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Kelties has been built on hard work, passion for serving others and an old fashion sense of pride. We strive to touch each guest individually. From remembering a birthday, asking about a family member or to simply call a guest by name, we make every effort to personalize each visit. Our outstanding cuisine, professional service and charming atmosphere also add to our uniqueness. Our overall objective is to reach each guest one by one. Whether dining in our restaurant, attending a class, or celebrating an anniversary. We want our guests to feel important and well taken care of. Keltie grew up in Delphi, Indiana on a large farm. Raising capons, helping during planting and harvest taught her the value of hard work and rewards at an early age. Her parents worked very hard to provide a great life for her and her three brothers. Today those values and memories help direct her business decisions and work ethic. After many years of college and a few different routes she found her destiny in the hospitality industry. With over twenty years of experience in cooking, consulting, organizing and executing events and working in restaurant she is more committed than ever about her growth here in Westfield and creating a legacy. As mentioned above, our undying passion, years of experience and enthusiasm to please others is among many reasons why we have succeeded so far. We will always go above and beyond when working with our guests and clients. |
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To always exceed the guest's expectations with food, presentation, ambience and service. No one element is more important than the other in reards to the overall success of our operation. In simple terms: A blend of inspired food and exceptional service. Our two favorite ingredients! |
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Welcome to our website, and thank you so much for your interest in our restaurant, catering services and etiquette training. For the last five years, we have attempted to do our best to serve great food, offer personal service and teach etiquette to children and adults. This has been such an incredible journey for me. The ability to build a business here in Westfield with such a great community of church, school and business friends to support us has been phenomenal. For over 20 years I have been planning events, cooking and serving others. My faith and my family are what drives me everyday. I have been blessed with a team of wonderful people, caring, kind and hardworking are just a few of the words that describe them. We take great pride in doing the best we can for you. Whether planning a brunch for two, wedding celebrations, or a manners class for your brownie troop. It is my hope you will be treated above your expectations every step of the way. We look forward to seeing you soon, please feel free to send any questions or comments to me. Most Sincerely, |
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Kim is excited to be a part of Kelties growth. She has enjoyed being a server at Kelties for over a year before assuming her new position. She Brings over 20 years of restaurant experience, including serving and training at J. Ross Browne's Whaling Station, Keystone Grill, Ruth's Chris and Eddie Merlot's where she trained servers for the grand opening in Columbus, Ohio. |
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I have to say my favorite thing about working at Kelties is our guests. I have worked in restaurants before and I have never worked anywhere that the guest is genuinely happy to be able to eat with us. Even at lunch they are usually never in a hurry. The take their time, enjoy their surroundings as well as their food. Our regular guests I think come in especially because it is not uncommon for us to hug them. I know this seems odd in this politically correct world but often times its just what the guest is looking for. We know they are happy to see us or they came in because they needed a boost to their day. Often times we know a milestone is passing for them and the look on their faces when you mention it is worth a lot to the guest as well as to the staff. In five years we have seen a lot of happy as well as sad times with our guests and with all of life’s events I think the staff at Kelties truly feels that each guest is part of our family. |
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My passion for baking began when I was a child. I would pull a chair next to my grandma, set on my knees and watch her do her magic. With flour usually being her main ingredient I was amazed at the end results. Add a clump of lard, we had pie crust. Add eggs, we had noodles. Add yeast, we had bread. Add grandma’s love, wisdom and patience, I had a life long hobby. That is, until I met Keltie Domina. With her guidance and confidence in me she has given me the opportunity take my love of baking and being in the kitchen and make a career of it. With her carefully chosen staff of great people, the wonderful work environment she provides, and along with doing what I love to do, I’m one of a few people that can say - I never have to work again. |
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I met Keltie around two years ago. I was doing some carpentry work on the building she was in. We would chat from time to time and realized that we grew up not too far from each other. Our High Schools were rivals. (small world). It is kind of serendipitous that I ended up here. My Mother is bit of a gourmet and people couldn’t wait for her to have one of her dinner parties. She always cooks from scratch and uses fresh ingredients and herbs. That’s one reason I like Keltie. I guess I never realized how much I had learned from my mother and Julia Child until I started talking to Keltie about food... I quickly threw down my hammer and picked up a scratchie and the Dawn when Keltie offered me a dishwashing job. It was no time before I was helping prep and making some dishes. Keltie is a good teacher and VERY patient. She even lets me cook sometimes. The people that Keltie has working for her are top shelf. It is truly a family. Warts and all. We laugh, we argue, and sometimes we cry. The most important thing is we love each other and are there for each other. I think that is so phenomenal! Thank you Keltie for the opportunity. I hope we all grow old together. |
