About Grazing Gouda

A passion for entertaining, a love for celebrating with others, and a destiny for cheese.

Where it began, and where it's going...

Hello!

I'm Sara, the owner of Grazing Gouda, and I'm excited to welcome you to my little slice of sweet, nutty and creamy cheese heaven. I am so glad you are here.

To fully tell you the story of Grazing Gouda, I must first introduce you to my very dear friend Alexis. Alexis was born into a family of entrepreneurs and with a love for Kraft Cheese and pickles. Fast forward a few decades, and her palette eventually matured and with that so did her desire to start her own charcuterie business. So with that, Grazing Gouda was launched in 2020 right here in Lincoln. Alexis belived that the real magic happens when family, friends and strangers gather together sharing laughter, conversation…and cheese! Amidst a global pandemic, Alexis managed to connect thousands of people over platters of charcuterie - truly an incredible feat!

During that same timeframe, I was also in the food industry operating a plant-based comfort food concept. After lots of ups and downs and dare I say, a twist of fate, Alexis and I found ourselves sharing space in the same commissary kitchen in early 2021. We became fast friends, sharing a deep love for food and people. The next couple years were spent brainstorming together how to build our businesses, troubleshoot problems and celebrate successes.

In 2024, Alexis was ready for a new adventure and was ready to sell her beloved cheese business. Knowing how well she took care of her clients and how well she built a financially sound business, it didn't take me long before I started seriously considering taking over the reins. So, in October of 2024 Alexis officially handed over the keys to Grazing Gouda and I've been cutting cheese and folding salami ever since!

I have spent nearly two decades in the food industry, starting in the front of house at the young age of 14, first as a waitress, then bartending, followed by managing a variety of corporately-owned and locally-owned food concepts. I am a self-taught chef that has been building, testing, and launching recipe after recipe over the last 7 years. I am deeply passionate about connecting with others through food - and when you're a client of mine, you're family. With a passion for people and a culinary background i am excited to continue to build on the very sturdy foundation of Grazing Gouda.

I have some exciting additions planned for the business in 2025 (elevated graze tables, addition of hot food, and more!) and can't wait to share more soon.

Thanks for first trusting Alexis, and now myself, with feeding the most special people in your life. It truly is our honor.

Sara