Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering & Gourmet Food Experts in Dallas, TX
Founded in 1991, Festive Kitchen has evolved from a single baker supplying a local bistro to a multifaceted culinary enterprise serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area and beyond. Our journey reflects a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer-centric service, with accolades such as The White House Food Service Medallion underscoring our industry leadership. We specialize in handcrafted gourmet food through three core divisions: specialty manufacturing, catering for events of all sizes, and retail food shops offering daily fresh items. Our team of seasoned professionals, including culinary experts with decades of tenure, ensures every product and service meets exacting standards. With 31 years of experience, we pioneered the concept of 'take-home catering,' delivering convenience without compromising quality. Our wholesale operations supply gourmet products to retailers across Texas, while our e-commerce platform extends our reach to discerning customers nationwide.Transparency, creativity, and a relentless focus on client satisfaction define our approach, whether crafting custom menus for private dinners or feeding thousands at large-scale events. We maintain rigorous operational standards, evidenced by our patented processes for consistent flavor profiles and our investment in state-of-the-art production facilities. As a woman-owned business led by founder Sandy Korem, we combine entrepreneurial spirit with deep industry expertise to deliver exceptional culinary experiences. Our partnerships with local markets and national chains demonstrate our ability to scale while preserving artisanal quality. From cookie dough balls to full-service catering, we remain dedicated to redefining gourmet food accessibility for both individual consumers and business clients.
Services
Catering Services
Gourmet Food Shops
Food Manufacturing
Wholesale Distribution
Take-Home Catering
E-Commerce Sales
Private Label Production
Seasonal Menu Design
Corporate Event Catering
Frozen Food Production
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 31 years of specialized expertise in gourmet food production and event catering.
- Our patented processes ensure consistent flavor profiles across all manufactured products.
- We provide customized catering solutions for events ranging from intimate dinners to thousands.
- Our wholesale division supplies gourmet products to retailers statewide with dedicated account support.
- Our leadership team includes nationally recognized culinary experts with decades of industry experience.
Associations and certifications
- White House Food Service Medallion
Services
Catering Services
We provide full-service catering for events of all sizes, from intimate private dinners to large-scale corporate functions. Our team creates customized menus using handcrafted gourmet ingredients, ensuring exceptional quality and presentation. With experience serving over 4,875 guests at single events, we combine culinary expertise with logistical precision to deliver memorable dining experiences.
Food Manufacturing
Our specialty food manufacturing division produces handcrafted gourmet items for retail and wholesale distribution. Utilizing proprietary recipes and quality control processes developed over 31 years, we supply frozen and fresh products to grocery chains and specialty stores across Texas while maintaining consistent flavor profiles and artisanal quality standards.
Gourmet Food Shops
We operate multiple retail food shops offering daily fresh gourmet items, including our signature cookie dough balls and seasonal specialties. These locations serve as both direct-to-consumer outlets and brand showcases, providing customers with immediate access to our most popular products and seasonal menu innovations in convenient Dallas/Fort Worth locations.
Wholesale Distribution
Our wholesale program supplies gourmet food products to retailers statewide, featuring dedicated account management and streamlined ordering through our online platform. We partner with grocery chains and specialty stores to expand their gourmet offerings while maintaining the quality standards that have earned us industry recognition over three decades.
Take-Home Catering
We pioneered the 'take-home catering' concept, offering pre-prepared gourmet meals and party platters for customer pickup or delivery. This service combines restaurant-quality food with the convenience of home preparation, featuring 100+ daily available items and custom order options for both individual consumers and corporate clients.
People
Sandy Korem
Founder/CEO
Self-taught culinary innovator with 31 years of industry experience, Sandy founded Festive Kitchen in 1991. She has received national recognition including The White House Food Service Medallion and frequently contributes to food publications as an industry expert.
Leslie Riddle
COO
Overseeing operations of three food shops and multiple production facilities, Leslie manages complex logistics while maintaining quality standards. Her leadership ensures seamless execution across all company divisions, from daily retail operations to large-scale catering events.
Jodi Delay
Director of Culinary Operations
With 24 years of experience, Jodi leads our culinary teams in creating exceptional customer experiences. She develops menu innovations that balance creativity with practical execution, ensuring consistency across both retail and catering operations.
Maria Moncada
Frozen Production Manager
As the company's longest-tenured employee with 25+ years, Maria oversees production of 60+ frozen items daily. Her expertise in batch production maintains artisanal quality at scale, ensuring product consistency across all distribution channels.
Questions
What types of events can The Festive Kitchen cater?
We cater all event types from intimate private dinners to large corporate events for thousands, including weddings, holiday parties, and business conferences.
Do you offer wholesale pricing for retailers?
Yes, we provide wholesale distribution of our gourmet products to retailers across Texas through our online account system with dedicated account management.
Are your food shops open to the public?
Our Dallas/Fort Worth food shops operate Monday-Saturday, offering daily fresh gourmet items, frozen products, and seasonal specialties for immediate purchase.
Can I order catering for pickup or delivery?
Yes, our 'take-home catering' service offers pre-prepared meals and custom platters available for pickup or delivery with 100+ items available daily.
How does your manufacturing process maintain quality?
We use patented processes and rigorous quality control developed over 31 years to ensure consistent flavor profiles and artisanal quality in all manufactured products.
Reviews (5)
Ethan Babbage
Mar 23, 2022
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Lauren from Festive Kitchen personally dropped by my neighboring shop and gave me a free sample of the most delicious blueberry and white chocolate cookie I've ever had! It was a very kind gesture. I haven't been to the location yet but the team seems very friendly and I highly recommend their amazing cookies!
Ashley Alman
Mar 26, 2021
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Hard to find in a busy shopping center, they took my temperature at the door and required a mask to enter. which is good. The food looks amazing, and tastes even better. I will be returning
Yvonne Crum
Jan 05, 2021
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This is one of the very very best places in town to get great food. The chicken Salad is legendary as are the Lemon Bars. the Service and kind people that work there is just top notch. I highly recommend. I cannot go long without my Chicken Salad. the very very Best.
David D.
Jul 02, 2020
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This review is based on their chocolate chip cookies only (tho I intend to try some of their takeout entrees before too long). They are, simply, as good as the best we've ever had. This includes Neiman Marcus' legendary chocolate chip cookie. Even my wife, who's none too partial to sweets, loves 'em. And at about $.80 each (unbaked), they're a steal. Thick, the right amount of chew, and loaded with chocolate.
Jennifer Gordon
Mar 23, 2020
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The lady at the register was super helpful. It was my first time here and she was very patient. It seems like a popular place. There is premade food you thaw and enjoy or fresh made stuff.
