If you are a bride in the Greenville area, searching for the best cake company or caterer, your list is sure to include the name Kathy Norris, owner of Kathy and Company. Kathy is not only extremely talented but also a very sweet person. We were lucky enough to have Kathy give us a quick interview, so that you could learn more about her.
Tell me what makes your company special:
At Kathy and Company, we strive to make the most delicious and beautiful cakes and catering options around. We make our cakes weekly from scratch to insure great tasting cakes. We work diligently to make sure that a bride’s catering menu and wedding cake is truly unique and personalized for each wedding.
How did you get started in the business?
I always had a desire and passion for the culinary arts. This passion grew from the love and joy of baking and cooking that my aunts shared with me. Twenty years ago, the opportunity came for me to begin a new journey of my life and I started a cake business. With a dash of grace from God, pinch of diligence, and a smidgen of love from family and friends, my company has grown into a successful and unique baking and catering company.
What do you like best about your job?
Meeting with people and creating new relationships is a highlight of this job. It is such a wonderful opportunity to get to know the personalities of the brides that come into the shop and help them plan such an important piece of their weddings. When a bride meets with us, we truly form a relationship that carries us beyond the wedding day. We have had so many opportunities to create first birthday cakes for the babies of our former brides! These relationships are truly amazing.
Tell us about your favorite wedding or event:
How can I begin! Each wedding cake we create and each event we cater is such a unique and wonderful experience. This is another reason we love doing our job! Each day brings new delights and surprises for us to enjoy!
What are the questions a bride should ask when choosing a vendor in your field?
When selecting a wedding cake, there are several questions a bride should ask:
-When are the cakes are made and how? Sometimes, vendors will freeze cakes or use mixes. These cakes tend to be the “dry, white wedding cakes,” and guests will not be impressed by a dry or crumbly cake.
-Do prices vary on flavors?
Some vendors price their cakes based on slice, design, and variety of flavors. We only charge by design and slice, not by flavor. Each tier of your cake could be different, and we would not penalize you for this variety. We want your guests to be happy!
-How are cakes delivered?
It is a difficult task to create a beautiful and perfect tower of cake. We have seen cakes from other places fall! If a cake is stacked and delivered already together, there is a chance that the cake will not be perfectly built. We stack the cake on site, to make sure that the cake is as perfect as possible.
What’s the hardest thing about your job?
We work hard. Our diligence insures a perfect cake, but sometimes, the hours and longer weekends prove to be difficult. It’s okay though, as we love what we do! It is always hard to tell a prospective bride that we are booked for the weekend about which they are asking! We want to take all the cakes that come our way, but it is not possible to take more than five a weekend. So call ahead!
Anything else we should know?
We love what we do, and we love being a part of the culinary arts community! Whether catering an event or making the cake, we promise to do our best to insure a delicious and unique experience!!
Thanks Kathy for taking the time to talk with us. I know we will be working together soon!
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