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Kelties unlike other resturants does everything for the guest. All the standards set by Kelties are there to give the guest the best dining experince possible, and make you feel like your at home not at a resturant. From the servers to the kitchen staff, everyone at Kelties is here for the guest and does everything in there power to make that guest feel at home and comfortable. |
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It is great to work with a team of such wonderful people. Kelties food is terrific and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Kelties is unique, and it is wonderful to have a place like this in downtown Westfield. We take pride in making the restaurant a place where guests want to come back again and again. |
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My first introduction to Kelties was as a guest in her previous location. I was impressed with the presentation and quality of everything I saw. The service was very personable and professional...so now I work at Kelties and I have found it to be very rewarding and enjoyable. |
Marian Pyrons |
Unlike the big chain restaurants working at Keltie's has a very personal feeling. You feel like you matter and it inspires you to build a good relationship with our guests. Whether it's their first visit or they are regulars, you want to make them feel welcome every time because this is "our" restaurant. (Marian along with her husband Tim are owners of Natures Cottage in Westfield a best kept secret with gifts and great food). |
Josh Rooney |
The restaurant has a very welcoming environment. Everyone is friendly and considerate. The guests always come first no matter what. |
Ellen Hacker |
Kelties is a great place to work for one very important reason, Great Food = Happy People. |
Tara Bredensteiner |
I came to be part of Kelties via a neighbor of ours. There is no other restaurant or catering establishment of this magnitude. Never will you find a home cooked meal made to order just the way you want it prepared. Keltie goes out of her way to treat her guest like she was cooking for them in her own home. Keltie is truly one of the hardest working people I know. I am truly proud to be part of her team. |
Marlene Scott |
Growing up I spent a great deal of time with my mother, grandmother and great-grandmother in the kitchen where I was taught how to cook. In the early 80's I had the pleasure of working with my mother doing caterings for various companies. I often dreamed of running a restaurant but this dream was taken away when I lost my mother in 1999. In 2006, I had the pleasure of meeting Keltie Domina, who is responsible for changing my life. She hired me as a part time server and I am now presently working as Manager at Wood Wind Golf Club at Kelties on the Green. Working for Keltie's is like working with family. This is where we work hard to make our guests enjoy their dining experience, but we also are able to laugh and enjoy themselves. She is my employer first, friend second and as the person who has left a lasting impression on me for my entire life. She has given me an opportunity that I hope to be able to repay her by making this venture in her life a successful one. |
"Charging Forward" Kelties Restaurant & Catering, LLC is owned and operated by Keltie Domina of Westfield. Born in Indiana, Keltie graduated from the Horst Mager Culinary School of Portland, Oregon. After returning to Indiana with her family, she opened a small catering business, which expanded into a charming lunch and brunch spot in 2004. Today she serves an upscale bistro cuisine. Kelties has received many accolades from the readers of Indianapolis Monthly including "Best New Restaurant 2005", "Top 25 Critics Choice 2006", "Top 14 Caterers 2006", and "Best Brunch 2007". Kelties provides catering services and etiquette training classes for businesses and individuals alike. Kelties is now serving lunch Tuesday through Friday 11:00am - 2:00pm and Sunday brunch from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Enjoy the "Kelties" experience... a blend of inspired food and exceptional service, our two favorite ingredients! |
"A Taste For Business" It took Keltie Domina more than a quarter-century to find her niche, but once she did the culinary landscape in Hamilton County was greatly enhanced. Domina is the owner of Kelties, a restaurant/catering/etiquette training business that sits quietly in the heart of downtown Westfield. Those that know her say the unique business - which rests on the corner of Union Street and Indiana 32 - mirrors its namesake in many ways. "I came to work here because of her work ethic, the quality of what she does and the talent she displays," said Pam Kijauskas, the restaurant's manager and marketing director. "Whether it's preparing and individual plate or a banquet for 500, she does it with impeccable care." After toiling around in the hospitality business on the West Coast, Domina moved to the Hoosier state and her her sights set on teaching proper decorum. After training with a renowned professional etiquette consultant, she opened a business in Westfield geared toward etiquette and event planning. "I told myself that if I got a chance to teach kids manners, I would, because I want them to be kind and compassionate," she said. From the Boy Scouts to the boardroom, Domina's etiquette training spans from simple table manners to how to act when shaking hands. "It doesn't take a lot to be courteous," the 45-year-old mother of two said. Shortly after moving back to Indiana, Domina helped cook for her brother's church when they held fundraisers. The next thing she knew, the urge to get back in the business was there and the rest was history. For a job that Domina said lacks in glamour - she works as a chef as well as cleans and sweeps up at the end of the day - the acknowledgement of one of the region's best-kept secrets is making the venture worthwhile. |
