Ida-Belle's Southern Kitchen

Ida-Belle's Southern Kitchen Private chef services and catering led by Chef Lauren, a native of Florida with over 10 years experience in hospitality.
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Lauren embraces a heavy focus on intentional connection both with her client’s and her craft.

📣 BOLO 📣 with the weather finally coming to its senses it’s only right that we pull out the BIG pot again!
09/28/2026

📣 BOLO 📣 with the weather finally coming to its senses it’s only right that we pull out the BIG pot again!

I celebrated five years on Sunday and also found out that y’all voted me to the top for the second year in a row on The ...
09/15/2026

I celebrated five years on Sunday and also found out that y’all voted me to the top for the second year in a row on The Tallahassee Democrat Community Choice Awards!!! What an amazing Sunday!!!!! Thank you to all who voted and continue to support this journey! Next up… 📖 👀

Five years.That’s a little hard for me to wrap my head around.Five years ago today, I stepped out on my own and started ...
09/13/2026

Five years.

That’s a little hard for me to wrap my head around.

Five years ago today, I stepped out on my own and started building a business that belonged solely to me.

There wasn’t a grand plan. There damn sure wasn’t a safety net. There was just what I knew how to do, what I was willing to learn, and a whole lot of faith that the Lord would make a way if I was willing to do the work.

And He did.

But I learned pretty quickly that sometimes the way He makes is straight through the hard stuff.

I’ve cooked when I was tired. Said yes when I was scared. Learned to say no when I needed to. Undercharged, overworked, screwed things up, figured things out, hauled more groceries than any one woman ought to, washed mountains of dishes, and spent more nights than I can count wondering what in the hell I had gotten myself into.

And then the phone would ring again.

Another dinner.
Another wedding.
Another class.
Another family trusting me with a table that mattered to them.

And five years later, here we are.

There are people who have hired me once, people who have hired me over and over again, and people who have told my name to somebody else when I wasn’t even in the room.

That last one will never be lost on me.

Because this business wasn’t built by followers, algorithms, or some perfectly mapped-out plan.

It was built by people trusting me.

So today, I just want to say thank you.

Thank you for inviting me into your homes. Thank you for letting me cook for your families. Thank you for trusting me with birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, celebrations, hard days, good days, and ordinary Tuesday nights that somebody decided deserved a good supper.

Thank you for every referral, every kind word, every repeat booking, every shared post, and every time somebody said, “Call Lauren.”

You helped me build a life with my own two hands.

I’m proud of that.

But more than anything, I’m grateful for it.

The Lord has been mighty good to me. Not by making the road easy, but by giving me enough for the next step every time I needed to take one.

And maybe that’s what five years means to me more than anything.

I know now that I can build something from the ground up.I know I can stand on my own two feet.
I know that hard seasons don’t get the final word.
And I know that when I couldn’t see ten steps ahead, the Lord was faithful enough to light the one right in front of me.

Five years ago, I had no idea if this thing would work.

Today, I don’t have to wonder anymore.

It worked because I worked.
It grew because y’all trusted me.
And I’m still here because God never once stopped providing a way forward.

So thank you for five years of putting food on your tables — and, in doing so, helping me put food on mine.

That’s something I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.

When I am heading home after every single opportunity I always smile and tell my sweet Ida in the sky that we did it again.

Five years down.

And if the Lord gives me five more, I’ll meet them the same way I met these:

Apron on.
Head down.
Heart grateful.
And ready to work.

All my love 🤍
Lauren

Ida-Belle’s Southern Kitchen

Got a little ahead of myself and clicked “send” on The Magnolia Ledger before I fixed my typos. 🫠Here’s to hoping y’all ...
08/17/2026

Got a little ahead of myself and clicked “send” on The Magnolia Ledger before I fixed my typos. 🫠

Here’s to hoping y’all speak “Lauren” 🫶🏻😉

There is so much to look forward to in our kitchen this August!Our August class calendar is filled with delicious food, ...
07/24/2026

There is so much to look forward to in our kitchen this August!

Our August class calendar is filled with delicious food, practical skills, creative inspiration, and meaningful opportunities to gather around the table. Whether you want to become more confident in the kitchen, learn something new, or simply enjoy a memorable experience with a friend, we would love to have you join us.

Our classes are intentionally small, so you can settle in, ask questions, and feel like part of the experience. Seats are limited, and some classes may fill quickly.

View the classes and reserve your seats using the link below:

https://i0g3p6-ie.myshopify.com/collections/classes-workshops

Who would you like to bring with you?

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07/04/2026

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05/25/2026

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It’s that time of year again! I know so many of our local establishments put in MAJOR OT to keep their doors open and do...
05/18/2026

It’s that time of year again! I know so many of our local establishments put in MAJOR OT to keep their doors open and do what they love. These awards are so much more than a popularity contest and truly offer the fuel to KEEP GOING when we are tired. Please take a moment to cast your votes for your favorite local vendors 🤍🤍 it means so much to us! Here’s the link: https://www.tallahasseemagazine.com/best-of-tallahassee/

Here’s to the women who held families together with tired hands, strong backs, and hearts that never seemed to run empty...
05/10/2026

Here’s to the women who held families together with tired hands, strong backs, and hearts that never seemed to run empty. Happy Mother’s Day. 🤍

Such a FUN evening with the Wright Family! Thank you for having me in your home and for trusting me to prepare a meal in...
05/03/2026

Such a FUN evening with the Wright Family! Thank you for having me in your home and for trusting me to prepare a meal in celebration of such an accomplishment! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 one of these days I’ll take a good photography class 😂

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3425 Bannerman Rd, Ste. 104
Tallahassee, FL
32312

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