Delivery Rank: Marigold Catering Co - Events With Elegance!
Great food has the power to bring people together, and few understand this better than Adrienne Cole. As the owner and operator of Marigold, Adrienne has transformed her passion for food into an unforgettable dining experience, blending Southern hospitality with refined elegance. Through her restaurant and catering company, she has not only delighted taste buds but has also enriched her community, creating meals that are as memorable as they are delicious. Alongside her husband Kris, Adrienne leads Marigold Catering Co., a company built on the belief that catering should be more than just a meal—it should be an experience. With a combined three decades in the hospitality industry, they bring restaurant-quality excellence to every event, curating menus with seasonal, high-quality ingredients tailored to each client’s unique vision. In this exclusive interview with Delivery Rank, Adrienne shares her journey in the culinary world, the joys and challenges of running a business with her partner, and the magic that happens when passion meets the plate.
What inspired you both to start Marigold Catering Co., and how did your shared vision for the business come to life?
Kris and I have both have always had a passion for providing unique and memorable experiences through our shared love and value of food and service. We were both working in the industry – I was operating our restaurant Café 9/M, and Kris was working at a kitchen incubator space, but we were still looking for opportunities to grow and have visibility in the Louisville community. In February of 2019, the idea of Marigold Catering Company was created with the goal of bringing that restaurant-quality experience to the home. I already had the kitchen, equipment and space to make this dream happen, and thus Marigold Catering Company launched in May of 2019. Our first event was through a close connection where we had the opportunity to cater an exclusive Derby party, and from there, the business took off running. Our brand has grown significantly since then, especially with the inclusion of Marigold Mobile Bar, which was a cool activation the city had not seen before. We have had beautiful opportunities come our way and are excited to see how we continue to serve the community through Marigold Catering Company.
As a husband-and-wife team, what are some of the challenges and benefits of running a business together? How do you balance work and family life?
There are always going to be challenges of running a business with your significant other, and one of them is maintaining a balance between your business and personal life. It is all about intentionality. At some point in the day, work must stop, and family time must begin. You have to be intentional about carving that time out for one another. Open communication and respect are also key to running a business together. We recognize that we each have our own strengths and the need to be supportive of one another as we do our own thing. Kris and I share a vision for this company and care about this industry, and because of that, it has been incredibly fulfilling to see our hard work come to life.