Reina's Cakes & Catering Co.

About Caterer Melina Harvin

My passion for food began when I started cooking as a little girl growing up in San German, Puerto Rico.  My mother worked, and I had a baby-sitter who showed me how to cook, and pick herbs and vegetables straight out of the garden.  I also learned about life on a farm, and saw where great ingredients came from. 

A product of both Puerto Rican and African-American heritage, I spent summers on the Lower East Side of New York City where I learned the basics of Cuchifrito and Soul Food cooking.  My love for Latin Soul cuisine was born-- the best of both worlds!

Cooking was so fun and satisfying that as I got older I began cooking for my friends and family, and hosting elaborate dinner parties.  In 2004, I really started to hone in on my talent.  I spent some time in culinary school learning new techniques and trying different recipes—I’ve even created some of my own!

I worked in the corporate world for over eight years, and even though my time there was invaluable, I wanted to be more creative. In 2009, I began my own business.  I worked a full-time job, and catered small parties on the weekends. I did all of the shopping and cooking myself, and still do.  I shop for quality and fresh ingredients in order to provide my clients with a quality product. 

If you're planning a party in the New Jersey area and need an off-site caterer who can plan a memorable menu, then contact me at melina@reinascakesandcatering.com

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