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.
Soulful Essence is more than food
Itβs 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 itβs 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.
π Private Dinners
π Birthday Parties
πΆπΎ Baby Showers
π Engagements & Weddings
π’ Corporate Lunches
πΎ Club Events
π Community Festivals
π Celebrations of Life

Hereβs 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.
π₯ 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)
π Sides:
Mac & Cheese
Collard Greens (with smoked turkey)
Candied Yams
Red Beans & Rice
Potato Salad
Cornbread Muffins
π° Desserts:
Peach Cobbler
Banana Pudding
Pound Cake
Whether youβre 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.
2 Entrees
3 Sides
Cornbread
1 Dessert
~$25/person
Disposable serving utensils
Setup & breakdown included
3 Entrees
3 Sides
Cornbread
2 Desserts
~$23/person
2 Catering Staff (up to 3 hours)
3 Entrees
4 Sides
Cornbread
2 Desserts
~$21/person
3 Catering Staff (up to 4 hours)
Serving Table Setup Included
Extra Entree β $3/person
Additional Side β $2/person
To-Go Boxes β $0.75 each
Beverage Gallons (Kool-Aid, Sweet Tea, etc.) β $10 each
Extra Service Hour β $75/hour per staff
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 peopleβweβll bring the flavor.
