ABOUT US
We enjoy catering parties of every type, from intimate dinners and casual cocktail hours to romantic weddings and majestic galas. Chef Tim McDiarmid crafts customized menus for every event, ensuring that your experience will be as unique as you are.
Tim McDiarmid
Chef Tim McDiarmid was raised on a farm in rural Canada, growing her own food. For Tim, “farm to table” isn’t a fad that might come and go out of style; it’s her history. After a decade working in some of the most visionary whole foods restaurants in New York City, Tim chose to settle down in sunny, laid back San Antonio, then only on the cusp of its culinary revolution. A single mother, she wanted a flexible profession that would allow her to be with her son as well as focus on the wholesome, playful diet she’d always enjoyed. Tim the Girl Catering was born in 2011. Since then, Tim has won numerous awards and accolades, and opened a second business, The Good Kind Café. Tim McDiarmid is a James Beard Fellow and Food Network’s Chopped competitor. She and other fellow food lovers, celebrate the chefs and leaders making our food system more delicious, diverse, and sustainable for everyone.
Scott Jacobsen, Director of Operations
Scott Jacobsen joined the team in April of 2020 and leads The Good Kind Hospitality Group’s operations, with responsibility for The Good Kind, Tim The Girl and Ivy Hall Events. In his previous role with Tim The Girl, he served as the Director of Sales, selling and planning events for off-site catering throughout San Antonio and our very own Ivy Hall. Scott quickly transitioned into his current role as Director of Operations, for The Good Kind Hospitality Group. Scott is very passionate about food & beverage, customer service and developing talented teams. His experience spans 25 plus years, starting at a young age, working alongside his mother in her restaurant. Scott is a husband, father of two children and enjoys traveling and creating adventurous memories.
Chef Javier Ruiz, Director of Culinary Operations
As a military brat, I traveled the world. Visiting different countries and tasting different cuisines is where my love of food began. My path began in high school when I started as a dishwasher at the Officer’s Club in Nebraska, where I worked my way up to Executive Chef. I have received my certification from the Culinary Institute of America here in San Antonio. I have been with Tim the Girl catering for 5 1/2 years and am currently the Director of Culinary Operations.
Tony, Event Specialist
Meet Tony, our restaurant manager. He has been with The Good Kind for four years. He also assists in maintaining our beautiful garden and property and helps with our catering. In his downtime, Tony enjoys spending time with his children and going fishing.