"A Chef's Story: Keltie Domina" Keltie Domina has always been one to follow her instincts. The Delphi native originally sought to fulfill her creative side by studying interior design in Portland, Ore. But halfway through the two-year program, a new culinary school opened in the area. "I had a tour of that, and I'm like: That's it!" she recalled. Goodbye, paint palettes and fabric swatches. Hello, spice racks and sauté pans. Domina enrolled in the new school, learning skills that would eventually lead her back to Indiana. After about a dozen years working in Portland -- as a chef and a catering director -- she returned to Central Indiana to be closer to her family. For the past three years, she has been the proprietor/chef at Kelties, a cozy restaurant nestled in a historic building on a corner in downtown Westfield. |
"Kelties Revises the Midday Meal" When a restaurant caters baby showers and offers etiquette training for kids, you wonder if it’s a little fussy for a weekday meal. But Keltie’s, tucked into a corner storefront in Westfield, came with such enthusiastic recommendations from informed foodies it seemed it couldn’t disappoint. Trouble was, it’s only open for lunch. How could I convince a friend to sacrifice a chunk of the afternoon to drive up to 176th Street for salad and quiche? As it turns out, Keltie Sullivan Domina, Keltie’s Portland, Ore.-trained chef/owner whose first job was scooping ice cream in native Delphi, Ind., is too sensible a restaurateur to appeal merely to the white gloves set. Sure, buttery yellow walls, creamy table linens and turn-of-the-century touches make Keltie’s more demure than your typical Northside takeout. But crab cake salads, Reubens and barbecued pork sandwiches appeal to the heartiest of appetites, not just the daintiest. Good thing, since the friend I found, who had the day off, wasn’t going to stand for a steamed vegetable plate. Domina has also employed a friendly, efficient staff to serve customers’ needs. Stuck in construction on State Road 32, we got expert directions, via cellphone, to get us where we needed to go. Inside the café, our waitress’ helpful suggestions steered us toward the café’s best dishes. Definitely a signature item is the chicken strudel beggars purse ($11.75). A nicely browned puff pastry package came stuffed with creamy chicken salad with plenty of melted cheeses, including tangy bleu. A cranberry compote and sweet mustard sauce added great flavor without being too heavy, though the plate was somewhat over-garnished with berries, “gathered” greens and superfluous toast points. Fortunately, we could work around those extras to a delicious dish. The “cup and a half” ($8.75) offered both the day’s soup — a nicely spiced chicken tortilla soup with plenty of tomato, rice and beans — as well as a half of a hefty turkey club with pepper bacon and chipotle mayo. Cool dill potato salad was a nice alternative to potato wedges without swimming in dressing. Even my condiment-shy friend downed a few forkfuls. Among desserts, only the bread pudding ($4) is house-made, but it’s a comfortingly sweet concoction with a light caramel sauce. A lemon tart ($4) is lusciously creamy with a tangy layer of lemon curd and a buttery crust. A surf and turf dinner planned for Saturday, July 15 hints that Keltie’s may soon be open at night. For now, it’s more than worth the drive — maybe the day off — to remind yourself how zesty lunch can be. |
"Kelties Named an Indianapolis Best Restaurant" Keltie Sullivan Domina, chef/owner of Kelties, in Westfield, brings an enviable artisanal touch to tomato soups and pecan-crusted chicken salads. With an evangelical love of fresh, wholesome dishes, she serves the kind of lunch you would eat every day, if only you had a Kelties in your neighborhood. (Ahem, Keltie: We know of several potential sites downtown.) Until then, though, we'll make the drive for entrees like the beggar's purse-a puff pastry packed with hot roasted chicken, dressed with sweet mustard, tied up with a green onion and served on a red bed of tart cranberry compote. THE SCENE Domina has done a lovely job with an uninspiring space: Vanilla table linens, cut flowers in bud vases and reservations designated by name cards in lacy script all show that Domina is no less detail-oriented in setting the mood than in preparing the food. THE SERVICE Casual and well-acquainted with the offerings. RECOMMENDED The menu changes seasonally; try any of the made-from-scratch soups or dense, crumbly-crusted quiches. IF ONLY We could plan on a leisurely Saturday lunch. Kelties serves lunch Tuesdays through Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations for both are a good idea. THE TIP Beware the snap judgement. Yes, we ate quiche and field greens next to women wearing hats and gloves, but the place looks more ladies-who-lunch than the menu actually is. |
