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We do a lot here at Miss Rachel's Pantry... all to bring you delicious vegan cuisine. We're a vegan meal delivery and catering company, and every Saturday night we host four-course dinners at our communal farmhouse table. We also bring you off-site catering and accommodations for private parties! Founded by chef/writer/vegan Rachel Klein, Miss Rachel’s Pantry was born out of a desire to feed homestyle vegan eats to anyone and everyone.

Testimonials

We’ve cooked for some awesome people, made a bunch of friends, and filled a lot of bellies. Some of those bellies have talked, and they've said some nice things:

Hello there friend...may ask you a question? Do you know those times where you've wished that a moment could last forever? Well if you've bitten into Miss Rachel's Sweet Barbecue-Style Seitan, or her Open Face BLT Bites, then I'm sure you do. If not, well friend, you've lived an incomplete life.
These and other culinary masterpieces were recently featured at my wedding, and the response from all in attendance was the same: "Amazing!" My blushing bride and I couldn't agree more. Yes friend, that moment will linger forever in my memory as one of the happiest in my life. Never before has a meal so well satisfied the very yearning of one's soul. The tantalizing aroma, the cavalcade of flavors dancing about one's taste buds...each dish was more delicious than the last.
As I sit back and reminisce I am forced to wonder how much work could go into constructing such a moment...but wonder I must, for the process of working with Miss Rachel and her wonderful staff was not only effortless, but thoroughly enjoyable.
Of course it goes without saying that I would, whole heartedly, recommend Miss Rachel's Pantry for any and all catering needs...but recommend, is just not strong enough a word. That's right friend, I would IMPLORE you to avail yourself of all Miss Rachel has in her pantry. These moments need not be saved for such special occasions as weddings, bar mitzvahs, and corporate functions! These moments can be, and are, made every day at Miss Rachel's Pantry...and they are there now, warm and delicious, waiting for you! - Matty B

Thank you again for the amazing food and perfect service! Everyone at the wedding was raving about how friendly and helpful the servers were and how great all the food tasted - and there were only 2 other vegans in the bunch. Everyone was so impressed! I actually had to re-tie the sash on my wedding dress because I was so full from your amazing food! And I was happy to do it, I was definitely not one of those brides who didn’t get to eat on her wedding day. I made sure we were the first to go through the buffet line and piled my plate high. We ate the leftovers the next day and they were still delicious! Rachel, thank you again for being so super nice as well. You were so helpful while we were planning the menu and I never once felt like I had to worry that the food wouldn’t be amazing on our wedding day. You were honestly my very favorite vendor! - Amanda C

I just tried Miss Rachel's Hammie with spinach and red skin mashed potatoes. The meal was the ultimate, generous portions delicately seasoned, it was both delicious and nutritious. The caramelized hammie was sweet and savory with a hint of brown sugar, the potatoes were creamy and infused with a dash of garlic, the spinach which is so often overcooked when dining out was sauteed to perfection AND Miss Rachel delivered it with a smile, you can't beat that. - Jim M

After 3 days of eating meals of cold cereal after having my baby, Rachel’s home cooked meals were very much appreciated. Her cooking is affordable, nourishing, easy to keep, and tastes amazing! She was flexible with our needs, super easy to deal with and her attention to personal detail makes her service superb. - Megan H

We ordered three entrees from Miss Rachel's Pantry and were extremely impressed. I have never had vegan french toast before, and was a little worried when I first saw it, but after the first bite I was sold. It would be nice if there was a restaurant instead of just catering and meal delivery, but all in all I was very impressed. Can't wait to order again and try something new! - Zachary S

Because I despise cooking, I get a delivery of meals from Miss Rachel every week. She is an angel on earth! Each meal is incredibly creative, healthy and made with love. They leave you feeling wonderful and full of energy. She is more than willing to accommodate your likes and dislikes, resulting in meals that are designed for your unique taste buds! -D.M.

Rachel doesn't just cook for me -- she creates and pampers, with masterfully planned concoctions of all varieties. When I first tasted one of her balanced, delicious meals, I knew this is what "home cooked" is supposed to taste like, even though I've never had vegetarian home cooking that good. Her command of flavor makes my meat eater friends salivate, and has created a worshipping disciple out of this vegan. - Meghan F

For my birthday, my boyfriend surprised me with having Miss Rachel over to prepare a vegan dinner. Not only did her bubbly personality instantly set the atmosphere for a great evening, but her professionalism in quickly setting up, cooking, and cleaning up made her the best dinner guest ever. Oh and the FOOD! Girl can bring it! Her home cooking left us feeling guilty as we moaned over the tofu and licked the sauce off our plates. Fresh ingredients, lip-smacking flavors, and awesome presentation, plus anyone who can get my boyfriend to eat all his vegetables is a keeper! Make sure to wear your stretchy pants! - Aneta P

Press

Check out the March 10th Daily News article!

About.com gives us almost 5 stars! 

ChangeUp Magazine likes our Thanksgiving stuff

So does NBC Philadelphia

And Mealticket wants you to call us, too! 

Bucks and Montgomery Living Mag (burb love!)

Reviews on Yelp.com 

Daily Candy write-up 

And again

UWISHUNU (before we changed names)

Philadelphia Weekly 

City Paper

Past Events

Our food has been at so many places!

Aside from personal meal deliveries, parties, cooking classes & beautiful vegan weddings, we’ve fed people at:

  • The 2011 FEASTIVAL
  • Philadelphia SPCA’s top donor dinner
  • University of Pennsylvania’s Law School Symposium
  • Dickinson Square Park’s Farmers Market
  • Campus Philly’s Alternative Spring Break
  • The Humane League of Philadelphia’s Holiday Gala
  • Festival for the Animals at Rittenhouse
  • Luv’n Bunns Bunny Rescue Party
  • 93.3 WMMR’s Morning Show with Preston & Steve
  • Philadelphia Sewing Collective’s Swap-o-Rama-Rama
  • Philly Independent Craft Market
  • Newtown Square Harvest Festival
  • Citizens for a No-Kill Philadelphia Super Adoption Day

And Miss Rachel has taught classes at:

  • COOK in Rittenhouse
  • La Cucina at Reading Terminal Market
  • Greensgrow Farm
  • Essene Market
  • Friends of Animals’ Vegan Pledge