Here to Serve You

About Us

We are a small, family-owned and operated catering business based in Columbia City, Indiana. Our passion is serving others and creating memorable experiences through great food. Every event is thoughtfully tailored to your needs, style, and budget, because we believe high-quality catering should also be affordable and personal.

For us, catering isn’t just a service — it’s a way to bring people together. Whether you are celebrating a wedding, graduation, corporate event, or private gathering, we work closely with you to make your event feel comfortable, special, and uniquely yours.

Meet the Family

Dustin Knafel — Owner | Head Cook

Dustin has always had a passion for bringing joy to others through delicious food. He loves experimenting with new recipes while staying true to the signature flavors that clients have come to love. As the primary cook, he leads the kitchen and is proud to be passing down his cooking techniques and family recipes to his children.

Kim Knafel — Co-Owner | Marketing & Bookkeeping

Kim keeps everything running behind the scenes. She handles community outreach, scheduling, and bookkeeping while also assisting with food prep, service, and event cleanup. Her organization and attention to detail help ensure each event runs smoothly from start to finish.

Cash Knafel — Son

Cash assists with prep work, cooking, serving, and cleanup. He is learning the family business hands-on and enjoys being part of creating great events for clients.

Annabelle Knafel — Daughter

Annabelle helps with preparation, cooking, serving, and cleanup. She enjoys working alongside her family and contributing to making each event a success.


A family of four standing outdoors near a river with a large wooden cross decorated with flowers behind them. The family includes a man, woman, young girl, and teenage boy. They are smiling and posing for the photo, with trees in the background.

             Made with Smoke, Served with Heart

Barbecue grill with chicken wings, meatballs, cornbread casserole, and baked beans.
Three racks of barbecue ribs cooking on a smoker grill.

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Your celebration deserves more than standard catering.

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