Bay Leaf Gourmet specializes in just one thing...
creating memorable occasions with food.

Executive Chef Richard Yost has built his excellent reputation by offering only the freshest and most seasonal ingredients available. Great ingredients, kept true to their simplest form, is his cooking philosophy.

Freshly prepared , expertly seasoned and uniquely displayed foods coupled with Bay Leaf's expertise at creating one of a kind events through the use of table decorations, specialty linens, and unique centerpieces ensures an exciting and delicious presentation for you and your guests.

Richard Yost is a Waterbury native with a degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University, Richard has been in the food service industry since 1987. His career has spanned areas such as fine dining restaurants, hotels, institutional food service, research and development and catering. Before starting his own business, Richard honed his skills working alongside a diversified brigade of chefs from around the world. By exposing his craft to many techniques and recipes, Chef Yost has developed his own unique style. Great ingredients, kept true to their simplest form, is his cooking philosophy. In 2002, he opened his own establishment, which bears the name of the one ingredient chosen to be a constant base flavor and a reminder of his commitment to this philosophy...

The Bay Leaf.