Lillie’s Soulful Plate is more than just a catering service, it’s a living, breathing tribute to tradition, family, and the magic that unfolds when good food brings people together. We’re beginning our journey by catering soulful meals to our community, with plans to open a pickup and delivery restaurant early next year. Founded by Chef Ashley, a proud Southern Black woman with deep North Carolina roots, this kitchen was born from the love, warmth, and wisdom passed down by her late mema, Annie “Lillie” Libert.

Ashley grew up in a home where food was never just food, it was love made visible. Some of her earliest memories are filled with the comforting aroma of beef stew in the oven, fried chicken on the stove, and the joyful sound of laughter filling every corner of the kitchen. Her mema, Lillie, knew that a meal could do more than satisfy hunger; it could connect hearts, bridge generations, and tell the story of where you come from.