Meet My Mama provides corporate catering that pairs authentic, globally inspired cuisine with a socially responsible model, employing trained female chefs from immigrant and under‑represented backgrounds. Their service includes fully customized menus, sustainable sourcing, immersive event design, and impact reporting, enabling companies to meet inclusion and sustainability goals while delivering memorable culinary experiences.
Funding
$3.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Corporate and event organizers often struggle to find catering services that combine high-quality, authentic international cuisine with a socially responsible model, while also addressing sustainability and inclusion goals.
Solution
Meet My Mama offers a hybrid catering service that connects companies with trained female chefs—referred to as “Mamas”—who come from immigrant, refugee, or under‑represented backgrounds. Each event features handcrafted, culturally authentic dishes prepared on demand, using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and zero‑plastic practices. The company’s integrated training academy and community network empower these chefs to become independent entrepreneurs, ensuring fair wages and professional development. By handling menu design, logistics, and on‑site service, Meet My Mama delivers immersive culinary experiences that also generate measurable social and environmental impact for the client.
Target Audience
Primary customers are corporate event planners, HR departments, and large enterprises seeking inclusive, sustainable catering for meetings, conferences, and employee experiences.
Features
- On‑demand, fully customized “Voyages Culinaires” that showcase authentic recipes from over 25 countries, curated by resident Mamas‑Cheffes
- Sustainable operations: seasonal produce, short‑haul sourcing, zero‑waste cooking, and plastic‑free packaging
- Full event service including immersive décor, bilingual presentation of dishes, and professional staff trained by the Mamas community
- Integrated talent development pipeline (Mama Academy) that provides culinary certification and entrepreneurship coaching for the chefs
- Transparent impact reporting covering number of Mamas employed, local sourcing percentages, and alignment with 11 UN Sustainable Development Goals