Hamby Catering and Events has started off 2024 with a new addition to their team, Executive Chef Tom Donnelly (pictured). Donnelly brings his knowledge of both Lowcountry and international cuisine to Hamby Catering’s celebrated culinary team, as well as a fresh vision to usher Charleston’s oldest locally owned and operated catering company into its 45th year of business.
“Excited is an understatement,” said Hamby Catering’s President & Owner, Candice Hudnall. “Our tagline is Southern, Timeless, Inventive – three words we feel embody t he work of Chef Tom Donnelly and the innovation he will inspire amongst our team.”
Donnelly’s experience spans multiple decades, including stays i n New York, San Francisco, Boston, Phoenix and Nagoya, Japan. His skills were not only honed in the region al cuisine he was immersed in, but also in the building of a private-label raw juice cleanse. Donnelly’s expertise was also seen in action at world-renowned events, including those hosted at the New York City Marathon an d the AKC annual dog show.
“I’m thrilled with the opportunity to bring my skills to Charleston’s most celebrated caterer,” said Donnelly. “Their reputation is a testament to their longstanding customer trust, service and, of course, lauded cuisine.”
Donnelly also brings his skills to The Rutledge Room, Hamby Catering’s flagship event venue, located in the reimagined Hominy Grill space downtown Charleston.
“I have the privilege of coming on to the team as their established brand heads into a new venture,” said Donnelly. “This is not my first go at opportunities like this, a nd look forward to its continued growth and success.”
A woman-owned & operated, full-service caterer, Hamby has served the Charleston area since 1979 with signature customer service and innovative cuisine. Hamby provides all food and beverage services, rental coordination, floor plan and timeline creation, as well as streamlined advice on all event logistics.
For more information, visit www.hambycatering.com, and follow them on Instagram and Facebook @hambycatering.
For information regarding Hamby’s new event space, The Rutledge Room, visit www.therutledgeroom.com, and follow them on Instagram and Facebook @therutledgeroom
