heard from families whose children have dietary restrictions — including gluten-free students who haven't always been able to eat what everyone else is eating — who are now able to sit down and enjoy lunch alongside their friends.

That's exactly what we wanted Fuqua Dining to be. But here's the other part of the truth: For Grateful Fed to continue providing the variety, quality and level of service we're bringing to Fuqua, we need to feed more Falcons each day.

Our goal is 100 Falcons Fed every day.

Right now, we're generally feeding somewhere between 50 and 75 students a day. That's a great start, but we need more consistent participation for Fuqua Dining to grow into the program we believe it can be.

So we're not asking you to order lunch because you have to.
We're asking you to give us a chance.

If your child has enjoyed their lunches, tell another Fuqua parent. If you've been meaning to try us, give us a shot. If your child orders once a week, maybe let them pick another day that looks good.
And, parents, we're far enough into the school year that you may already be getting a little tired of packing that lunchbox every morning anyway. 😂

So we're going to make it fun!!!!!!

100 FALCONS FED = FREE FOOD!

Every day we reach 100 Falcons Fed, every student who ordered lunch that day gets an entry into our monthly drawing.
The more qualifying days your child orders, the more chances your family has to win.

🍕 Your child gets to be the hero:
Our winning Falcon receives a FREE Grateful Fed pizza party for their entire class, including dessert!

🍗 And your family gets a night off:
The winning family receives a FREE Wednesday Night Grateful Fed Family Four-Pack Dinner so you can experience a little more of what we do — without having to cook dinner.

We'll draw a winner in October, November and December.
No extra purchase. No entry form. No hoops to jump through.
Just eat lunch. Feed a Falcon. And help us get to 100.

We want to continue growing with Fuqua. We want to keep learning what your children love. We want to keep finding ways to include kids with different dietary needs. And most importantly, we want to keep feeding your Falcons.

If you've already fallen in love with Fuqua Dining, help us spread the word. If you haven't tried us yet, come see what all the fuss is about. Let's get to 100 Falcons Fed.

With gratitude,
Tammy & the Grateful Fed Team

10/05/2026

HOMECOMING. TAILGATING. FALL WEEKENDS.
WE’VE GOT THE FOOD.

Hampden-Sydney Homecoming is coming, fall sports are in full swing, and weekends around here are BUSY—which means it’s time to bring out our Grateful Fed Fall Tailgate Collection!

And despite the name, you definitely don’t need a football ticket to order one.

Heading back to your high school alma mater?
Hosting friends at the house?
Going to a college game?
Watching from the couch?
Family coming into town?

Need food for a Saturday gathering and simply don’t feel like cooking?

Grab a Tailgate Pack.
We’ve put together five scratch-made, ready-to-share options:
🏈 Breakfast of Champions — $120
🏈 The Sideline Social — $215
🏈 The Chicken Picnic — $299
🏈 The Tiger Slider Party — $379
🏈 A Bite of It All — $649

From breakfast croissants and blueberry muffins to fried chicken, country ham biscuits, sliders, subs, homemade salads, pimento cheese and all the good stuff in between—there’s a pack for everything from a small Saturday gathering to feeding the whole crew.

A couple of important things to know:
Tailgate Packs require at least 48 hours’ notice and are sold as the packages shown—no substitutions or changes to package contents. That’s how we keep them easy to order, efficient for our kitchen, and a great value for you.

They’re called Tailgate Packs, but you can order them any weekend—or anytime you need an easy spread for a crowd.
Scratch-made. Ready to share. Made for game day...or whatever your day looks like.
Message us or visit Grateful Fed to preorder yours! 🏈

10/03/2026

Wednesday Night Dinners ARE LIVE! Order today -- there is a chance we might sell out this week, if birthday magic is real! For everyone asking how they can help.... let me feed you this week!

Southern Fried Chicken House-Made Macaroni & Cheese Green Beans Homemade Yeast Roll Banana Pudding Each Dinner comes with two pieces of our Southern fried chicken. Choose: WHITE MEAT — Breast + Wing DARK MEAT — Leg + Thigh Feeding the family? Our $59 Family Four-Pa