Soulful Essence

Rooted in Culture. Seasoned with Love.

From the heart of Chicago to the soul of Los Angeles,

Chef Essence brings flavor, family, and tradition to every plate.

Private parties, club events, or pop-ups..

Soulful Essence serves it all.

β€œThe Flavor Comes From the Soul”

Soulful Essence is more than food

It’s an experience.

From family dinners to full-blown celebrations,

Essence puts her heart in every bite.

Bringing generations of soul to every event she touches.

Whether it’s crispy fried chicken, creamy mac and cheese, or peach cobbler that tastes like home, we serve up dishes that feed more than just your stomach.

We feed your soul.

We Bring the Soul to Every Celebration

🎊 Private Dinners

πŸŽ‰ Birthday Parties

πŸ‘ΆπŸΎ Baby Showers

πŸ’ Engagements & Weddings

🏒 Corporate Lunches

🍾 Club Events

🎈 Community Festivals

πŸ‘‘ Celebrations of Life

Whether it’s 20 guests or 200, we bring the same energy:

soulful, delicious, and made with love.

Our Most Requested Dishes

Here’s a taste of what we bring to the table.

Our menu rotates based on the event, but these crowd favorites always hit.

Custom menus available upon request.

πŸ”₯ Mains:

Fried Chicken (wings, legs, or whole pieces)

Smothered Pork Chops

BBQ Ribs

Baked Chicken

Fried Catfish

Vegan Soul Plate

(Jackfruit, Black-Eyed Peas, Greens)

πŸ› Sides:

Mac & Cheese

Collard Greens (with smoked turkey)

Candied Yams

Red Beans & Rice

Potato Salad

Cornbread Muffins

🍰 Desserts:

Peach Cobbler

Banana Pudding

Pound Cake

Soulful Essence Packages.

Whether you’re feeding 50 or 200, we make it easy to serve up soul.

Each package includes your choice of mains, sides, dessert, and cornbread

with full setup and service options available.

🧑 The Soulful 50

Perfect for small events,

backyard parties, or baby showers

2 Entrees

3 Sides

Cornbread

1 Dessert

~$25/person

Disposable serving utensils

Setup & breakdown included

πŸ’› The Family 100

Ideal for birthdays, weddings, and reunions

3 Entrees

3 Sides

Cornbread

2 Desserts

~$23/person

2 Catering Staff (up to 3 hours)

❀️ The Full Essence 200

Bring the whole neighborhood

3 Entrees

4 Sides

Cornbread

2 Desserts

~$21/person

3 Catering Staff (up to 4 hours)

Serving Table Setup Included

βž• Add-Ons:

Extra Entree – $3/person

Additional Side – $2/person

To-Go Boxes – $0.75 each

Beverage Gallons (Kool-Aid, Sweet Tea, etc.) – $10 each

Extra Service Hour – $75/hour per staff

β€œLet’s Get Your Date Locked In”

Ready to feed your guests the soulful way? Fill out the form below to check availability, get a quote, or lock in your event with a deposit.

We cater everything from private dinners to full-scale celebrations. You bring the peopleβ€”we’ll bring the flavor.