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Chef Yo is an entrepreneur, small business advocate, pioneer and innovator. She has two decades of culinary experience providing 5-star dining for upscale, celebrity, corporate, and casual events in the Texas and Louisiana region.
Nuksy's Fine Catering possesses the ability to cater any event; a Fine Dining experience with scratch-made foods and full-service dining. As a full-service catering company, we offer our clients the opportunity to choose from a diverse menu of international cuisines each menu item has a homemade feel with high-end quality and food presentation served by professional trained waiters and bartenders. We also provide our clients with the unique flexibility for their out-of-box ideas.
We use contemporary and traditional table designs while adding the unique persona of the client. Nuksy's Fine Catering was built on word-of-mouth buzz, social media influence and personal referrals. One memorable event was partnering with a team to provide a fine dining experience for an elite group that included Michelle Obama.
We have a track record of retention placement on over 75% of our clients' "Preferred Vendor" list. Our popular services include: Weddings, Boxed Lunches, Virtual Dinner Boxes, Nuksy's on the Go Prepackaged Meals and Non-Profit Fundraising.
We are known for our Grilled Ribeye, Herb Crusted Lamb Chops, Cajun Chicken, Blackened Tilapia, Signature Tea Punch, Steak Seasoning, Old Fashion Tea Cakes and Grandma Nuksy's Bread Pudding.
A few of our Venue Partners:
Hermann Park - McGovern Centennial Gardens - Cherie Pavilion - Celebration Garden
Humble Civic Center
Oaks at Oaks Plantation
2K Reserve
The Farmhouse
Water's Edge
Ronin Harrisburg
Iron Manor
Jennings Trace
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Missouri City Civic Center
Stafford Centre
Nuksy's Table
- Black-owned
- Woman-owned
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Award-winning wedding and event planner, Jennifer Tom has been at the center of hundreds of once in a life-time celebrations since 2014. She specializes in weddings, corporate events and parties for special occasions in the Houston and surrounding areas. As a certified wedding planner, Jennifer has superior knowledge and offers exceptional service in wedding planning and coordination. She spends time with the couple to discover what makes their relationship special. Then she makes sure the unique personality and style of the couple are reflected in every facet of the wedding. Jennifer’s philosophy is to make your journey as wonderful as the wedding day itself. As a corporate event planner, she is creative, resourceful and highly recommended. Known in the industry as an elite planner, Jennifer creates a seamless event that is both visually stunning and enjoyable for all team members.
Chef Yo is an entrepreneur, small business advocate, pioneer and innovator. She has two decades of culinary experience providing 5-star dining for upscale, celebrity, corporate, and casual events in the Texas and Louisiana region. She's the Minority Female CEO of Nuksy’s Fine Catering, LLC. Nuksy's Fine Catering possesses the ability to cater any event; a Fine Dining experience with scratch-made foods and full-service dining.
Chef Yo is also the founder of J. Louise Institute Etiquette, Training and Development for Young Adults and Business Professionals. This concept was Inspired by her early youth and favorite subject- Home Economics. The life skills and tools she received in this class are lost with technology and social media. Chef Yo wants to bring the conversation back to the dinner table by partnering with local schools and universities, corporations and social organizations. Dining with Chef Yo – The Etiquette Series.
In 2018 shortly after Hurricane Harvey, Chef Yo acquired Nuksy's Event Venue - Downtown Houston. Her dream is to have an event space to support the Nuksy’s Brand. New addition to the space is Nuksy's Table- a Covid Safe private dining pop up restaurant.
Chef Yo has been recognized by The Greater Houston Black Chamber as 2020 Pinnacle Award Recipient and by Houston Community College with the Office of Entrepreneurial Initiative Award for her work with Women Owned Small Businesses. She has also been recognized by Houston Minority Supplier Development Council as one of the top 10 local entrepreneurs who are emerging in their industry with the Emerging 10 (E-10) Award.
Chef Yo has been a featured Chef at Super Bowl LI, Black Restaurant Week and Houston Business Journal in a series called Women Who Mean Business. Chef Yo is a member of the Texas Restaurant Association, Women's Business Enterprise Alliance and City of Houston Minority Business Enterprise.
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3 EndorsementsWonderful food, and beautiful presentation and excellent service!!
Hello from Demers! Thank you for allowing us to be part of your network. We look forward to working with you in the near future! www.demersbanquethall.com
Nuksy's Catering has excellent customer service and the food is phenomenal. For all of your intimate dinner parties, rehearsal dinners, baby and bridal showers, wedding receptions, family reunions, etc. look no further than Chef Yolonda. Her staff is timely and always gives more than what is expected. Excellent vendor!