Dr. Shells Soulfood Kitchen

Dr. Shell's is a Black-owned soul food catering company in Atlanta led by Chef Shell, a culinary school graduate who started cooking in her grandmother's kitchen. The company offers private chef dinners, catering for weddings, corporate events and celebrations, weekly meal prep for busy families and professionals, and a shop of pound cakes and other desserts.

Private chef dinners start at $250 and are built around custom menus with professional staffing. Booking goes through an online form, followed by an emailed quote within 24 to 48 hours, and the date is held once the deposit is paid. Travel is included within 20 miles of Metro Atlanta, with a fee for farther bookings. The address on Drive is in Jonesboro, Georgia.