Memphis catering by Chef Malika

Taste by
Malika.

Artistry in the kitchen. Hospitality at the table.

Plan your gatheringMeet Chef Malika
Meet the chef

Chef Malika sees food as one more canvas for creativity, memory, and connection.

Born in Los Angeles and deeply rooted in New Orleans, she brings both influences to her Memphis catering business. The spirit of those places can be seen in her presentation and tasted in her dishes: vibrant, expressive, and made to bring people together.

Her creative life extends beyond the kitchen. Malika is an artist on canvas and on stage. She attended Xavier University in Louisiana and continued to hone her contemporary art practice through art and design schools, community shows, and kitchens across the South. Taste by Malika brings those experiences together in food that is as personal as the gathering it serves.

Chef Malika smiling beside a Collins sign
Chef Malika
Malika performing with a microphone on stage
Her artistry reaches beyond the kitchen.
A creative point of view

Kitchen.
Canvas.
Stage.

A gathering has its own rhythm. Chef Malika brings the eye of an artist and the heart of a host to every table.

Color, composition, flavor, and feeling all matter. Her catering is shaped by the people in the room and the occasion they have come to share.

The catering experience

Food made for
your moment.

From intimate celebrations to community and organizational gatherings, Taste by Malika begins by listening to what the occasion means to you.

01 / CONNECT

Tell us your vision

Share the date, setting, guest count, and the atmosphere you hope to create.

02 / CREATE

Shape the menu together

Chef Malika discusses the flavors, service needs, and details that fit your gathering. Menus and availability are confirmed through a direct inquiry.

03 / GATHER

Welcome your guests

Food, presentation, and hospitality come together to make the table feel memorable and inviting.

Taste by Malika catered platter with seafood, vegetables, and sauces
A composed catering platter
Tray of deviled eggs with varied garnishes
Deviled eggs, finished with care
Seasoned shrimp and fish with a lemon wedge
Seafood with Southern flavor
Taste by Malika dessert table with assorted cupcakes, beverage dispensers, and red rose decorations
A sweet finish, beautifully presented
Taste by Malika buffet spread with serving trays, red roses, and candlelit table decorations
A welcoming spread for your gathering
Creamy penne pasta with greens and a generous sprinkle of seasoning
Creamy penne tossed with greens and finished with a generous sprinkle of seasoning.
Baked lasagna topped with melted cheese and golden-brown edges
Lasagna baked beneath a golden, richly browned cheese topping.
Charcuterie platter with sliced meats, cheeses, grapes, berries, crackers, and nuts
A generous charcuterie spread brings together sliced meats, cheeses, fresh fruit, and crisp accompaniments.
Overhead view of a colorful charcuterie platter with fruit, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and crackers
A colorful gathering platter, thoughtfully arranged with savory bites, fresh produce, and sweet touches.
Sweet-treat tray with rolled wafer cookies, coated pretzels, berries, and wrapped chocolates
Rolled wafer cookies, coated pretzels, berries, and chocolates make a sweet finish for sharing.
Sweet-treat tray stacked above a packaged charcuterie platter
Sweet and savory trays, carefully packaged and ready for your gathering.

Photographs provided by Chef Malika. Menus and presentation vary by event.

The heart of Taste

Every plate has a point of view.

Rooted in New Orleans. Made in Memphis. Created for the people around your table.

Catering inquiries

Tell Chef Malika what you’re planning.

Send your event date, Memphis-area location, approximate guest count, and the kind of celebration or gathering you have in mind. Chef Malika will follow up about availability and possibilities.