On the heels of Mill House Brewing Co.’s recent announcement around its new restaurant venture, The Ridge by Mill House, co-owners Daniel Crocco and Jamie Bishop have announced the acquisition of Embers Wood-Fired Oven, a full-service mobile catering business, to be rebranded as Embers by Mill House. The elevated food truck, which will serve Dutchess County and the surrounding areas, is now accepting bookings for spring 2025 for private events.
“I’ve always dreamed of owning and operating a food truck, so Embers by Mill House marks a really exciting new chapter for us,” said Crocco. “When we met and spoke with John and Jen (Mac Kay), the former owners of Embers, and experienced the charm of the vintage truck, it sealed the deal. We’re excited to introduce elevated catering options for every type of celebration, making each event more memorable.”
The refurbished 1963 Boyertown GMC Step-Van, which boasts a custom-built Forza Forni wood-fired pizza oven, enables Mill House Brewing Co. to take its pizza, pints and top-notch experience on the road, bringing “Mill House to Your House.” With a vintage charm and modern appeal, the truck will seamlessly fit into any event with new offerings that build on the existing business’s wood-fired eats, such as hand-crafted sausages, beer-steamed mussels, wood-fired paella and pasta and more. Truly a one-stop shop, Embers will also offer a full bar with an array of Mill House beers and cocktails, eliminating the need for patrons to obtain a temporary liquor license, purchase alcohol themselves or hire an additional catering service.
“This mobile catering truck enables us to bring a new level of creativity and convenience to guests for special occasions,” said Bishop. “You can expect to see Embers pop up at our new restaurant, The Ridge, when it opens next year, and anticipate that this is just the beginning of our food truck endeavors. We’re excited about the possibilities and have no plans of slowing down anytime soon.”
“We’ve worked hard to build a community around Embers for the last five seasons and have always known that we would need to pass it on to people with the same mission and love of food,” said Jen Mac Kay, the former partner of Embers, who will continue to serve as the events coordinator for Embers by Mill House. “I can’t think of a better team to lead Embers into its next chapter.”
