Community Highlights: Meet Kayla Mckenzie of K.E.M. Kravings

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kayla Mckenzie

Kayla, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Well I Started K.E.M. Kravings In 2015 Thanks To My Dad. I Had Just Recently Moved Back Home And I Would Make Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes All The Time. One Day My Dad Suggested I Should Sell Them. So I Made A Menu For October 5, 2015, I Got 20 Orders And Everyone Loved Them. I Continued To Get Request For Me And Also Accepted The Criticism That Was Given To Me To Make Them Better. So I Made Some Changes, Stayed Consistent, Added More Items To The Menu And Started Selling Weekly Meals. Things Have Been Great Ever Since. So Great That I Expanded Into Catering In June 2020.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It Hasn’t Been A Smooth Road. I’ve Had A Few Bumps. Of Course Moments When Appliances Break Down Or During Covid When Things Were Had To Find, But Not Too Many. 2019 Was My Most Rough Year. Business Was Extremely Slow And I Didn’t Have Transportation. With No Transportation, No Delivery. So I Pretty Much Lost The Love For Cooking And Wanted To Give Up And Stop All Together. But Everything Changed In 2020, Which Made All My Struggles In 2019 Worth It.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about K.E.M. Kravings ?
K.E.M. Kravings Is A Home Based Catering Company That Specializes In A Little Bit Of Everything, With The Best Top Notch Of Meals.
I Am Known For My Amazing Lamb Chops, Green Beans, Brunches And Lunch Items.
What Sets Me Apart Is That I Am A One Man Show. I Literally Do Everything. I Have No Team. I Like It That Way Because I Know My Work Can Be And Will Always Be Consistent.
I Do Have Help Sometimes, But 100% Of The Time It’s Mostly Me. I Feel It’s Best That Way.
I Look Back And See How Much My Business Has Elevated And I’m So Happy And So Proud. I Would’ve Never Thought By Me Just Selling Loaded Baked Potatoes Would Get Me As Far As I’ve Became. Pop Up Shops, Corporate Events, Weddings, Etc. I Appreciate All The Referrals And Events That All My Customers Have Put Their In Trust Me And I Execute And Exceed Their Expectations Every Time.
I Want The Readers To Know That When With Booking Me I Am Very Fast, Efficient, Reliable And Detailed. Pretty Much Close To A Perfectionist.
I Am Very Personal And Treat Everyone As I’ve Known Them For Years! I Want My Customers To Feel Comfortable And Enjoy Their Entire Experience With Me. Give Them A Reason To Continuously Come Back. I Always Give More Than Expected. I Feed My Customers Just How I Want To Be Fed. I’ll Never Half Step. Also Because I Know Things Are Expensive, I Try My Best To Work With My Customers On A Price That Works For Both Us. I Know I’m Not For Everyone But I Still Want Everyone To Have The Greatest Experience With The Greatest Food.
I Offer Catering For Events As Small As 2 People, As Big As 250 People.
Luncheons, Brunch & Dinner! I Don’t Offer Private Chef Dinners At This Time But Will One Day In The Future.

The crisis has affected us all in different ways. How has it affected you and any important lessons or epiphanies you can share with us?
Actually Covid Was Very Smooth. I Didn’t Have Any Issues Really, Thankfully.
Only Thing I Would Say Is That It Did Teach Me To Be Extremely Transparent When It Comes To Catering And Have Everyone Sign A Contract. It Will Make Everything Smooth And Both Parties Will Have An Understanding.

Contact Info:

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