Today we’d like to introduce you to Amanda Coleman
Hi Amanda, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I have always had a love of food and hosting. Growing up in Chicago and then moving to New York for a few years, I lived in two of the best cities for food. There were always new restaurants with different types of cuisines popping up. My parents were also big on cooking at home and always said food brought people together. I have moved around quite a bit, and as I had to create new circles in these cities, hosting was a good way to make friends and my parents sentiment rang true – food really did help me find my closest friends as I got older.
As I kept finding my circle throughout each move, I’d host girls nights at my home and would always make amazing spreads. My friend loved it so much, she actually asked me to do one for her wedding for 120 people. I received SO many compliments and people asking if they could book my services and the rest is history!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has been an amazing experience! Obviously starting a new business from the ground up is challenging and navigating getting all of the proper paperwork and permits was the hardest part, but thankfully the community in the Midlands of people I knew and people in the industry is so welcoming that I was able to ask for some advice and everyone has truly been so accepting.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
At Carolina Charm Charcuterie, we bring southern charm to every event with our amazing charcuterie boards or grazing tables. We provide custom curated menus of the best meats, cheeses and accompaniments for any event. Every detail is carefully selected to meet your vision and dream for your event. Whether it’s a Saturday tailgate or your most special wedding day, we provide boards and tables for any event and any size.
I would say my background of growing up in such food diverse cities is what sets me apart, as I’m always willing to try new items, offer new selections and have an open pallet when it comes to food. Having lived in different parts of the country, I have the unique advantage of having tried items that may not be as well down in certain parts of the country and being able to offer it.
I am so proud of building this from the ground up. I wanted a brand that spoke to the bringing that love of food and hosting to life. My parents were truly right – food really does bring people together and I want that to be reflected in everything I do.
As a company, we offer charcuterie boards of varying sizes all the way up to grazing tables for 150 plus people. We can customize the menu, florals included and we even offer custom engraved boards for your special moments. We travel across the state of South Carolina, from the mountains to the Midlands to the coast.
Our biggest message is that we want our consumers to know every board is carefully tailored for their experience. From the cheeses and meats we use to the layout to the florals for decor, our mission is to bring your vision to life.
Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
I think luck is what you make of it. I think there are things that can go in your favor (like my first big order being from an extremely close friend whose boss happened to want to give charcuterie boards to their top referrals), but I think if you don’t bring a good product and brand forward or run with the opportunities that come in front of you, then can have all the luck in the world and it won’t matter.
Pricing:
- Individual charcuterie boxes – quoted at time of need
- Charcuterie boards for 10-15 people starting at $150
- Charcuterie boards for 20-25 people starting at $275
- Grazing tables for 30 plus people quoted at time
- Custom engraved board quoted at time
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.carolinacharmcharcuterie.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinacharmcharcuterie/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567747146521
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinacharmcharcuterie?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
