Nana’s Love

08/04/2026

✨ ’Twas the night before my birthday… and Nana’s Love was doing what we love—serving with love! 💕🥟
We had the pleasure of catering a VIP small-business networking event presented by TD Bank at Prospect Park for 150 guests! Special thanks to Hot Bread Kitchen
BRIC Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and Cypress Hills Community Kitchen . Of course, the empanadas were on deck:
🥟 Bubba’s Beef
🥟 Catanya’s Chicken & Potato
🥟 Jay’s Spicy Veggie
🥟 Shrimp & Potato—aka Nana’s Favorite!
Served with our two signature sauces:
💚 Adrienne’s Creamy Cilantro Green Sauce
🌶️ Emma’s Spicy Mayo
The menu also included Arroz con Gandules, Sweet Plantains, Oven-Crunchy Baked Sweet Thai Chili Wings, Honey BBQ Wings, and Garden Salad.
It was also a pleasure connecting with and enjoying their delicious handcrafted ice cream bars! 🍦😋 Origen NYC Paleteria Artisanal Ice Cream Bars
A special shout-out to my SYEP team, who worked extra hard to help make this event a success. Great job! I see you, and I truly appreciate each of you! 👏🏽❤️
We met so many amazing people and enjoyed reconnecting with familiar faces. Thank you for having Nana’s Love! We look forward to the next event. 🙏🏽💕
“Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14
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07/10/2026

Happy Birthday to our very own Ms. Lucy!

Yesterday, Ms. Lucy celebrated her birthday the best way she knows how—with hairnets, smiles, and a kitchen full of love! ❤️

She blessed us with an incredible spread featuring fresh ceviche, rice and beans, yuca, stewed chicken, vegetable rice, and salad. The fact that there are no pictures of the food is proof of just how delicious it was—it disappeared that fast! 😋

We are beyond grateful to have this amazing woman of God on our team Nana’s Love Your love, kindness, servant's heart, and dedication are a blessing to everyone at Cypress Hills Community Kitchen.Cypress Hills LDC | Business Partners

Thank you for all that you do for each and every one of us. May God continue to strengthen you, bless you abundantly, and keep your light shining brightly for all to see.

Happy Birthday, Ms. Lucy! We love and appreciate you!

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07/07/2026

🇸🇬🦀 Cooking up Singapore Dungeness Crab Legs today!

At Nana's Love Catering, we're the melting pot of catering—bringing bold flavors from around the world straight to your table. 🌎❤️

Now we want to know... 👇🏾

What would you pair this with?
🍚 Steamed jasmine rice?
🥖 Crusty bread to soak up that amazing sauce?
🥔 Garlic mashed potatoes?
🍜 Noodles?

Drop your favorite pairing in the comments! ⬇️

IYKYK. 🔥

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06/22/2026

Happy Birthday to one of the pioneers of Nana's Love, Jaylen Wingfield

During one of the most challenging times in our world, when everything shut down in 2020, God placed a vision in my heart for Nana's Love. While the world stood still, in Ravenswood, LIC a dream was being born.

I gave Jaylen the vision, and he brought it to life by building the Nana's Love website. He worked tirelessly, dedicating countless hours, believing in the mission, and helping create a platform that would carry our story and our purpose forward.

Through uncertainty, hard work, and faith, he helped lay one of the very first foundations of what Nana's Love has become today. Looking back, all I can say is, "Look at God!"

Jaylen, thank you for your dedication, your creativity, and your willingness to serve something bigger than yourself. Your contributions will always be a part of the Nana's Love story.

As you celebrate another year of life, know that you are appreciated, valued, and never forgotten. May God continue to bless your path, enlarge your territory, and grant you favor in all that you do.

Happy Birthday, Jaylen!

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06/21/2026

💙 Happy Father’s Day from Nana’s Love 💙

Today we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, mentors, and father figures who lead with love, strength, sacrifice, and unwavering support.

At Nana’s Love, we know that family is the foundation of everything we do. We honor the men who work hard, show up, provide guidance, and create lasting memories around the dinner table.

To every dad who has encouraged, protected, prayed, taught, and loved—today we celebrate you.

Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, good food, and precious moments with those you cherish most.

Happy Father’s Day! 💙

06/20/2026

The kitchen is filled with love, laughter, and the delicious aromas of family favorites as we prepare to celebrate my nephew's graduation! 🎓❤️

On the menu:
🥟 Bubba’s Beef Empanadas
🥟 Catanya’s Chicken & Potato Empanadas
🥟 Shrimp & Potato — aka Nana’s Favorite Empanadas
🍚 Arroz con Gandules
🍗 Pernil

There’s something special about gathering family together to celebrate milestones, accomplishments, and new beginnings. Every empanada folded, every pot stirred, and every tray prepared is made with love.

Congratulations to my nephew on this incredible achievement. Your hard work has paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder. Family, food, and faith — that’s how we celebrate.

Pernil, arroz con gandules, and empanadas… we’re ready! 🎉🎓❤️

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06/19/2026

❤️🖤💚 Happy Juneteenth ❤️🖤💚

Juneteenth is more than a holiday for me—it's personal.

I remember listening to the stories my Nana shared about growing up in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She told me about walking miles to school, only to be chased by white students throwing rocks at her simply because of the color of her skin. She spoke about being forced to enter buildings through the back door, being treated as less than, and enduring the pain of being called the N-word.

As a child, it was difficult to understand how someone could be treated that way. As an adult, I now understand the strength, resilience, and courage it took for her to keep moving forward despite the obstacles placed before her.

Those stories became part of the foundation of Nana's Love. They taught me the value of hard work, perseverance, faith, and determination. They taught me that even when doors are closed, you keep knocking—or build your own door.

While we have come a long way, we know racism and inequality still exist. But Juneteenth reminds us that progress is possible and that change happens when we refuse to give up hope.

Today, I honor my Nana and all those who endured hardships so future generations could have opportunities they never imagined. Their sacrifices were not in vain.

Let's continue to push forward, stand for what is right, support one another, and never lose hope.

"Let all that you do be done in love." — 1 Corinthians 16:14

With love and gratitude,

Catanya Gilliam
Founder & Owner, Nana's Love

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06/17/2026

That's how we show up after a championship!

From the court to the cafeteria, Nana's Love is on the move—feeding schools, building relationships, and serving our community with love. Today’s delivery came with a Knicks cap, a Knicks tee, and a wagon full of food, but what matters most is the connection.

We don't just deliver food—we engage, listen, and show up for the students, teachers, and communities we serve.

Tenacity pays off. Faith keeps us moving. Service keeps us grounded.

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06/17/2026