Mantra Fuel with a smile,
Hi I am a Army Veteran starting my company bringing quality food service to your home or work place, for you, your friends and family to enjoy. My goal is to bring a smile to your face with each experience and my 15years a in the food service industry.
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8 customer reviews
Kristen
Catering
Chef Adam was amazing! We hired him to cook breakfast for our group at our Airbnb for 2 days. Right from the start he was easy to work with, he over-delivered on service, and his food was fantastic.
Donna J Wilson
Catering
Chef Adam Alderman of Mantra Classic Café responded quickly to my request. His profile and the photos of his work showcased a professional culinary artist who is passionate about his craft.
Chef Adam introduced himself via email and advised he was available to discuss my idea. I scheduled a time with him and the rest was history! I had a concept for a 2 person tasting, not a menu. I explained what I was thinking and Chef Adam's creativity and energy immediately ignited. My request was not his typical catering request. I was interested in a Taste of Nashville Tapas versus a traditional 4 course meal.
I was excited to hear Chef Adam's thoughts on menu items, where he could purchase ingredients and flavor pairings as they immediately jumped out at him. I'm grateful he was enthused by my request.
In less than 24 hours I received an amazing menu. I could have never thought of it lol. I'm excited to experience the final results.
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Nena Smith
Catering
Chef Adam is awesome. So easy to work with, helped us plan the menu and had great Vegan options for our guests. I will call him anytime we have an event!!!! The food was awesome
Dan Grossman
Mantra did an amazing job for our party. The food was abundant and delicious. Thank you Adam, and Team!
Jessica Mason
Catering
Excellent customer service!!! Very professional!!
Jamie
Excellent food at reasonable prices. Adam is friendly, flexible, and talented. It was a great choice to use him for our daughter's wedding. People are still talking about the food. More...
Kaitlyn B.
Chef Alderman cooked an amazing meal for my husbands 30th birthday! He helped me create an awesome and creative menu based on my husbands favorite foods. Chef Alderman was also prompt with his correspondence throughout the whole process. I highly recommend him for your next event! More...
Evan Clemons
One of the greatest, most easy going guys I’ve ever met. He was resourceful in not only helping me and my wife plan our menu, but also even going as far as helping us figure out decorations. Chef Adam truly made our special day easier. The food was also unbelievable, it may have even been the second greatest thing to happen on that day. He’s the best!! More...
What’s your signature dish?
I don't have a signature dish, bc I feel a person in my field should be flexible and creative to the event and personal request
How do you go about creating the perfect menu for your clients?
I ask questions and try to imagine the meal they feel would be perfect for the occasion even if it seems so unreachable I want to try my best to give them the perfect meal stressfree
What do you love most about your job?
I love to create and coming up with new ideas and original meal like the bourbon snowball
What inspired you to start your own business?
I love to cook and want to be able to create meals on a personal level for ppl not just another restaurant
Why should our clients choose you?
I try my hardest to cram as much into the meal that I can for the budget they may have to work with and make it special
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I can travel to certain places with my team and my trailer as long as I have notice I can adjust if needed to most situations
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Mask and gloves as per request of some customers, other than that my team wash hands and maintain a high standard of sanitation
Drop off
Drop off dinner for 2 food delivered hot or par cooked to pop in the oven so I wont be that 3rd wheel in the other room.