meet the chef

In 2011, Chef Karriem started his catering business with a minimal start up. Within three years, Karriem’s Catering grew at a rapid pace from 5 to more than 200 corporate accounts to date. Repeat business has been the cornerstone of the company’s growth, thanks to outstanding food and exceptional service.
Karriem’s Catering aims to please by offering a large variety of delicious menu options that can be customized to fit your taste and dietary needs, for any occasion.
Our customers include celebrities, professional athletes, busy families, new moms, and hard-working executives. From corporate events to family affairs … from five hungry guests to hundreds, Karriem’s Catering will create an exceptional catering experience.
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Catered Events
Black Contractors Association Luncheon/Bombardier Lear Jet Open House
Links Incorporated Luncheon/1st United Methodist Board of Stewarts
Black Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors/Asian Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Jubilee Theater
William Mann Jr. Community Development Corporation/Tarrant County Community College
Saradosis Benefit Botanical Garden/Texas Medical Institute
J.D Howard Construction Company/P.A.T.H.S. Foward Award Ceremony
Meadowbrook Athletic Banquet/T.C.C.C. Groundbreaking Ceremony Science Technology Building
Associated Wholesale Group
Local 767 Luncheon
Oncor Business Luncheon
Open House Ft. Worth Modern Art Museum
Tom Joyner Foundation Luncheon
Republican Women Luncheon
International Olympic Committee Brunch
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AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
2024 Prosperity Bank Masters Class Top 3
2023 National Entrepreneurship Day Honoree & Keynote Speaker
2023 Top 30 Private Chefs in Ft. Worth Ranked # 3
2023 Voyager Canvas/Rebel Magazine Featured Chef
2022 Living Legend Award TCC Business/Entrepreneur of the Year
2021 Certificate of Recognition Outstanding Service & Dedication TCC
2019 Appreciation of Service Award Boys & Girls Club
2019 WFAA CH. 8 Rising Star
2017 Leadership Dallas Honors w/ Master Chef Stephen Pyles
2016 Rising Stars Award Commissioner Brooks
2015 Quest Award Winner /Channel 8 & Chase Bank
2015 State of Texas House of Representatives Letter of Recognition/ Yvonne Davis & Hellen Giddings
2015 United States Congress Certification of Recognition/Eddie Bernice Johnson
2014/2015 Eagle Award Businessman of the Year
​ Texas Culinary Association
American Culinary Association
​Serv Safe Certification
Food Manager Certification
Food Handlers Permit
NCTRCA Minority Business Enterprise Certification


