“My mom came from a family of twenty brothers and sisters (who lived), and my dad from a family with fourteen brothers and sisters, so I grew up around lots of people, some of whom were always cooking. I learned to cook at an early age too and always loved it, but I didn’t realize a person could make a living that way. I majored in accounting in college but never lost interest in the kitchen; I was always taking food somewhere. Then, while I was working as an accountant, I decided to go to culinary school. I took on little catering jobs, just for the experience, and the business started to grow. It got to the point where I had to make a decision between accounting and catering. I couldn’t do both, so I chose what I loved. I thought, ‘If I lose, I lose. If I win, I win.’
"I had some savings, so I quit my accounting job, sold my home and downsized to a smaller place. Then I stepped out on faith and never looked back. The catering business has continued to grow without much advertising; it was and is basically word of mouth. I’ve always had an interest in the Bible too, so I decided to take a few seminary classes on the side and ended up completing a degree in theology. My doing all that seemed to motivate my son. He was in middle school at the time and told me, ‘Mom, as old as you are, if you can get straight A’s, I can too!’ It may sound strange to have accounting, theology, and culinary degrees, but I use all of them every day. I handle the business end of things, I cook, and I have an opportunity to encourage people who are stressed out over big events or changes in their lives. There’s nothing like doing what you love for a living. And my clients are great; they're all special to me.”
"I had some savings, so I quit my accounting job, sold my home and downsized to a smaller place. Then I stepped out on faith and never looked back. The catering business has continued to grow without much advertising; it was and is basically word of mouth. I’ve always had an interest in the Bible too, so I decided to take a few seminary classes on the side and ended up completing a degree in theology. My doing all that seemed to motivate my son. He was in middle school at the time and told me, ‘Mom, as old as you are, if you can get straight A’s, I can too!’ It may sound strange to have accounting, theology, and culinary degrees, but I use all of them every day. I handle the business end of things, I cook, and I have an opportunity to encourage people who are stressed out over big events or changes in their lives. There’s nothing like doing what you love for a living. And my clients are great; they're all special to me.”
Anita Woods, Executive Caterer / Owner
Complete Catering (Weddings, Banquets, Lunches, etc.)
Website: Complete Catering Memphis
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 901-691-7924
Complete Catering (Weddings, Banquets, Lunches, etc.)
Website: Complete Catering Memphis
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 901-691-7924
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