Based out of Buffalo, NY
Specialties: Meal Prep. Gourmet Baked Goods. Private & Group Classes. Priv She graduated with honors in April 2014.
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Ravelle was established by Lauren Gresham, known by many as Chef Elle, in September 2012. Chef Elle was classiclly trained in French culinary techniques at the International Culinary Center (founded as the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan, NY. Her vision was to create a small business that would ravel together all of her culinary interests & support her in her journey towards becoming a chef
. Today, Ravelle offers a variety of services, including premium baked goods, catering services, and private chef services.
Ravelle is not currently accepting any more long term subleases, but the opportunity is available for culinary pop up shops and our commercial kitchen is available to rent for culinary based content creation! Shoot a text or DM for additional details!
When I started Ravelle, I created it as a company that encompassed all things culinary.
Upon opening my kitchen at 37 Chandler St, that vision expanded to wanting to help other small, locally owned culinary businesses gain new audiences and additional traction.
Today, I’m proud to say that Ravelle consistently hosts 3 additional independent brands for
commissary purposes and occasional pop-ups.
Check them out below and give them a follow!
(RCC’s health & wellness brand)
Is this your first time cooking holiday dinner? Not sure if you have the best recipes on hand? Need help fixing a kitchen mishap? I’m here to assist!
Holiday cooking should be a joyful experience, not a stressful one. Let me help with any questions you may have!
Feel free to comment or DM your questions. DMs will be kept anonymous and answered in my story!
You never know, your question may help someone else as well. So ask away! 🫶🏽
While many are traveling near and far for large gatherings, there are plenty of us who are planning to spend a nice, cozy holiday at home by ourselves, or with just a couple loved ones.
If the latter is you, then this menu collaboration from .co and is your answer to a stress free holiday dinner! Complete with all your favorite comfort foods, this menu is sure to make this the most wonderful time of the year for you & your loved ones. 🤍
I have always maintained that food (cooking, eating, etc.) is a total sensory experience.
Food is art. It’s layered, culturally influenced, nuanced, and open to interpretation. It should be beautiful, and spark inspiration.
That’s ALWAYS what I’ve strived to accomplish in the presentation of my food, even in meal prep.
So when I was contacted by The Buffalo AKG Art Museum to cater an event, I was floored.
I’m overflowing with gratitude & anticipation.
Ravelle x AKG. Coming soon. 🙏🏽
When I started Ravelle, I created it as a company that encompassed all things culinary.
Upon opening my kitchen at 37 Chandler St, that vision
expanded to wanting to help other small, locally owned culinary businesses gain new audiences and additional traction.
Today, I'm proud to say that Ravelle consistently hosts 4 additional independent brands for
commissary purposes and occasional pop-ups.
Check them out below and give them a follow!
(RCC’s health & wellness brand)
Today marks 11 years in business for .co
11 years of building a dream that was founded on a single brownie recipe. 11 years of pure hustle & pure passion.
There have been countless baked goods, dessert displays, private chef events, cooking classes, catering events, and so much more along the way.
I been blessed with more peaks than valleys, but I’m thankful for every part of the journey all the same.
To the 100’s of customers and 1000’s of taste testers over the years, I thank you.
Here’s to the next 11 years and beyond. 🥂
Today I was able to teach a class for a friend I’ve known for 20+ years.
She planned the class for her man and chose items based on his favorite foods. But we were still able to lean in to some old school cooking lessons & techniques that she learned growing up. I make it a point to honor and build on what my clients already know because it’s so important to be confident in the kitchen and proud of what you create. And that often comes with honoring and acknowledging those who introduced them to the kitchen, which resonates deeply with me, as home cooks made me the chef I am today.
Today I was able to elevate my clients’ food knowledge base, while connecting them further as a couple and of course, blessing their kitchen with some great dishes & recipes.
I absolutely LOVE what I do!
The category is: grilled lamb chops.
My mother is half Syrian & Lebanese, so lamb chops were a dinner entree that stayed in regular rotation for me growing up.
Next to a well marbled ribeye, lamb chops are my favorite protein to put on the grill.
Speaking of grilling, who else is pulling out the indoor grill pans because you can’t get outside to fire up the grill yet!? Just Buffalonians? Oh, ok. 🥲
Our grazing boxes make a great grab & go lunch or even a take home happy hour option!
They’re also available for catered events and can be curated to your liking!
Happening Now @ 37 Chandler St!
Stop in for a grab & go lunch or take home happy hour option with a charcuterie kit.
The coffee today is from local roaster, Golden Cup. Dairy & non dairy add ins are available!
All merch is available as well!
Stop in! Here until 3, but maybe later if traffic picks up.
Text 716-880-6545 to reserve your order for expedited service!
Being an African American is to be a gatekeeper of African American history. Because our lineage was stripped from us during slavery, our food holds the keys to our history as a people. As a , I believe it’s not only my responsibility to deliver food in a way that conveys the story of my ancestors, but also in a way that helps to build and further the of African Americans as a people. I cook with techniques that were introduced to the American culinary world by a Black chef. In my recipes, I’m able to highlight ingredients that were brought to America through the Triangular Trade and cultivated on the fields of plantations. I cook with methods that have been both defined and perfected by Black chefs as well. It is an honor to carry on our legacy through the work of my career. The culinary scene in America is incredibly whitewashed and male dominated. As a Black female chef, I am afforded the ability and opportunity to put a positive spotlight on both women in the culinary world, and the African American community as a whole.
