SAPPHIRE'Z LLC

About

Gourmet foods specializing in quality.

I am passionate about my craft & enjoy providing a taste satisfying to my clients.

I have my Associate's Degree in the Culinary Arts & Bachelor's Degree in Business.

I am very passionate & dedicated to my craft, and it's therapeutic to cook and bake for me, this allows me to get in my zone on a blank canvas to create a masterpiece. Thoroughout this journey I have catered events for local Universities Alumni, Healh care lunches/ meetings, Church events, Private & personal events (Maximum capacity of 125 in attendance) Meal Preparation for dietary need as well as Gluten free, Vegetarian/ Vegan meal plans

Highlights

4 employees

8 years in business

Serves Norfolk , VA

Specialties

Level of service

Standard (basic ingredients), Premium (high end ingredients)

Additional services

Dessert, Non-alcoholic drinks, Alcoholic drinks, Coffee or tea

Meal(s)

Breakfast or brunch, Lunch, Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres, Dinner

Kitchen onsite

Full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils), Partial kitchen (fridge and sink only), No kitchen

Serving style

Plated meal, Buffet, Food stations, Family style, Small bites/Passed appetizers

Event type

Wedding, Birthday or anniversary party, Dinner party, Corporate event, Bridal or baby shower, Graduation party, Outdoor event, Holiday party, School event, Fundraiser, Funeral

Venue type

Banquet hall or ballroom, Conference or convention center, Concert hall, Outdoor venue, Office, School, Home, Community center, Religious or spiritual space, Barn

Full service or drop-off

Full service, Drop off only

Guest count

Fewer than 20 guests, 20 – 29 guests, 30 – 39 guests, 40 – 49 guests, 50 – 59 guests, 60 – 69 guests, 70 – 79 guests, 80 – 89 guests, 90 – 99 guests, 100 – 124 guests

Budget per person

Under $15 (typically basic food for casual events), $15 – $25 (typically basic food for casual events), $25 – $35 (typically basic food for casual events), $35 – $50, $50 – $75 (wedding avg.), $75 – $100 (wedding avg.), $100 – $150, More than $150, Customer isn't sure about budget

Cuisine(s)

American - casual, American - formal, Italian, Barbecue, Mexican or Latin American, American - Southern

Additional supplies needed

Plates, utensils and glasses, Disposable plates, utensils, and cups, Paper napkins, Cloth napkins, Serving and warming equipment, Table décor

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Abdul H.

Quality of food is excellent along with great customer service!

December 16, 2020

Dorothy C.

Very professional and easy to work with, utilized time management well

December 14, 2020

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

By meeting with potential clients & going above & beyond over detailed information concerning they're interests, do's/ don'ts, budgets, allergens, as well as any other intricate detail that would be of importance to the client's need.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts & minor in Applied Science

Bachelor's Degree in Business Mangement

Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.

My standard pricing system is to obtain a client's budget & then assist with producing their item list

How did you get started in this business?

I initially started my culinary journey in 2013 when I decided to further my education in Culinary Art. I graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2016 fulfilling my studies & achieved my Associate's Degree in Culinary Art with a minor in Applied Science. In 2017, I started my entrepreneurship in catering meanwhile completing my education with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Sapphire'z LLC was birthed/ created.

What types of customers have you worked with?

I have been blessed to cater local University events which allowed me to serve the Provost Chairman & staff, fraternities, Healthcare meetings & luncheons, Meal preparation for Dietary need..ie Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Diabetic, Hypertension, while also being creative with birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries, and funerals etc...

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

An recent event that I am very fond of was Thanksgiving holiday feast which based on the menu of the client's choice to feed 40 participants & consisted of savory as well as sweet.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?

To be open to tastings of all foods, and to be clear & concise with needs/expectations.

What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?

Labor cost & budget

Services offered

Wedding Cakes

Catering

Personal Chef

Pastry Chef Services