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Chef Missy’s Signature Style

About Chef Missy

Hi, my name is Missy Keyser, your personal chef and professional caterer, Chef Missy! Long before I was known as Chef Missy, I proudly held the name The Soup Lady.

Chef Missy Keyser and her experienced team working together in the kitchen, reflecting their collaborative effort

One winter, over two decades ago, I worked a churched holiday bizarre in Washington D.C. During this event, a little boy kept coming back over and over for another sample of soup. Eventually, he pulled his mother over for a taste, happily saying, “Mom, mom,  this is the Soup Lady!” insisting, “You have to buy her soup!”

I knew at that moment I wanted to pursue a career as a professional caterer.

I’m still known as the Soup Lady to all my close friends and family, but I’ve expanded my horizon far beyond warm bowls of comfort. I was classically trained at Creative Cuisine in Cambridge, MA., and I’ve spent the last 25 years catering intimate and elegant events all over the East Coast from Nantucket & New York City to Washington, D.C. & Philadelphia. With these skills and a dedication to my clients, I’ve done everything from working as a private chef on a family yacht to catering events for New York power brokers and White House elites.

I am committed to distinguishing myself from the rest with a dedication to your satisfaction. My team and I promise delicious menus, impeccable services, and the relief of knowing that your event is in expert hands. 
The entire Chef Missy team is dedicated to the best customer service. With our motto, “It would be our pleasure,” we hope every client has the confidence to bring even their wildest dreams to our doors because…

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