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Our updated Lovebirds Special is officially LIVE for ordering!
This “date night to go” is perfect for your favorite couple and equally perfect for a night of self love and self care.
You’ll receive:
❤️A charcuterie kit with a variety of meats, cheeses, dried fruit & accoutrements
❤️ Ravelle’s *special edition* bamboo board
❤️ 6 chocolate covered strawberries with chocolate candies (🤎 or 🤍)
❤️ Ravelle’s *exclusive* vanilla & spiced honey candle
❤️ Champagne Flutes
AND
❤️ Your choice of FREE champagne or sparkling cider.
DON’T WAIT to place your order as this deal won’t last long!!!
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Food pic recaps of 2022!!
MY NAME IS TESIA BUNTON AND I COACH MINORITY OWNED FOOD BUSINESSES IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY ON INCREASING PROFITABILITY & PRODUCTIVITY BY CREATING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR OPERATIONS.
Like, comment, or share with someone in who's looking to grow their food business in 2023 and wants to connect!
‼️COMING SOON‼️A new year means new products being added to Ravelle’s merchandise line! Our signature “fresh” and “warm” scents will be available for purchase next week! Pre-orders are available for local customers only!
I can’t lie guys, this last week has been extremely hard on me mentally.
On Friday, I had to abandon my car and was displaced from my home for the next 2 nights. I was with my family, safe & warm, but it was still scary to endure.
Yet & still, I’m blessed to be here, to have made it home, and to never have been separated from my child, which is so much more than I can say for others.
Please pray for me, and for my city.
I’m taking this time to continue to regroup, and will be returning to business on New Year’s Eve.
Be safe & be well,
Chef Elle 🤍
‼️‼️Tomorrow‼️‼️
❓Did you know!?❓
•Bamboo retains very little moisture, making it more resistant to bacteria than other types of wood.
•Bamboo is gentle on knives, meaning it can stand up to chopping and cutting without damaging your knife!
•Our bamboo boards are best cared for by hand washing, as they can warp in high heat and prolonged soaking in water.
There are less than 50 cutting boards in stock and this item will NOT be restocked, so DM “bottle board” to get yours today!
Countless times I've been asked,
"what do you even do?" I know they wonder
about my job, but let's explore this a bit, shall
we? Everyday, l:
-run a household/manage my family property
(cooking, cleaning, organizing, working with
contractors, etc.)
-raise a toddler (Moms! We know this is a whole full time job right here!)
-run a catering & private chef company
(.co)
-oversee my commissary kitchen (managing
tenants, licenses, health dept regs, etc.)
-weekly meal prep for a large health & wellness
company
-AND STILL find time to build out my nutrition
coaching business and serve my current clients () ✨
All that leaves VERY little time for self care. So last night, I took myself out to dinner after a very | o n g week, just to appreciate... me! 💁🏽♀️
Sometimes it's necessary to just sit with yourself, with your thoughts and with your accomplishments and simply relax and reflect on all you've done, all the places you're going,
and all the things you're thankful for.
My week, my mind, and my goals are all reset and refreshed today.
What are you looking
forward to this week!? Drop a comment & let me know!!!
Close ups from today’s work!
Did you know!? All of Ravelle’s catering & private chef events come with custom printed menus for client’s to display & save as keepsakes!
🤍
When I started Ravelle, I created it as a company that encompassed all things culinary. Upon opening my kitchen at 37 Chandler St, that vision
expanded to wanting to help other small, locally owned culinary businesses gain new audiences and
additional traction.
Today, I'm proud to say that Ravelle consistently hosts 4 additional independent brands for
commissary purposes and occasional pop-ups.
Check them out below and give them a follow!
(RCC’s nutrition division)
DASH Catering LLC
Blended Seasons
Core Cuisine
Far East Bayou
Let’s get real for a minute: grocery costs aren’t slowing down any time soon. And that classic “We’ve got food at home!” statement is holding more weight than ever!
As we learn to live with that, I’m creating a cooking fundamentals course that will teach you the basics you need to effectively:
-increase your knowledge of food
-help you understand food costs through portion control
-feed yourself
-feed your family
-cook special occasion meals
-avoid foods with preservatives
-even start a side hustle if cooking for others is something you’d like to monetize!
Most importantly, I’ll be teaching you how to save money on groceries AND take out/fast food; leading to a happier healthier you!
The necessity to invest in yourself and learn/gain tools of self sufficiency is at an all time high. I can’t wait to share this program with you all! 🤗
Be sure to follow .co for more details!
It may not feel much like Spring outside, but our new lunch special can definitely brighten up any day! Add this combo to your favorite picnic setup to create the perfect date!
Happy International Women’s Day to all the women who have helped build Ravelle up to be the brand it is today.
Chef Elle has a phenomenal team of strong women behind her; from business partners to assistants, to investors, and of course, her customers. It is a pleasure to work beside and serve you all!
37 Chandler Street
Buffalo, NY
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Our Asian chicken egg rolls feature fresh ground chicken thighs (ground in house by Chef Elle!), fresh ginger, chillies, cabbage, carrots and scallions. Here’s a close up of the filling!
The Pan African flag, but make it (vegan) cupcakes! Happy Juneteenth!
We’re open now until 2! Come grab a limited edition bunny brownie to sweeten up your Easter weekend! 🐰
It’s raffle time!
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