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Chef Grace Odogbili

Words are sweet, but they never take the place of food.

~Igbo Proverb

Born in Brooklyn, NY , youngest in a tight family of 5, Chef Grace can say she was inspired by 2 things: the warm, soulful, and spicy flavors of the cuisine of her parent’s native land of Nigeria and her family’s church.

One connected her to her culture and the other connected her to her faith- the two most important things in her life and the building block for Dining With Grace.  As the youngest in a busy entrepreneurial working family, Chef Grace often assisted her mother in preparing traditional dishes and even introduced her family to new “American” dishes.   The Nigerian culture around food became one of her many entry points into developing a passion for discovery of her culture.

As a child, Chef Grace would assist her family’s small Brooklyn-based church in preparing dinners for the homeless, drug-addicted and sheltered in her community.  Although the church was quite small and the operation stayed quite humble, many people were fed and looked forward to the occasion, where they would be served a variety of dishes inclusive of modest cultural favorites, punch (with fruit cocktail!!), and strawberry cake.  There would always also be upbeat music (and often some dancing)! From a young age it was a loving memory of the effect of food being created and served with love.   It was because of this experience that a quiet seed was planted on the idea of becoming a Chef.

Years later, Chef Grace finished college with a degree in Economics and Political Science and entered the workforce in the Financial Services sector, forgetting the dreams of childhood.  A wonderfully perfect 25th birthday gift changed that.   Her older sister, Gloria, purchased her a Certificate Program at The French Culinary Institute.  This reignited an old flame and Chef Grace immersed herself in her passion for cooking.   As fate would have it, soon after, Grace was laid off from her Financial Services job after a huge reorganization of the bank.  Dining With Grace was born the following year in 2010, where Chef Grace is the Owner & Chef, working with a team of service professionals to add her signature touch to special events.

Since the launch of Dining With Grace,  Chef Grace has continued to study and explore the fields of culinary arts, nutrition, and African Studies and has worked with top-rated NYC caterers, restaurants, bakeries, and community organizations.  She has taught Nutritional Culinary Arts workshops in several  Brooklyn Public Schools & city programs- introducing children and under-served communities to diverse health and nutrition concepts in food.

She has catered events for various clients such as Lane Bryant, KPMG, Dow Jones, Facebook, Moët Hennessy, the NYPD and more, as well as weddings and special celebrations for diverse (and discerning!) private clients, catering for crowds up to 700.

She has been featured on the Cooking Channel with Sherri Shepherd and various news programs including WPIX 11 and Arise 360 Entertainment.   She is the Founder of The African Table, a (currently paused) monthly pop-up dining series featuring regional cuisines & cultures of the African Diaspora in various art galleries and locations in NYC.  Through this project, she also engages her passion for food, culture and travel by hosting international culinary trips, The African Table: Epicurean Excursions.  In 2016, Saveur Magazine named Chef Grace Odogbili, NY’s Culinary Ambassador of Pan-African Cuisine!

The work she is most excited about is the Dining With Grace Banquet; a vision she had written since 2005 to create an annual elegant and nurturing dining event for homeless families in NYC, which had its inaugural event in August 2015.

For more information or to have Chef Grace cater your event, host a dinner, organize an outreach event, speak on African cuisine, nutrition or entrepreneurship please do contact us at 347-770-2844 or by email.

 

Thank you & God bless you!

May all grace abound towards you.

 

 

 

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    Dining With Grace is always giving them what they Dining With Grace is always giving them what they like.  It’s giving FUBU.  It’s giving Chop Life.  It’s giving the real fun begins at the After Party! 🎉🎉🎉

If you don’t celebrate you, who will? 
#foodisculture 
#fortheculture 

Thank you, to one of my favorite couples @anulookbeauty @niran_o for having us celebrate life with you!  Niran, Happy 40th year!  Queen Adeola, keep queening! Continued blessings!  XO

📸 One of Featured Late Night Eats:  Chicken & Vegetable Indomie 

I mean…we like that. 

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    Happy Spring!!! Bringing on the color and freshnes Happy Spring!!!
Bringing on the color and freshness of the season. 

