Sodiah’s Biography
I discovered my passion for entertaining in my mom’s kitchen,” reflects Sodiah Thomas, creator, chef, and owner of S&B Event Concepts and Catering. And those homey roots influence every aspect of Sodiah’s catering from her soulful fare, personalized service, and custom menus to her distinctive presentation of food and décor.
Always entertaining…
Sodiah grew up in Northern New Jersey and Colorado, but in 1990 she was married and packed all of her belongings into a U-Haul and moved to Philadelphia, PA. Her early days in Philadelphia were filled with a new husband, creating a home, preparing for children, and entertaining. Indeed, at every opportunity she threw parties for friends and family that included creatively themed menus, décor, and activities. Entertaining has always been in this self-taught cook’s blood, so no one was surprised the year she decided to start her catering business.
Let the catering begin…
In 2008, Sodiah translated her passion for cooking, creating memorable events, and making people happy into a business—S&B Event Concepts and Catering. In the beginning, S&B specialized in “Cater to You Dinner for Two”, a personal chef service provided in private homes and serving tasty food at local events. But Sodiah had a grander vision in mind and she quickly transformed the business into a full-service catering company serving weddings, business luncheons, special events, and private parties.
Sodiah’s meticulous nature, hands-on approach, and passion for her work have made S&B Event Concepts and Catering what it is today. Thirteen years after its creation, Sodiah continues to work as chef as well as oversee the business’s day-to-day operations and kitchen management. In her efforts to stay sharp and on the cutting edge of catering, she also regularly attends professional seminars on cuisine, décor and design, and technique.
Not your typical catering company…
The fruit of Sodiah’s labor-of-love is a catering company that stands apart from others. S&B Event Concepts and Catering is socially conscious, donating food and services to shelters, non-profits, and fundraisers, purchasing free range and locally grown meat and produce, and recycling. S&B Event Concepts and Catering is also particularly distinctive in its personal approach to event planning. For every occasion Sodiah and her staff work one-on-one with clients to create a unique and memorable menu, plan décor, and customize staffing. With individualized attention to detail as the company’s cornerstone, S&B Event Concepts and Catering has won a reputation for hosting successful events that are fun and have flair. S&B’s goal is for clients and their guests to be wowed by flavor and presentation, and this is surely something Sodiah and her staff achieve over and again. They CREATE DELICIOUS MEMORIES!