About this episode
Patti Wingo shares her journey of building Simply Delicious Catering and her passion for culinary arts.
Joy is celebrating a major milestone this week with Patti Wingo, who is ringing in 26 years of Simply Delicious Catering! From her early days as a personal chef to managing massive events for over 3,000 guests, Patti shares the "simply delicious" backstory of how she built her culinary empire. Whether she’s providing mobile bar services or fresh meals for a local gym, Patti’s passion for problem-solving and unique flavor profiles shines through every dish. This episode dives into her favorite Springfield "happy place" for a burger, her massive collection of over 1,000 cookbooks, and her secrets for keeping a team innovative and organized during the busiest wedding seasons. It’s a perfect look at the heart behind one of the 417's most iconic caterers! 🥗🍰🌈 Thanks to our sponsors, Fazoli's , Jimm's Steakhouse and Pub , and Kitchenland USA ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Joy
Guest: Patti Wingo
Topics covered
- catering
- culinary arts
- entrepreneurship
- food industry
- event management
Keywords
- catering
- culinary empire
- cookbooks
- event planning
- food service
- Springfield
- mobile bar services
Sponsors
Fazoli's, Jimm's Steakhouse and Pub, Kitchenland USA
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Simply Delicious Catering
Places: Springfield
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