We are restored and setting up for an AMAZING Spring & Summer 2023!! Honestly, the 
whole year is gonna clap.  Can we celebrate EVERYTHING this year?  That’s the vibe I’m feeling. 

Excited for (y)our upcoming Weddings, Corporate Events, Social Celebrations.  Plus speaking engagements!! (Ahhh! 😎😎😰😅)

We love that we get to do life with you in this way!! Thank you from 
my heart! DWG 🌿🍃🌱🌿🍃🌱

PS- please join mailing list for upcoming tasting events, special invitations and more! #linkinbio 
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    Friends! Thank you for a great 2022! We have gro Friends! 

Thank you for a great 2022! We have grown and much has been LEARNED.  Number 1 lesson has been to stay on track.  Pursue excellence at the main thing.  The thing that inspires you beyond your own 2 hands.  Fine PanAfrican Catering for special events will always be the main thing for me. 

Many things will make you question yourself, your journey, your growth, but your passion and gift is evident.  Let the dust settle and start kicking again.  The journey is worth it. 

Thank you to every hand, mind and heart that has helped my business activate and grow.  Thanks to my clients and couples that have chosen us to celebrate culture, love and life.  Thank God for keeping me, mind, body and soul.  Thank me for working hard and not letting up… a la Snoop 😮‍💨😅✝️

Cheers to a blessed 2023!
Cheers to trusting the process!
Cheers to progress & growth!
Cheers to righting wrongs!
Cheers to effective & inspired teamwork!
Cheers to celebrating life and love!
Cheers to celebrating culture!
Cheers to the LEVEL UP!

May God cover us as we trust Him.

#blackcaterer #weddingcatering #nyccatering #africanfood #africanwedding #caribbeanfood #wedding #2023 #specialevents #nyc  #diningwithgrace #panafricancatering #blackbusiness #brides #weddingpro
    Thank you to all who helped us to serve families, Thank you to all who helped us to serve families, individuals and children in need as we closed out 2022! 

Thankful for the opportunity to offer our best with our amazing sponsors and partners.  We love spreading joy & Serving God’s Love in Brooklyn and everywhere we go!  Dining With Grace will continue to serve the less fortunate amongst us with Big Love as often as we can.  I am grateful that through being a Caterer/Chef, I can add both comfort and celebration to those in need of it most. 

God’s Grace is free but never cheap. 

A big thank you to @starbrightnyc for their stunning florals and continued generosity and graciousness since 2015!! 

Thank you to @murrayschickens for the best all-natural poultry that helped us serve delicious quality cuisine. 

Of course, @gracescarrotcake made a special appearance with the biggest Deluxe Carrot Cake that we’ve made to date! 

Thank you to my amazing volunteers and sponsors who made this all possible!

Most of all, thank God who in His infinite wisdom gave us all gifts to serve one another.  Every good and perfect gift come from Above, the Father of Light.
    The reality is the past 40 years have a been a sto The reality is the past 40 years have a been a stoooooory.  We all have those, I know.  I’ve learned a lot.  Now I apply the wisdom and keep getting it!! That is worth celebrating.  I’ve learned to submit to, appreciate and celebrate the journey.  Finna stay cute, blessed and paid, too. 
May my blessings never end with me. 

🤩🤩🤩Thank you to @sanjules for my beautiful clothes that I wore to enter my island celebration with a little sassy!  All looks featured in this reel are by this family black-owned business. 

#thankGod #40thbirthday #sanjules #blackownedbusiness #celebratelife #neverwouldvemadeit #goddid #golden #maldives #chefgraceodogbili #letgrowthbebeautiful #trust #blackfashion #supportblackbusiness #brooklyn #blackownedbrooklyn
    Hey Friends & Followers!! We did that!! By God’s Hey Friends & Followers!! We did that!! By God’s grace we are at another holiday season.  #grateful 

I want to make it sweet for ya!  Order your 4-Layer Celebration Carrot Cake!  Available for pre-order and pickup at our Brooklyn, NY shop. 

We only aim to give you and your loved ones the best!! 

Visit link in bio or gracescarrotcake.com to pre-order now!

