Missipi Chef

Miss'ipi Chef is a Portland-based catering and personal chef service led by Melinda, specializing in home-style cooking with both down-home and lighter menu options. Miss'ipi Chef is known for authentic Southern cooking using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients, with extensive accommodation of dietary restrictions including gluten-free, vegetarian, nut-free, and allergy-specific needs. The service also offers a personalized meal prep program called Fit Wit Flava. Miss'ipi Chef is Women, Minority, and Emerging Small Business Certified, and is listed as a preferred caterer at at least one Portland venue. Based at 4943 NE MLK Jr Blvd in Portland, OR, with delivery and pickup across the Portland Metro area, Beaverton, Gresham, Lake Oswego, Vancouver (within 15 miles), and additional zones including Oregon City, Hillsboro, and Clackamas. Couples and event organizers praise Melinda's responsiveness, attention to detail (including table decorations and individual guest menus), ability to accommodate last-minute venue changes, and consistently delicious food across a wide range of dietary needs.