Serving the DMV & beyond
great soul food to feed your soul
Chef Yvette Thompkins is a DC native with roots in honest, authentic, clean Southern soul food-inspired cuisine…with an elevated twist.
SOUL FOOD DC Is local
Locally sourced & expertly prepared from in-season fruits and vegetables & home grown herbs. We work with local meat & fish suppliers for the freshest proteins possible. Oysters, shrimp, scallops & crawfish are guaranteed same day catch.
SOUL FOOD DC IS AUTHENTIC
Chef Thompkins hails from a long line of chefs self-taught in the Southern tradition. In the spirit of Southern hospitality, she shares her family secret recipes to impress your guests with tried and true real soul food created with love, heart and soul.
soul food dc elevates southern cooking to a work of art
Sophisticated ingredients and gorgeous presentation lift up the experience of comfort food consistent with the generous spirit of Southern cooking.
CONTACT
Chef Yvette Thompkins
(202) 246-7436
Contact us today to see how we can serve your catering & event needs.
sample menu
MINI SLIDERS Ground turkey, turkey breast, ground beef or roast beef
CHICKEN WINGS Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, Garlic, or BBQ
CHARCUTERIE BOARD Sliced meats, olives, tapenade & cheese spreads.
FILET MIGNON with portobello mushroom & gruyere
GRILLED SAUSAGES Hot dogs or kielbasa served with or without rolls
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE five cheese & lobster medallions
5 CHEESE MAC & CHEESE
VEGAN PORTOBELLO BURGER
GRILLED ASSORTED VEGETABLES in season
COLLARDS & KALE
STARTERS
LUMP CRAB & SPINACH DIP Served in a sourdough bread bowl
CHICKEN WINGS Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, Garlic, or BBQ
MAPLE-GLAZED SALMON Served on spinach-stuffed ravioli
MAINS
CHICKEN SATAY
GRILLED ROSEMARY & THYME CHICKEN Wings, breasts, thighs, & drumsticks
SHRIMP KABOBS with pineapple & ginger
BAKED CORNISH HENS with rosemary & thyme served on a bed of oyster stuffing
SHRIMP & GRITS
Sides
PINEAPPLE GINGER BAKED BEANS with turkey sausage
MINI CRAB CAKES Made from jumbo lump crab.
GOURMET FRUIT & CHEESE PLATE Seasonal fruits, cheese & nuts.
THAI WINGS Served with plantains
FRIED CHICKEN Wings, breasts, thighs & drumsticks
JAMBALAYA with shrimp & chicken sausage
JUMBO LUMP CRAB PIE
BEEF TENDERLOIN served with roasted potatoes
CHICKEN & WAFFLES
BRUSSEL SPROUTS & BROCCOLINI