In The Media
Eyes in the Prize – Sara Kep’s Kitchen puts Owner/Chef in her Element
Frederick Magazine
November 2025 (Page 56)
2025 Maryland’s Best Cookbook
Governor Moore’s Buy Local Cookout!
Sara’s recipe for Flank Steak with Blue Cheese Sauce and Watermelon Salad (Page 7)
The Apple of Thurmont’s Eye: Catoctin Mountain Orchard
Gateway
Summer 2025 (Page 11)
Sara Kep’s Kitchen Removes the Hassle from Dinner Prep
The Catoctin Banner
February 2025 (Page 20)
Top Women in Food
Sass: The Food Issue
January/February 2023
Sara Kep’s Kitchen gives back to the community
DC News Now
November 2022
2022 Best of the Best:
Best Catering Company (Finalist)
Frederick News Post
October 2022
2022 Best of the Best:
Best Organic or Specialty Food Store (Finalist)
Frederick News Post
October 2022
Shared Kitchens in Frederick
City of Frederick Department of Economic Development
March 2022
Dinner Delivered
FiND iT FREDERiCK
Spring 2022
Reflections from a First-Time Donor
Frederick Rescue Mission
February 2021
Eyes on the Prize
Frederick Magazine, November 2025
Sara talks about her approach to menu design (especially for those with dietary restrictions such as gluten free and low histamine), what fuels her through a 12-hour day, and taking on purchasing her own commercial kitchen in Thurmont, MD. And, of course, she had to tell everyone about her exciting new addition, Wendy the Vendy, the 24/7 vending machine that sits out front for a quick grab-and-go bite. Read it here.
Our Exciting New Partnership with Catoctin Mountain Orchard!
Since the beginning, Sara Kep’s Kitchen has made it our mission to support the plentiful local agricultural resources in Frederick County, MD by featuring them in our menus. Because of this pursuit, we are so excited to announce our partnership with Catoctin Mountain Orchard in Thurmont, MD.
We have been using their apples and other fresh produce in our recipes for years and now you can find Sara Kep’s Kitchen sandwiches, soup, salads, chicken salad, and other food items featuring Catoctin Mountain Orchard products sold right in their store off Rt. 15! They’re open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily so stop by today and see how fresh local can taste!
2025 Gov. Moore’s Buy Local Cookout!
Linganore Winecellars Bacioni
Hemp’s Meats flank steak
Wait, What? Sauce Co., LLC Denny’s seasoning
Wings Landing Farms LLC watermelon
Moon Valley Farm mint & bronze fennel
Sassafras Creek Organic Farm red onion
Walnut Ridge Farm / Moo Cow Creamery heavy cream
Firefly Farms black & blue cheese
Adrienne’s Flower Delights flowers
Featured in Sass Magazine: The Food Issue
Sara was chosen for Top Women in Food in the January/February 2024 issue of Sass Magazine! Click here to read the article starting on page 26.
“From Small Family Dinners to Huge Events Sara Kephart Has You Covered”
Everything Frederick LIVE! with Dani Grubbs Gurrie
We were so honored to have our business featured on DC News Now!
Reflections from a First Time Donor
“So, for Christmas I sold dessert charcuterie boards with all of the profits going to the Mission. My customers gave me so much support that we got to donate $500! My heart felt so big and so warm!” Read more…
~ 2025 Top 5 ~
Best Catering Company
Best Salad
Best Sandwich
Best Organic or Specialty Food Store
~ 2024 Top 5 ~
Best Catering Company
Best Organic or Specialty Food Store
~ 2023 Top 5 ~
Best Catering Company
Best Salad
Best Organic or Specialty Food Store
Best Takeout/Curbside
~ 2022 Finalist~
Best Catering Company
Best Organic or Specialty Food Store
~ 2024 Winner~
Caterer
~ 2023 Finalist~
Caterer
~ 2022 Finalist~
Caterer
~ 2024 Platinum Awards ~
Caterers
Home Cooking
Specialty Foods
Soup
Cookies
Vegetarian
~ 2023 Platinum Awards ~
Caterers
Home Cooking
Specialty Foods
~ 2022 Platinum Awards ~
Caterers
Home Cooking
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