About Just Rennie's

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Our History

Just Rennie’s Catering began in September 2003 when Marla Rennie started the business on her own. In its first year, promoted only by word of mouth, the company offered light lunches of sandwiches, salads, pasta and desserts.


The catering company did so well that Marla’s husband Doug Rennie left his position as Executive Chef at Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Indiana, to help Marla grow the business. Doug, a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute and a former chef at upscale restaurants in Houston and Indianapolis, envisioned a catering service that would offer a fine dining experience.

Doug and Marla bought a building at 100 SE Fourth Street in downtown Evansville, Indiana, and hired interior designer Cinda Vote to transform it into a Tuscan wine room-bistro. The unique setting accommodates groups up to 48. Catering services can also be provided at Just Rennie’s clients’ own locations.


In February 2008 Marla spearheaded the creation of Just Rennie’s Cookie Company. The Rennies again hired Cinda Vote to renovate the building next door to their catering company. The cookie company, which had its origins in mail order gift boxes, now has the storefront to offer fresh deli salads, sandwiches, pasta, gourmet coffees and baked goods to its walk-in customers. Just Rennie’s Cookie Company is best known, however, for its unique mound-of-dough cookies. Take-out lunches can be enjoyed on our sidewalk.


Marla and Doug’s businesses continue to expand and thrive due to the couple’s personal dedication to unsurpassed quality, service and attention to detail.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Thank you to everyone who has left us such kind words! Your feedback helps us understand what we are doing right and how to improve.

"Just Rennie’s catered our Christmas party today at Matthew 25, the food was piping hot when delivered and incredibly delicious! Highly recommend the teriyaki pork tenderloin and the cupcakes were heavenly! Thank you so much for delivering such an amazing meal to our staff!"

Tina S.

"I was hosting less than 20 people at my home and wanted something wonderful but easy to serve. Just Rennie’s to the rescue! Everyone raved about the food! I picked everything up at noon and reheated for serving at 7 pm. You would think it was straight from their ovens. Thank you, Doug!"

Anne D.

"The food and the atmosphere was a perfect compliment to the beautiful company that helped us celebrate that special day six years ago!! They opened their hearts and store to help me make our anniversary a great one!! Truly a treasure you can only find in downtown Evansville!!"

Jason B.

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