MEET THE OWNER/HEAD CHEF

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Jewel C. Hardy Powell - Owner and Chef

Jewel  started cooking at the early age of nine. She spent the majority
of her childhood years in the kitchen with her grandmother Christine Hardy a native of  Maysville N. C.
Following behind her grandmother and watching everything she did,  Jewel knew she loved cooking.
Years later after choosing  to work in other fields outside of cooking, Jewel never forgot her passion.

Jewel  was given the opportunity to cater an event in Harlem, NY in 2013.
Since then, she has catered  weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, Women's Conferences, Church Pastoral Anniversary's, repasts and most notably The New York City Court System, and cooperate events for DC37.

Jewel offers a variety of delicious dishes in traditional soul food lunch and dinner styles as well creating an h'orderves menu transforming traditional soul food into delightful bite sizes. 

Jewel truly has a passion for food and honors the memory of her grandmother who taught her very well.

Mel & Libby's catering service provides delicious food for the soul and great service with a smile.

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