ABOUT LATE RISERS

Every dish we serve from the truck is scratch-prepared and made to order. We specialize in custom menus made with locally sourced ingredients and elevated hospitality experiences. Give us a ring to find out how we can serve you at the venue of your choice in and around our beautiful town of St. Augustine.
We are also focused on creating an eco-friendly, sustainable business. We responsibly purchase our inventory from local purveyors and utilize recyclable, sustainably sourced & post-consumer paper and plastic goods. We will never serve you single use plastics or styrofoam, and we support local environmental organizations like Keepers of the Coast and Matanzas Riverkeeper.

MEET THE CHEF

Our founder, Chef Elizabeth Simms Rieser, is a classically trained chef with more than 15 years in the hospitality industry. She is fiercely passionate about local & seasonal ingredients and has had the opportunity to sharpen this focus in professional kitchens all over the world.
Her journey in hospitality began working as part of the award-winning team at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink in Grand Cayman. The creativity and talent of the chefs, along with the opportunities following that position to travel and soak up culinary culture across Europe, pushed her to cross the line – moving from front of house management into the kitchen with a comprehensive culinary education at L’Academie de Cuisine in Maryland.
For the next seven years, Chef Elizabeth worked for elite restaurants, catering companies, resorts and butcher shops in Washington D.C., Australia and the Florida Keys – beginning as a Line Cook and quickly moving through the ranks as a Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine.
Since 2018, Chef Elizabeth has applied her skills and passion to Late Risers Bar & Grille, Food Truck and Catering in St. Augustine, constantly striving for an excellent culinary experience for all guests.

WHERE TO FIND US
Every day is an adventure… and we want to fuel yours! We live our life outdoors, enjoying all our beautiful beaches and parks, playing ball & disc golf, scuba diving and supporting local farms and businesses. We can’t wait to share with you how good our life tastes!
Check out our upcoming public events, listed below! Looking for an elevated food truck or catering experience? Get in touch via phone, email or the contact form on this page for more information!
MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY GRAND OPENING
Saturday, March 14 11am-1pm – KB Homes, Maplewood Community, St. Augustine
We’ll have a full brunch menu available from 11am-1pm while you check out these new St. Augustine Homes!
PLANET BAND CAMP – FEATURING THREE DAYS GRACE
Wednesday, March 18 – Doors at 5pm; Show at 6pm
St. Augustine Amphitheatre, St. Augustine Beach
SPRING NIGHT MARKET
Tuesday, March 24 5-9pm – St. Augustine Ampitheatre, St. Augustine Beach
The quarterly Seasonal Night Markets at the Amp feature local vendors and live music along with a selection of local food trucks.
PARKER MCCOLLUM WITH MAX MCNOWN & LACI KAYE BOOTH
Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28 – Doors at 5:30pm; Show at 7pm
St. Augustine Ampitheatre, St. Augustine Beach
SERVICES

Our Food Truck is a fully mobile kitchen, and we can provide high quality catering for any special event in virtually any location. From wedding events to social or corporate celebrations, we specialize in crafting custom menus for any event – including everything from casual food truck service to cocktail receptions & formal meals.


We also provide Private Chef Services. Whether you are looking for a multi-course, upscale dinner in your home, a private cooking class or a multi-day retreat at your short-term rental, let us help you make every meal an elevated experience!
SAMPLE MENUCheck out our social media for examples of the experiences we create!
This is the full food & beverage menu we served at the Bar & Grille at the St. John’s Golf Club in Spring 2024. We specialize in crafting custom menus with locally sourced ingredients for any type of event – from cheeseburgers to caviar!
PARTNERSHIPS
Azar & Company, Jacksonville FLBlue Buddha Exotic Foods, Jacksonville, FLInland Seafood, Tucker, GAScreaming Peacock Coffee, St. Augustine, FLVillage Bread & Bagel, Jacksonville, FL
Sizemore Ultimate Food Trucks, Bunnell, FLSt. Augustine Weddings & Events AssociationSt. Augustine Yacht ClubTringali Barn at Heritage Farms
CONTACT US
Please fill out the form below to the best of your ability so that we can get started on planning your special event! If you’re not sure about any of the details below, please just let us know in the fields provided, or explain more about your upcoming event in the message section.
