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Dear Readers, This month, we’re taking a trip down memory lane back to a timeless 2021 Hibernian Hall reception. Being a part of these two grooms’ day was a delight, and we could not think of a better way to honor them other than with love, as we conclude the month of June. Come with us as we explore a beautiful night full of exemplary Charleston romance. With love, Candice Hudnall, President + Owner, Hamby Catering & Events The Couple: To say the least, Todd & Spenser are the epitome of charming & elegant. The couple met when Spenser was embarking on his very first visit to the Holy City, and there was an instant spark lit between the two. To celebrate their love, the couple sought after a magical night full of radiant laughter, love and memories to last a lifetime. The Dining: From passed hors d’oeuvres to carving & slider stations, this couple certainly had an abundance of our Hamby favorites on display: muscadine BBQ meatballs, Lowcountry shrimp + grits, black pepper + sea salt rubbed beef, mini tomato pies, and of course, our fan-favorite Hamby tea sandwiches! The Details: There is nothing quite like a classic, traditional

Dear Readers, This month we’re visiting one couple at their stunning reception at Legare Waring House. The venue’s tagline says it all: surrounded by beauty, rooted in history. From the avenue of oaks to the sprawling grounds, Legare Waring House never fails to set the tone for a gorgeous evening. Come with us as we explore a stunning setting, mouth-watering southern delicacies and elegant décor. With love, Candice Hudnall, President + Owner, Hamby Catering & Events The Couple: Erika and Ramon had an energy we won’t soon forget. After exchanging vows, they had one goal in mind: throw a bash for their friends and family that they wouldn’t soon forget. By what we can tell from the photography, they can check that box twice! The Dining: All of our Hamby staples were on display: peach & strawberry crostinis, fried chicken & waffle bites, shrimp & grits and braised short ribs. We also had our fan favorites Korean fried chicken sliders on deck and our dessert display to round out the offerings; rest assured, the guests hearts and bellies were full! The Details: Orchestrated by Jessica Laskow of YOJ Events, every detail was as gorgeous as it was intentional. The famed

Come with us to our favorite little sister city, Beaufort and her beautiful Agapae Oaks! The couple, Kate & Clint | Photography: Christi Clark Photography Dear Readers, This month we’re taking a trip to St. Helena Island, located just a hop, skip and jump from Beaufort. Come with us to discover Agapae Oaks, a historic, breathtaking venue set amongst the oaks and Spanish moss. Let this newsletter set your heart aflutter, and strike some inspiration for your next life event. With love, Candice Hudnall, President + Owner, Hamby Catering & Events The Couple: To see their smiles is to love Kate & Clint. And to see their love set against the beautiful oaks of St. Helena, well, that’s the real treat! The evening was tied with a bow being set against a full moon and king tide – and a dolphin even made an appearance! An omen of good luck if we’ve ever seen one! The Dining: The Hamby favorites our clients have come to love were well in play, featuring mini tomato pies, chicken & waffle bites, caprese skewers and more. Our stations held the main event, featuring chef-attended shrimp and grits, sliders & Southern Pasta Bakes. The evening

Dear Readers, For so long, Hamby has been a trusted source for all of life’s major moments. It’s been our honor to serve the Lowcountry for over four decades, and now, we can’t wait to highlight the events that have made our Hamby hearts swoon. This month, we’re kicking off our “with love” series with a trip to Atalaya Castle, a stunning location outside Myrtle Beach that looks as though it stepped right off the set of the latest historical romance.  Enjoy! With love, Candice Hudnall, President + Owner, Hamby Catering & Events The Couple: Aaron and Ana met up with their event producer, Caroline, who immediately knew through Ana’s infectious smile that fun was on the menu. Along with the help of Gigi Strong of SLP Events, they set to work to bring this magic to life in the Grand Strand’s very own magic castle. The Dining: The Food was FUN! Passed apps included Hamby Catering’s famous deviled eggs, fried chicken & waffle bite, crab and corn fritters and more. This wedding also featured our food stations, including Taste of the Sea, Shrimp & Grits, Braised Short Ribs and our Pork/Cauliflower tacos. To keep the party going, the couple

