Good Natured Company: seasonally-driven menus for small dinner parties
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About
The Process
The Vision
Welcome to Good Natured Company, the latest endeavor from visual artist, yogi, and chef Amanda Glover. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Amanda brings decades of expertise honed at Litchfield County’s most prestigious properties and as the founder of an award-winning food truck.
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The kitchen is Amanda’s canvas. Guided by the seasons, she crafts meals that feel both effortless and memorable. She aims to create menus that feel harmonious and nourishing to the body, mind, and spirit. Her food is an open invitation to slow down, linger, and savor.
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Good Natured Company represents the culmination of her career, artfully weaving together her passions for fine food and creative design into a single, vibrant experience.
The Vision
The Process
The Vision
At Good Natured Company, we believe that luxury should feel like home. After decades in the high-pressure world of hospitality, founder Amanda Glover envisioned a different kind of excellence —one that trades the "hustle" for a softer, more intentional approach to fine dining.
Our vision is to create elevated experiences that honor the art of the craft while inviting you to slow down. Whether we are bringing the restaurant to your table or making you feel at home while you're away, we invite you to linger, get cozy, and savor the sweetness of being present with those you love.
The Process
The Process
The Process
At Good Natured Company, the process is an unfolding piece of performance art. We begin with a framework tailored to your unique preferences and restrictions, allowing for a seamless transition into a world of pure creative output.
- Tailored Framework: Every detail is considered to ensure your dietary needs and tastes are honored.
- Creative Freedom: Once the foundation is set, the experience becomes a canvas for the chef's seasonal, visionary expression.
- Artistic Touch: Each menu is hand-illustrated, serving as a heartfelt keepsake of your specific meal.
- Your Pace: There are no clocks or time limits. The experience progresses only when you are ready, making pure enjoyment the only requirement.
enjoy the flavors of fine dining, at home - with good natured company
experience more with good natured company
Private Yoga | Relaxation Guided Meditation
Private Yoga | Relaxation Guided Meditation
Private Yoga | Relaxation Guided Meditation
A 200hr certified yoga teacher, Amanda specializes in Restorative and Yin yoga, Guided Meditation for Relaxation and Yoga Nidra. Add a private session to help unwind and release the accumulated stress of daily life.
Cooking Classes
Private Yoga | Relaxation Guided Meditation
Private Yoga | Relaxation Guided Meditation
Do you want to learn how to cook your next great meal at home? Inquire about adding a cooking class to your booking. We can have some Good Natured fun!
Custom Celebration Cakes
Private Yoga | Relaxation Guided Meditation
Custom Celebration Cakes
An award-winning pastry chef (Litchfield Magazine - Best Wedding Cake 2018), Amanda is available to complement your dining experience with a custom cake or celebratory dessert. Please feel free to contact for more details.
why we love local...
community & reciprocity ::
smiling faces at the market, joyful conversation, moments of inspiration, lifting each other up, friendship.
the dinner itself is a culmination of these valuable experiences, and you can sense it in every bite.
flourishing local families & food economy ::
we are so fortunate to have a literal harvest bounty of skilled artisans, hard-working farmers, producers and purveyors in the rolling hills of bucolic Litchfield County, CT. we all thrive, when they thrive.
eating with intentionality ::
choosing our food with purpose means sourcing ethically raised meat, supporting regenerative agriculture that heals the soil, and drastically cutting down on food miles. by selecting seasonal, sustainably grown ingredients at their peak freshness and flavor, we nourish the body with vital nutrients while honoring the animals and ecosystems that sustain us.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." — Margaret Mead
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We love our customers, so feel free to reach out with any questions about our private dining options, locally sourced ingredients for your dinner parties, or how hiring a private chef can make your event special!
