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Inventive Global Cuisine

Mockingbird Food Co. is a boutique DFW catering company owned and operated by celebrated Fort Worth chef, Dena Peterson Shaskan and headquartered in Southlake, Texas. A Fort Worth native, Dena is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. She has been Executive Chef of Cafe Modern at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth for 11 years; Dena has been in catering for over 25 years.

Catering

Mockingbird Food Company specializes in boutique, upscale catering—working with local farmers and artisans to utilize locally-grown and crafted products. Mockingbird Food Company excel at hors d’oeuvres parties, custom menu dinner parties, and gala events; but, can also accommodate your needs for box lunches or corporate lunch buffets.

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Sourdough

We believe sourdough bread is truly and ancient art. We take pride in crafting new flavors and creating a quality product for our consumers. We are now offering sourdough bread subscriptions within the DFW. Interested? Click below!

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“Chef Dena is an absolute master at her craft. She’s creative, professional, has extensive experience and is super creative with menus. Hire her for your next event—you’ll be blown away.
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— Chelle Rose

“Both our families commented on how well Dena managed to capture the authentic flavors of both Thailand and Korea. We had and still have family and friends who tell us that it was the best meal they ever had at a wedding. ”

— Julianne Lee

“Can’t get better than Dena’s food or professionalism!”

— Kari Crowe

“The passed appetizers and buffet dinner we selected made for a very comforting and special first meal as husband and wife. ”

— Jessie Lemp Hull

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