Talbott & Arding

Hudson, NY

Kate Arding, a celebrated cheesemonger, and Mona Talbott, a renowned chef, founded Talbott & Arding in 2014. After years spent in kitchens, on farms, and behind cheese counters around the world, they settled in the agricultural epicenter of the Hudson Valley. Located on Allen Street in downtown Hudson, NY, Talbott & Arding serves as the region’s go-to haven for locally-sourced, farm-to-table prepared foods, cheese, and provisions, paying homage to the area's rich agricultural heritage.

An apprenticeship at Talbott & Arding offers a comprehensive experience, including significant time at their landmark store and visits to farms such as Sugar House Creamery, a farmstead creamery in the high peaks of the Adirondacks where Brown Swiss cow milk is transformed into cheese. Apprentices also have the opportunity to explore other dairies, farms, and businesses in the beautiful Hudson Valley region that collaborate with this unique store.

The store boasts a curated selection of one-of-a-kind artisanal cheeses, carefully overseen by co-owner Kate Arding. Additionally, the pantry offerings showcase the region's finest products, including local pastas, coffees roasted in neighboring Troy, hand-crafted salumi, chocolates, and more.

In the kitchen, Chef Mona Talbott and her team celebrate the local agricultural bounty with a seasonally shifting menu of prepared foods, preserves, breads, and pastries. Collaborating closely with farmers, producers, and suppliers, they infuse time-honored culinary traditions with the distinctive Talbott & Arding twist, delivering sought-after recipes that showcase the best of the region.