Hamby Catering and Events is excited to announce its 2023 Easter menu, with classic favorites as well as new offerings and expanded options. Two packages are available, and each serves eight guests: Bourbon Brown Sugar Glazed Ham for $229 and Braised Boneless Short Ribs for $279. Both packages include roasted garlic herb red skin mashed potatoes, green beans, mac + cheese, shaved brussels salad and biscuits. “We know that Easter is one of the most time-honored traditions for many families throughout the Lowcountry,” said Candice Hudnall, Owner and President of Hamby Catering and Events. “We are excited to be a part of many tables and celebrations this year – and for everyone to leave full and happy!” Hamby has also expanded its Easter offerings this year, now including an appetizer package, larger a la carte menu and more dessert options. “We know that not everyone needs an entire package for Easter, yet still want to bring the flavors of Hamby to their table,” said Hudnall.” Easter is a gathering holiday, and as we learned from Thanksgiving and other holidays, sometimes Grandma’s time-honored signature dish is the star of the show, and other folks are charged with bringing side items or

Light, love, and warmth were the centerpieces of this couple’s nuptials, which took place during the COVID-19 pandemic Read More

The Charleston Metro Chamber Community Champions Awards, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, honors those businesses and individuals who made an impact in 2020. Hamby Catering is being awarded with our Small Business Champion award, which recognizes an outstanding small business who has overcome adversity by implementing creative and innovative strategies. It was 1979 when the husband & wife team of Fran & Tom Hamby helped two close friends plan their daughter’s wedding reception. The classically elegant wedding menu was prepared in the Hamby family kitchen and received high marks and positive “buzz” from many of Charleston’s leading residents. Steve Hamby, son to Fran & Tom, joined Hamby Catering in 1987 as production manager and never looked back. Word of mouth helped grow Fran’s Lowcountry home cooking into a full-fledged catering business, and success mandated the move into her first storefront in Charleston in 1988. In 2011, Mrs. Hamby’s great nephew Wes Ellison took on an ownership & leadership role with the family business, and immediately set out to reinforce Hamby’s reputation as the premier full-service catering outfit in the Lowcountry. The family-oriented culture has been crucial to the company’s success and time-treasured recipes. In 2017, after seven years

Charleston, S.C. — For Owner Candice Culbertson Hudnall, and many other members of the hospitality industry, the world turned upside down on March 13, 2020, when Gov. McMaster shut down the state due to the threat of Covid-19. “It was a devastating time for many, particularly in the hospitality industry,” says Wigfield. “I asked our team, ‘how can we pivot quickly to answer the needs of the Charleston community, while also keeping people working?’” The solution was The Hamby Market, which became both a way to give back to the Lowcountry, as well as a means of survival for the company. With the entire state shut down, Hamby was set for a huge loss thanks to a drastically decreased catering business. However, the expansion of The Market allowed Hamby to pivot their business model in order to survive. Through “grit and hustle,” the Hamby team came together to provide a convenient and safe way to feed Lowcountry families, and for Wigfield, this collaboration and teamwork has been the key to success. “When I shared the news with Team Hamby about the Small Business Champion Award, everyone just cheered,” says Wigfield. “Being recognized for our efforts of doing what we could

For the fourth year in a row, we are thrilled to announce that Hamby Catering has been voted 2020’s Best Caterer by the readers of the Post & Courier, the oldest daily newspaper in the South and one of the oldest continuously operating newspapers in the United States. Out of the 200,000 nominations for 6,000 businesses in 300+ categories, we are humbled to win this prestigious honor. This recognition is particularly impactful and meaningful for Team Hamby in light of the tumultuous past seven months, during which time the hospitality industry – along with many others – has been economically, physically and emotionally devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. As an essential business, Hamby Catering and The Market at Hamby is incredibly proud that we’ve remained open through COVID-19 to serve the Lowcountry and provide safe employment for our team. We’re also thankful for our loyal clients who have supported our business and helped us raise close to $6,000 for our medical heroes on the frontlines through our partnership with Feeding Our Heroes SC. We are blessed to call Charleston home and to continue serving this amazing community, especially during these unprecedented times. We are truly over the moon to earn

Joy to the world… we have officially reached the end of 2020! After many months of ups, downs and everything in between, we are ecstatic the holiday season has finally arrived in the Lowcountry. Times have certainly changed for our community and the world, but there is still so much to celebrate during this most wonderful time of the year. We’ll be sharing holiday cheer at Hamby Catering with our families, friends, neighbors, team members, local purveyors and of course y’all, our loyal patrons. Your gracious support of our locally-owned small business is the best gift we could ask for! Your Hamby elves have been hard at work preparing a special holiday menu for all to enjoy this season, so you can skip the grocery store lines and kitchen duty and spend more time by the fire. Our Hamby Holiday To Go menu features a variety of festive flavors, perfect for an effortless and intimate gathering at home. We’ll have everything packed and ready to go, so all you have to do is pick up your meal, heat and serve. Enjoy a holly jolly arrangement of eats with our Jingle Bells Classic Cocktail Party Package ($175). Each package feeds 12