Legendary Kathy G & Company to reopen Birmingham Museum of Art café

One of Birmingham's most popular caterers and restauranteurs is opening a new café at the Birmingham Museum of Art

Feb. 3, 2026 at 5:31pm

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The Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) is reopening its museum café with one of Birmingham's most popular caterers and restaurateurs, Kathy G & Company. Café BMA will officially open to the public on February 11th, with a soft opening on February 4 and 6, offering lunch service on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11AM to 2PM.

Why it matters

The reopening of Café BMA extends the museum's role as a cultural gathering place, bringing a level of creativity and care that aligns with the museum's mission and commitment to serving the Birmingham community.

The details

Café BMA will offer a variety of menu items including Cedar Plank Salmon, Chicken & Crepes, Quiche du Jour, Café BMA Traditional Chicken Salad Plate, Pan Seared Herbed Chicken 'Nicoise' Salad, and Angus Beef 8oz. Burger, as well as starters and entrees for kids. In addition to managing Café BMA, Kathy G. now serves as the on-site caterer for the Birmingham Museum of Art, overseeing food service for museum programs, events, and private functions.

  • Café BMA will officially open to the public on February 11, 2026.
  • Café BMA will have a soft opening on February 4 and 6, 2026.
  • Café BMA will offer lunch service on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11AM to 2PM.

The players

Kathy G & Company

One of Birmingham's most popular caterers and restauranteurs that will be operating Café BMA.

Jason Mezrano

Executive Chef at Kathy G & Company.

Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA)

The museum that is reopening its café with Kathy G & Company.

Graham C. Boettcher, PhD

R. Hugh Daniel Director of the Birmingham Museum of Art.

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What they’re saying

“Café BMA is about creating food that feels thoughtful, welcoming, and connected to the experience of being in the museum. It's an honor to be part of the BMA and to contribute to how visitors gather and enjoy their time here.”

— Jason Mezrano, Executive Chef, Kathy G & Company

“Café BMA extends the museum's role as a cultural gathering place. Kathy G's leadership brings a level of creativity and care that aligns beautifully with the museum's mission and our commitment to serving the community.”

— Graham C. Boettcher, PhD, R. Hugh Daniel Director of the Birmingham Museum of Art

What’s next

Café BMA will have a soft opening on February 4 and 6, 2026 before officially opening to the public on February 11, 2026.

The takeaway

The reopening of Café BMA at the Birmingham Museum of Art brings a beloved local catering and restaurant company, Kathy G & Company, to the museum, enhancing the cultural experience for visitors and further establishing the BMA as a community gathering place.