Thelma's Kitchen Catering offers reliable, beautifully prepared catering made with care.
When people gather, food does more than provide sustenance — it sets the tone.
From meetings to celebrations, Thelma's Kitchen Catering provides delicious, thoughtfully prepared food — for all dietary needs — made with care by our professional kitchen team. Orders support local farmers, sustainable practices, and the Kansas City Community.
Food worth gathering for — and rooms to do it in.
Whether you're hosting a meeting or a celebration, our food and event spaces are designed to impress.
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Natasha Bailey
Head Chef
Chef Natasha Bailey is the Head Chef, leading the culinary team behind fresh, beautifully prepared meals for the café and catering program. Known for her passion for hospitality and quality ingredients, she also hosts KCUR's Hungry For MO podcast, celebrating the stories behind Missouri's iconic foods.
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Natasha Ellington
Sous Chef
Chef Natasha Ellington is the Sous Chef, helping create fresh, thoughtfully prepared meals with a passion for quality food and warm hospitality. She works alongside Chef Bailey to ensure every guest enjoys an exceptional dining experience.
Isha Jones
Sous Chef
Chef Isha Jones is a Sous Chef who helps prepare fresh, thoughtfully crafted meals alongside the culinary team. Passionate about great food and serving others, she also gives back to the Kansas City community through volunteer culinary initiatives.
We can't wait to serve you.
MEET THE TEAM
Crafting memorable catering with care.
Our culinary team combines professional catering expertise, quality ingredients, and genuine hospitality to create catering experiences your guests will remember.
We're here to help
Planning an event doesn't have to be complicated. Contact us and we'll help you figure out menus, timing, and details — so food feels like the easy part.
You can also leave us a message at (816) 298-9919 and we will call you back ASAP!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there a minimum order amount?
There is no minimum order amount! In order to quality for delivery, orders must be $250+ before tax. If you'd like to pick up your order, there is no order minimum.
Do you deliver? Is there a fee?
Yes, we deliver! Fees start at $15 and can increase based on the zip code entered for your delivery location
Do you deliver to my area?
We deliver to a 20-mile radius from Thelma's Kitchen. Take a look at this map to see if we deliver to your zip code!
Can you accommodate food allergies?
We do our very best to accommodate those with food allergies and dietary restrictions, however we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free kitchen, as we regularly serve food containing major allergens. We are more than happy to accommodate vegetarians, can make certain items vegan upon request, and we also have gluten free wraps available.
Do you have a cancellation policy?
When you place a catering order, a 10% nonrefundable deposit will be collected. This fee will be charged when an order is not picked up or is cancelled less than 24 hours of the pickup date.
