Julia May is admired as one of Birmingham's finest and most successful caterers specializing in fine, southern cuisine with an African-American flare. Chef May has built a reliable, first class catering service with an impeccable list of professional clients that include Fox 6 - WBRC, Cox Radio, University of Alabama, St. Vincent's Hospital, Kirklin Clinic, Black Entertainment Television (BET), Western Hills Mall, Rich's Department Stores, Parisian/Neiman Marcus Department Stores, Wal-Mart Stores, McRae's Department Stores, Birmingham Bar Association, Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Jack Daniels, Alabama's ABC 33/40, Sam's Club, Clear Channel Communications, The City of Birmingham, American Legion Post #347, Bristol-Myers Aquib, Alabama Power, Alagasco, James Rushton I Foundation, Highlands United Methodist Church, and a host of celebrities.

Her Catering Company, De'Jons Catering, has earned a sterling reputation for quality, dependability and a flawless service.  Fancy or Fun, De'Jons Catering has been known to customize any event based on size and budget.  Furthermore, De'Jons has expanded their expert planning and consultation all the way from infancy to birth.  As owner and operator of her own successful business, Chef May has acquired extensive food service proficiency.  Her abilities include:

• Managing a staff of 50 or more.

• Overseeing a single budget of $50,000 or more.

• Developing a mutual beneficial working relationship with members of the media.

• Responsible for marketing and advertising plans for her business.

• Collaborated with fellow industry Chef's around the nation.

• Able to prepare meals for large parties that have 1,000 or more.

• Proven leadership and management skills, leading to trust and work effectiveness.

• Able to multi-task, with reliable time management strengths.

Chef May's deep commitment to the culinary art exemplifies her passion for serving her fellow man.  This commitment is evident in her exquisite presentations, and has a fairness that she is notable for.

EDUCATION

Alabama A&M University, Normal, Alabama 1984 -1987

Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia - Culinary Arts Degree 2000

AFFILIATIONS

The American Culinary Federation (ACF)

Executive Chef

Order of Eastern Star Chapter 895

Birmingham Chamber of Commerce