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    It’s the obvious quality For Me… Only focused It’s the obvious quality For Me…
Only focused on making lives better, celebratory, and more delicious while we are here. 

New Dish Alert!

📸  Golden Buttermilk Scallion Biscuit
Fried Chicken Sandwich, Hot Garlic Honey, Housemade Pickles.  We got you.  Now available for takeout on our All Day Menu!! Pickup or get delivery!  Currently on GrubHub, coming soon to UberEats!
Open 
Wednesday & Thursdays ONLY 1-7 PM
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    📸: Beef Suya- grass-fed grilled beef with a tra 📸: Beef Suya- grass-fed grilled beef with a traditional Nigerian peanut spice rub, shaved red onions.  Simply delicious. The truth is everything I offer is meant to be your favorite. 

My passion is offering delicious high quality Pan-African and global fusion cuisines for ALL your special events. From weddings, to galas and fundraisers- we give them something to talk about! ☺️😮‍💨🤤 
🔜🔜BOOK NOW!

Elegant PanAfrican Catering is my way of sharing my story-appreciating where I came from, where I am and where I’m going.  Fully connected and locked in.  Thank you for your continued love and support.  Let’s finish this year STRONG!! 

God did!

#panafrican #catering #events #nyc #elegant #eventcatering #africanfood #blackfood #suya #brooklyn #blackownedbusiness #diningwithgrace #focused #hospitality #nyccatering #holidayparty #Goddid
    Behold! DWG is doing a new thing and we want you Behold!  DWG is doing a new thing and we want you to know it!  You’ve been patient.  Dining With Grace is now offering a limited TAKEOUT menu of our best PanAfrican dishes.  Available on GrubHub for pickup or local delivery. #linkinbio

Taste it now and get ready and revved to order for the holidays! 

Menu Features: Nigerian Jollof Rice (vegan), Moi Moi (vegan), Peppered Goat, Bajan Fish Cakes, Senegalese Lamb Chops, Beef Suya…the list goes on. 

Brooklyn, you are welcome.  Come and see what God has done for you 🥰🥰🥰

#grubhub #africanfood #jollofrice #brooklyn #nostrandave #goodeats #diningwithgrace #crownheights #africantable #mealstogo 
#familytime #familymeals #bestoftheday #veganfood
    Happy Saturday! A little sunshine (and carrot cak Happy Saturday!  A little sunshine (and carrot cake) for your weekend timeline. 
I can’t wait for @gracescarrotcake to be one of your favorite things!
    Focus on Design ✨ Loving this wedding’s majes Focus on Design ✨ 
Loving this wedding’s majestic all white tablescape and decor! 

Even more loving the joyful delight on the newlyweds’ faces!  They have beautiful memories to last a lifetime! 🥂
Congrats to the lovely couple!

❓❓❓Brides-to-be, for your dream wedding would you prefer luxurious monochromatic OR vivid pops of color?  Be inspired!

Posted @withregram • @blackbride1998 Stunning! 

Congratulations to you both!!@attorneyparkerhtx 

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✨Wow, to say that our wedding was a fairytale and super litty at the same time would be a complete understatement. Here’s a sneak peek into our breathtaking wedding. Thank you to all our family and friends who came out to celebrate with us, and a SUPER special thank you to my sister, The ONE and ONLY- Valerie Rooney @decor2remember. Our love for you runs deep 🤍🤍✨

Photography: @raetay_photography 
Venue: @thecorinthianhouston
Decor: @decor2remember 
DJ: @godjhiceo 
Violinist: @thestringzattached 
Cake: @cakesbyginahou 
Coordinator: @winkdesignandevents Wedding day collaboration: @kashmereproductions 
Dress: @daughtersofnonyelum 
Tux: @justphilsright 
Hair: @weezydidit 
Makeup: @_suzzzziiiiieee
#blackbride1998
    A memorial of gratitude. First things first. Ins A memorial of gratitude.  First things first.  Inspired to sing a new song. 
A song of praise. 

“Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord! Praise the Lord!”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭150:6‬ ‭NLT‬‬
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