Mayor Cogswell Declares August 4th City-Wide Hamby Day

 Mayor William Cogswell has officially proclaimed August 4th as “Hamby Day” in the City of Charleston, in honor of Hamby Catering & Events’ 45th anniversary.    

The origins of Hamby Catering’s founding still ring true today – Mrs. Hamby answered the call to cater for the wedding of a friend’s daughter, and from there started a journey and business based on service, trust and classic Lowcountry fair. In 2017, after six years with the company, Candice Culbertson Hudnall, alongside her father Wayne Culbertson, stepped in to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Mrs. Fran Hamby and her great nephew Wes Ellison.   

“This honor is a testament to this city’s unwavering support and trust in our service,” said Candice Hudnall. “It’s not lost on us the gravity of this honor, and we cannot thank the Holy City enough for its faith in us!”  

Hamby Catering has played a vital role in countless celebrations, from intimate gatherings to large-scale events, enhancing the lives of South Carolina Lowcountry community members daily. Built on top of the core values of family, service, heritage, and respect, Hamby Catering is dedicated to its community members by providing exceptional culinary experiences and supporting local initiatives that strengthen community bonds. Their legendary service has lent to the company being named Charleston’s Choice Best Caterer for seven years in a row, as well as being named The Knot’s Hall of Fame and to the Top 23 Best Places to Work in 2023 by ShiftNOW.   

“Hamby is a Charleston staple, and I extend my congratulations to the entire team on 45 years of exemplary service and culinary excellence,” said Mayor William Cogswell. “Hamby serves as a model for other businesses in Charleston, and we are proud to have Hamby woven into the history and culture of our community.”  

To celebrate their birthday month, Hamby Catering will be giving back to their patrons and community the best way they know how – by serving up delicious eats! Customers can look forward to BOGO 45% off of tea sandwiches (max 4 boxes) when they visit The Market at Hamby August 5-10. In the weeks following, they’ll be launching a social media giveaway, a $45 Hamby Favorites Bundle and BOGO 45% off Casseroles. To keep up with their weekly celebratory offerings, follow them @hambycatering on Instagram and Facebook.