"Ambushed! What you can do (with tact) when a co-worker surprises you with a gift during the holidays" You are rushing to turn in the report your boss wanted yesterday when a colleague casually breaks your stride, flashes a smile, wishes you a "happy holidays" and hands you a gift. What do you say? Thank you? You shouldn't have? Sorry, but no thanks? You've mistaken me for my twin? Your gift is at home? Luckily, you manage to escape by thanking her and inch away toward the boss's office. Gift ambushes are uncomfortable in this society, said Keltie Domina, director of Westfield-based Prepared and Polished, an etiquette consulting and event-planning service. Domina suggested that a person simply accept the gift and be humbled. Oftentimes, the gift ambusher is using the gift to express appreciation for help received earlier in the year. Don't bother trying to run out and purchase a gift. That's tacky, she said. "Simply thank the person," Domina said. "If it is a really thoughtful gift, a handwritten thank you card or note will suffice. The look on your face and the tone in your voice will put a smile on that person's face." If you are really thrown by the ambush, then prepare an equally thoughtful gift to counterattack the colleague when he or she presents you with another gift next year. You also could prepare a pre-emptive gift strike, which is OK as long as the gift comes from the heart. Also, wrap the gift to make it look as nice as you can, and make it personal, Domina said. Handwriting a note says that you care about the person, she said. Domina offers other etiquette tips for gift giving in the workplace:
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"Lessons Polish Students' Manners" Westfield, Indiana - When Karen Sprague wanted to take her Shamrock Springs second-grade class on a field trip to the Spaghetti Factory, she was nervous about how the children would behave. So she decided to ask etiquette consultant and Westfield parent Keltie Domina for help. After the trip to the downtown Indianapolis restaurant, she's glad she did. "They were very well-mannered," she said. "It was a great help." Domina is the owner of Prepared and Polished, an etiquette consultant and event-planning business. Sprague said one of the best parts of the program was Domina applying the etiquette to the children's lives. Domina taught them to wait until their mothers were sitting at the table before they sat down and where to leave the silverware when they were done with it. Sprague also noticed a change in class. Students shake her hand and say, "Good morning," as a routine greeting. "They are more confident in themselves," she said. "They aren't shy anymore, and they aren't afraid to make eye contact." Domina's specialty is working with children, and one could say manners runs in her blood. Domina has spent 16 years in the hospitality and event-planning business. She has worked as a waitress, executive chef, director of catering and directed events for the Portland Trailblazers professional basketball team. "I want to teach them to share and say please and thank you," she said. "It is amazing that some children today are lacking those values." In a fast-paced world, people often forget their basic manners, Domina said. Often, children and adults are too busy to think about setting the table right and respecting each other. She hopes to change that. Domina's classes are kept small - about 10-12 students - so the participants can interact. Domina said humor is an important element in the classes. Students are sent home with workbooks and tasks that they have to accomplish. The workbooks also give parents a refresher course in manners. The parents must sign the workbooks so their children get credit for their good behavior. "It's a value for them too because maybe they weren't putting the forks on the right side of the table," Domina said. "It forces them to stop and think." Domina also works for adults. She is planning programs now to help adults host a party, take care of a check when both parties want to pay, know the proper introduction and create seating arrangements. She eventually wants to expand her class to high school students going on college interviews. Domina said people should not be embarrassed about asking for etiquette help. "You're always trying to improve yourself, so why wouldn't you want to learn how to put yourself in a more favorable light?" she said. |
Voted one of the Top 5 quiches in the City for our Meditterian Quiche Indianapolis Dine Magazine...August 2008 Issue People Choice Award Taste of Carmel (Third Place) Feb 2007 February 2006 Chef of the Month~~ Indianapolis Monthly Best Decorated Booth Taste Of Indianapolis Top 20 Caterers~~ Indianapolis Monthly 2006 Top 25 Restaurant ~~ Indianapolis Monthly 2006 Best New Restaurant~~ Indianapolis Monthly 2005 Business of the Year~~ Westfield Chamber of Commerce 2004 |
| Marcia Ramage | " My friends and I came to Kelties for lunch today. We have been neighbors for 21 years and my friend's father had passed away recently...so some much needed girlfriend time. Our lunch was absolutely delicious! The service was excellent! The restaurant - in a word, beautiful! We were allowed to sit and talk without feeling rushed. |
Jaci Barton |
"My family and I came in for Sunday brunch on 12/28 and it was wonderful! My husband is an instructor at the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier and we most recently lived in Chicago and your brunch buffet was probably the best brunch buffet I have ever had. The assortment of food was wonderful and everything was executed very well. I especially enjoyed the potato quiche and the mixed green salad. I also appreciated the fact that the bacon was not overcooked and had a nice bite to it. Next time my husband and I are in town we will definitely stop by for a meal. Also, Pam the hostess was very accomodating and friendly. She is truly an asset to the restaurant. Our server Tara was also very |
Andy Cook |
