Culinary Women and Coffee: Leah McCarthy, Downtown Catering Company
- Tell us about yourself / your business & career / your involvement in the food and beverage industry.
My name is Leah McCarthy and I am the co-owner of Downtown Catering Company with my husband/chef, Ryan. He and I have owned the business for 15 years in Bluffton, SC. I run the front of house operations while Ryan manages all back of the house.
- What do you love most about what you do?
I absolutely love that every day in this business is different. We are part of this community and have made long lasting friends through our clients.
- How does coffee play a part in your day? Can you tell us about your coffee ritual?
I can NOT start my day without my cup of dark roast coffee, with French Vanilla creamer. The creamer is my vice. I try to be healthy, but the creamer is definitely not! I tried almond milk, soy milk, organic, but nothing tastes better than my French vanilla.
- What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Allow yourself to be human. Life always will have its ups and downs. Feelings are human. Being super human is not. I always put too much pressure on myself to set goals and have vision plans. It wasn’t until I let that go, and started doing more of what worked, and less of what didn’t, that I truly began to operate life and work with ease, creativity and fun!
- Finish this line for us- “all things are possible with coffee and _____”
A good sense of humor!
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