FOOD PHILOSOPHY
Our food at Blackberry Soul is made fresh: no cans, boxes, processed meats or vegetable meat substitutes. ​We accommodate all dietary needs, from vegetarian, vegan to gluten free. Our goal is to use certified organic or locally grown produce from small farms.
OUR TEAM
RENE JOHNSON
HEAD CHEF/OWNER
​Rene's Soul Fusion style is reinventing traditional soul food cuisine. Influenced by her wide array of international experiences and traditional southern techniques instilled in her from her childhood, Rene is upgrading the Southern soul food genre by using healthier & organic ingredients combined with gourmet accouterments. Her recipes cover an array of culinary cuisines and cultures, she has developed a love for making amazing vegetarian and vegan dishes without losing the soul.
Rene's passion for the culinary world knows no boundaries from creating new recipes, teaching culinary arts, presenting at live cooking demonstrations, keynote-speaking engagements, and in the digital world where she engages with her online community. Rene shares her love of modern Southern flare by bringing her passion for soul food and the amazing experiences shared through the joy of enjoying a meal with family and friends.
KITCHEN STAFF/
CATERING CHEFS
Blackberry Soul works alongside chefs, up and coming chefs, guest chefs, interns, and family. Through these collaborations we give newly trained chefs an opportunity to further their training and present beautiful food to our clients. They assist from menu planning to food preparation. We maintain a high culinary standard with the love of teaching, growing and sharing.
WAITSTAFF
Our waitstaff is everything from hospitable to fun and exciting. We've assembled a large team that can handle any size event.
We do our best to reach into our local communities, and offer career and training opportunities. Contact us to learn more about these opportunities.