“We are honored to have Keltie’s here in Westfield. It’s much more than amazing food, it’s an impressive atmosphere and most importantly, wonderful people who truly care about the community.” |
Colleen Ward |
Whenever I begin planning a party of any kind, the first phone call I make is to Kelties. I will never host another party of any size without the help of Kelties! |
Paul Estridge, Jr. |
“Kelties is a true treasure for our Westfield community. Offering outstanding food, warm and hospitable service and a comfortable and friendly atmosphere, Kelties has quickly become one of the best restaurants in the Indianapolis area. In fact, I enjoy Kelties so much that we now feature Kelties delicious offerings at our newest Estridge venture, Wood Wind Golf Course.” |
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Wood Wind Golf Club, owned and managed by The Estridge Companies, mirrors the Estridge commitment to outstanding quality and exceptional service. Located at 161st Street and Towne Road in Westfield, Indiana, Wood Wind offers golfers of all skill levels a challenging Central Indiana daily fee golf course, as well as the opportunity to truly enjoy their Wood Wind golf experience. |
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...the perfect place for your next event This extraordinary restored 1901 American Foursquare will make your next event the "talk of the town." An absolute one-of-a-kind venue for up to 83 guests. Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Westfield, The Fern of Westfield is the perfect place for your next business meeting, board retreat, training session, wedding, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, anniversary party, or any other occasion. Beautiful custom bar. Fireplace. Original wood work and stained glass. As our guests have commented, "elegant yet warm and welcoming." |
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Hamilton County Convention and Visitor's Bureau Online resource for visitors and residents. Whether they are in the beginning stages of planning their Hamilton County Getaway or here and looking for that perfect something to finish up their weekend away, the site has it all! |
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The Rotary Club of Westfield was sponsored by The Rotary Club of Carmel and chartered on February 24, 2009. The newest club of Rotary District 6560 consists of 37 members. The Westfield Club meets at noon on Tuesdays at The Bridgewater Club in the City of Westfield. Keltie is excited to be a charter member for the new Westfield Rotary. This group has big plans for making a difference in the world. To find out how you can be a member, just contact her at the restaurant or leave a comment via our on-line form on the website, or plan on attending one of our weekly meetings. |
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The Westfield Chamber of Commerce, incorporated in 1981, is a voluntary partnership of business and professional people along with community residents who together work to build a healthy local economy and improve the quality of life in the community. The mission of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic development of the Westfield community, and to be active in all aspects of community life. The Chamber strives to enhance the educational, recreational, spiritual, and cultural development of the community through the participation of its business, professional, and community members. This mission is based on the goal to maintain a favorable business climate and a positive quality of life. |
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Carmel, Indiana is an exceptional city - and the Carmel Chamber is dedicated to making the community one of Hamilton County’s most outstanding places to work, live and play. With a population of nearly 70,000, the city offers unique experiences for residents and visitors, along with a vibrant environment in which businesses can thrive and work together to enhance the quality of life for all. In business for business, the Carmel Chamber serves a growing, enthusiastic group of members interested in networking, information, business-friendly legislative initiatives and the promotion of their businesses. Evolving with the needs of its members, who represent nearly every industry in the area, the Chamber provides a wide variety of activities to assist them in growing their businesses and contributing to the community. |
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The Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Founded in 1890 by Colonel Eli Lilly and a group of Indianapolis business leaders, the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of the central Indiana business community. Today, the Greater Indianapolis Chamber is still a voice for progress and improvement, bringing together businesses for a thriving community. Our affiliate organizations and programs convene local groups to affect change in specific areas or aspects of economic development. Our staff is committed to serving our members and working for your business. In today's changing economy, the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce provides many valuable resources and benefits to help Grow Your Business. Join more than 3,700 businesses in central Indiana to receive immediate benefits. |
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At Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC , we believe that a doctor and patient become a team for treating an individual's feet. Our physicians spend most of their time listening to understand your concerns and responding with the best treatment options for you. With the help of our professional staff, they also follow up to make sure that generally pain is relieved, problems are resolved and your health improves. |
