Local Harvest Catering under new ownership as Seed Sprout Spoon

The former catering arm of Local Harvest Grocery is under new ownership, emerging as Seed Sprout Spoon. Erin Wiles and The Civil Life’s former chef Brendan Kirby quietly purchased the business in August, finishing up existing catering contracts before making the transition.

Seed Sprout Spoon will stay in the old Local Harvest Catering space at 3137 Morgan Ford Road, keeping the focus on local ingredients and offering plenty of the former business’ favorites like pan-seared Troutdale Farms trout and a Three Spring Farm beef tenderloin with Illinois horseradish cream.

“Ownership has changed, but what we are doing is essentially the same,” Wiles said. “I managed Local Harvest Catering for three years and managed the front of house at the cafe before that. We will have the same philosophy for local foods, and we are just revamping the menu a bit and rebranding.”

Wiles also plans to bring back counter-service Sunday brunch next month. Look for a limited, rotating menu featuring Local Harvest classics like chorizo or vegan burritos, pot pies and chili. The new brunch will also see a mimosa and bloody mary bar.

Seed Sprout Spoon will continue to focus on catering events and weddings, expanding catering service offerings, and stocking prepared food in cases at Local Harvest Grocery, St. Louis MetroMarket and TechArtista’s Silo Cafe.