About
Forty years of hospitality.
We believe the most meaningful celebrations happen in smaller rooms. By intentionally focusing on gatherings of 10 to 75 guests, we can deliver the white-glove service, creative customization, and personal attention that larger-scale events simply can't accommodate.
Before founding Simply Greer, Greer Fredericks built a career at the highest levels of the industry — from Windows on the World to Todd English's management team to three of her own restaurants in Norwalk.
Today, that same standard comes to intimate gatherings across Fairfield County. The food carries a warm Southern accent — scratch-kitchen cooking informed by years running beloved restaurants like Peaches Southern Pub & Juke Joint, Mama's Boy Southern Table & Refuge, and Jax & Co. — brought to your table with polished, personal service.
Meet the Team
The hands behind every gathering.
Greer Fredericks
Founder & Creative Director
Greer Fredericks is the founder of Simply Greer Events & Gatherings and the chef-restaurateur behind Greer Southern Table. With a long career in the restaurant and hospitality industry, she brings a scratch-kitchen philosophy and an unmistakable Southern warmth to every event she touches — from intimate dinners to milestone celebrations.
Her work across Peaches Southern Pub & Juke Joint, Mama's Boy Southern Table & Refuge, and Jax & Co. shaped a single belief: hospitality is in the details, and the smaller the room, the more meaningful the moment.
Jess Hopkins
Director of Operations
Jess Hopkins is Greer's right hand and runs operations at Simply Greer Events & Gatherings. She works closely with Greer on each event but drives the details — timelines, staffing, vendors, and execution — from first inquiry to final pour.
From private dinners and milestone celebrations to corporate gatherings and off-site catering, Jess plans every event with the full Greer Southern Table kitchen, bar, and service team behind it.
Why Work With Jess
One point of contact. Jess handles your event from first conversation to final detail. No handoffs.
Restaurant-backed execution. The full GST kitchen, bar, and service team behind every booking.
A planner who actually runs the room. Jess books and manages private events week in and week out — she knows what works.
Hospitality, done right. Warm and polished, never fussy.
Built for the occasion. Rehearsal dinners, milestones, corporate events, holiday parties, off-site catering — scaled to fit.
How We Work
A considered process.
- 01
Consultation
We listen first — to your vision, your guests, and the feeling you'd like the day to hold.
- 02
Design & Menu
A cohesive proposal: concept, setting, custom Southern-inspired menu, vendor curation, and timeline.
- 03
Day Of
Our team handles setup, timing, troubleshooting, and breakdown — so you can be fully present.
We'd love to hear about your celebration.
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