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The Hidden Hostess The Hidden Hostess is a personal chef and caterer run by Rebecca Elman, offering a variety of services from planning dinner parties to weekly meal preparation. Their social media updates showcase innovative dishes such as beet pickled quail eggs and dark chocolate mousse with cacao cream and chili, highlighting their creativity in the culinary field. Join their upcoming dinners or virtual cooking classes for a memorable gastronomic experience.

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Tales of the Tavern: Week 3Meet John Bell, the next owner of the David Boal Tavern.  Bell had to think out of box when i...
10/22/2026

Tales of the Tavern: Week 3

Meet John Bell, the next owner of the David Boal Tavern. Bell had to think out of box when it came to keeping the tavern open after the decline of customers.
Stay tuned for next week where you’ll get a glimpse into the first step of my revitalization project!

Tales of the Tavern: Week 2Meet David Boal, the first owner and creator of the David Boal Tavern. Learn about his family...
10/15/2026

Tales of the Tavern: Week 2

Meet David Boal, the first owner and creator of the David Boal Tavern. Learn about his family and how they followed in his footsteps by leaving their own marks on Centre County.

Stay tuned for next week where I’ll introduce the next owner!

What a weekend! 🎉 We had a blast catering PSU Alumni Association’s Roar Tour, showcasing some of the best local flavors ...
10/12/2026

What a weekend! 🎉 We had a blast catering PSU Alumni Association’s Roar Tour, showcasing some of the best local flavors State College has to offer! 🦁🍴 Thanks for having us be part of such a great event!

Maine Bay and berry
gemellibakers
Tait Farm Local
Brazilian Munchies
WAY more than a FRUIT FARM!
Penn State Berkey Creamery

PennState

Tales of the Tavern: Week 1 Here’s a bit of background of the David Boal Tavern and its purpose during its prime.Stay tu...
10/01/2026

Tales of the Tavern: Week 1

Here’s a bit of background of the David Boal Tavern and its purpose during its prime.

Stay tuned for next where I’ll talk about the people who owned the David Boal Tavern!

Friday nights full moon dinner was one for the books. What a magical night and the full moon came out in full view for u...
09/27/2026

Friday nights full moon dinner was one for the books. What a magical night and the full moon came out in full view for us.

Guests toured the Boalsburg Heritage Museum and had the exclusive opportunity to get a sneak peak at what I’ve been working on with the David Boal Tavern.

As always thank you to the local farmers who inspired the end of summer menu. And thanks to all who attended ✨

Join Us Under the Harvest Full Moon This Fall! 

Join us for an autumn evening at the lovely and historic gardens of the...
09/06/2026

Join Us Under the Harvest Full Moon This Fall! 

Join us for an autumn evening at the lovely and historic gardens of the Boalsburg Heritage Museum, a true Boalsburg gem dating back to 1824. Begin your evening with a leisurely stroll through the gardens, explore the historic barn and museum, and soak in the charm and history of this special place.

Then we will settle under the Harvest Full Moon for a memorable seasonal dinner celebrating Centre County’s local farmers.

As an added treat, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a special tour of the historic Boal Tavern, offering a fascinating glimpse into Boalsburg’s rich past.

Come celebrate the harvest, local food, history, and the beauty of autumn under the full moon. Hope to see you there!

Join Us Under the Harvest Full Moon This Fall! 

Join us for an autumn evening at the lovely and historic gardens of the...
09/06/2026

Join Us Under the Harvest Full Moon This Fall! 

Join us for an autumn evening at the lovely and historic gardens of the Boalsburg Heritage Museum, a true Boalsburg gem dating back to 1824. Begin your evening with a leisurely stroll through the gardens, explore the historic barn and museum, and soak in the charm and history of this special place.

Then we will settle under Harvest Full Moon for a memorable seasonal dinner celebrating Centre County’s local farmers.

As an added treat, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a special tour of the historic Boal Tavern, offering a fascinating glimpse into Boalsburg’s rich past.

Come celebrate the harvest, local food, history, and the beauty of autumn under the full moon. Hope to see you there!

Summer nights 🌸
08/09/2026

Summer nights 🌸

Thanks again to the PSU Alumni association for having us again this year! We love a theme party and leaned right in! Als...
08/02/2026

Thanks again to the PSU Alumni association for having us again this year! We love a theme party and leaned right in! Also what a cute crew 🤠

🤠🐴🌵💝

July so far 🌈🫐🐟❤️
07/26/2026

July so far 🌈🫐🐟❤️

Thanks again for having us .alumni and . We loved getting to explore and create with your gorgeous vegetables!
06/28/2026

Thanks again for having us .alumni and . We loved getting to explore and create with your gorgeous vegetables!

We love incorporating edible flowers into our food, garnishes, and catering displays.A huge thanks to  for providing suc...
06/20/2026

We love incorporating edible flowers into our food, garnishes, and catering displays.

A huge thanks to for providing such a beautiful variety of edible blooms.

Swipe through to see some of our favorite edible flowers🌸🌿✨.

What a beautiful Blue Moon Dinner we shared on Friday night . 🌕✨A heartfelt thank you for allowing us to use this incred...
05/31/2026

What a beautiful Blue Moon Dinner we shared on Friday night . 🌕✨
A heartfelt thank you for allowing us to use this incredible park space—it provided the perfect backdrop for an evening of connection, community, and great food.

Special thanks to for providing the delicious shrub mocktails that were enjoyed throughout the evening. Their products were also featured in all of our passed appetizers, and every bite was outstanding.

We’re also grateful to for the beautiful table settings that helped create such a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who joined us. Your presence made the evening truly special, and we’re so grateful to be part of such a wonderful community. 💙

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New York, NY
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To reach this caterer in New York, take the subway to the nearest station and walk for a few blocks. Alternatively, there is parking available nearby if you prefer to drive.

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The Hidden Hostess is a personal chef and catering service run by Rebecca Elman in New York. With her expertise, she can help you plan a successful dinner party, cater for big events, or provide healthy weekly meals for you and your family. The Hidden Hostess offers an array of delicious hors d’oeuvres such as beet-pickled quail eggs with goat cheese mousse, fried potato chips, and microgreens. They also have special desserts like dark chocolate mousse with quenelle of cacao cream, hazelnut cookie salted crumb, and chili that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. The Hidden Hostess has been featured on Studio 814 where they shared their recipe for an impressive asparagus tart. They also offer virtual cooking classes during the holiday season where you can learn how to make French Apple Galette perfect for your Thanksgiving table. Join them for a magical night or a three-course dinner and wine pairing to experience their exceptional service firsthand. The Hidden Hostess is highly recommended for anyone looking for a personal chef or catering service in New York.