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Crystal Travis💃

@chefcrystaltravis

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Owner of Cadence Catering & Cuisine
Army Combat Veteran 🇺🇸 🍴 🤘🏼H-Town by way of MIA 👋🏼
#FollowMyFood 👉🏼 @cadencecatering

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MACFEST SPOTLIGHT: CHEF CRYSTAL TRAVIS

FROM MILITARY SERVICE TO CULINARY SUCCESS!

Meet @chefcrystaltravis Chef Crystal Travis, a proud U.S. Army combat veteran, entrepreneur, and owner of Cadence Catering & Cuisine, a veteran-owned catering company based in Houston, Texas.

After serving in the military, Chef Crystal turned her passion for food into a thriving business specializing in event catering, film and television production catering, and memorable culinary experiences.

Her impressive journey includes catering for entertainment productions, celebrity clientele, and major events, including Atlanta’s REVOLT Music Festival.

Beyond the kitchen, Chef Crystal is passionate about giving back to her community, supporting fellow veterans, and creating opportunities through her business.

Now she’s bringing her culinary talent and Southern hospitality to Atlanta MacFest!

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 11 AM–9 PM
📍 Believe Music Hall | Atlanta, GA
🎟️ AtlantaMacFest.com taken in Believe Music Hall by @chefcrystaltravis

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🧀🔥 CRACK MAC IS TAKING OVER THE MAC & CHEESE FEST! 🔥🧀

Brought to you by @babeydrew and hosted at @believemusichall! 🎉

@cadencecatering Mac is making a special debut at the Atlanta Mac & Cheese Festival, and we need your support! Come taste some of Atlanta’s best mac & cheese, vote for your favorite, and help us bring home the win! 🏆😋

Bring your friends, family, and kiddos for:
🧀 Delicious mac & cheese
🍰 Food vendors, desserts, coffee, and adult beverages
🎶 Live music
🎉 Kids Zone and Kiddie Rave
🔥 A full day of food, fun, and Atlanta culture

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–9 PM
📍 Believe Music Hall

🎟️ Get your tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atlanta-mac-cheese-festival-2026-tickets-1998932824889 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atlanta-mac-cheese-festival-2026-tickets-1998932824889)

Follow @atlantamacfest and lock in your spot before it sells out!

#AtlantaMacFest #MacAndCheeseFestival #CrackMac #AtlantaFoodies #MacAndCheese taken in Believe Music Hall by @chefcrystaltravis

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Mini BTS of a work event as a baddie chef 👩🏽‍🍳💕
Good food, Good Mood 🤍

Always a dream team vibe when we chef together @chefcrystaltravis @chefbrandonnathan @thegreatchefwilliewallace 🍽️❤️‍🔥 taken in Atlanta, Georgia by @chefcrystaltravis

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10 days ago

Late-night Grill Session! 🔥
Menu:
Grilled Lamb Chops | Zesty Chimichurri & Hint of Raspberry Preserves
Grilled Filet Mignon | 4-Cheese Smoked Gouda Crack Mac.
🍽️
#CadenceCatering @cadencecatering taken in Atlanta, Georgia by @chefcrystaltravis

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15 days ago

An evening of true refinement at @raydaniels The Gentleman’s Table. 🥂 It was an absolute honor to serve such a distinguished group alongside @thegreatchefwilliewallace

The menu featured:
✨ Seared Branzino with capers in a lemon butter cream sauce
🍗 Succulent chicken breast
🥔 Garlic whipped mashed potatoes
🥦 Roasted broccolini
A night to remember, hosted by the one and only @raydaniels taken in Pappadeaux Seafood Restaurant, Atlanta by @chefcrystaltravis

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16 days ago

“FYE FYE” 🔥

Indulge In:
Italian Garlic Herb Crusted Filet Mignon
Paired with:
Collard Greens, Spinach & Purple Onions
Accompanied by:
Rich Mushroom & Onion Sauce crafted with @atlantahardcider 🧑🏻‍🍳💋🍽️🍏🍄
Song: 🎶
FYE FYE
@tobenwigwe @tobecallsmefat taken in Atlanta, Georgia by @chefcrystaltravis

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22 days ago

80 Classes in for the year | 8 Months of Consistency 🤸 taken in Iso.yoga by @chefcrystaltravis

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Weekend Werk Vibes!
Atlanta, GA
Hors D’oeuvres & Breakfast
@cadencecatering by @chefcrystaltravis

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2 months ago

Houston 4 the weekend!
Happy 51st Birthday, Will @willtheplumber75
Keep shinning! We’ve been celebrating life together for almost 20 years, and I’m so grateful I could be here to cheer you into another trip around the sun. Here’s to many more years of friendship and memories! 🥂
Grateful for the work, but even more grateful for the lifelong friends. 🎂🥳
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📸 | @kevinliphotography by @chefcrystaltravis

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2 months ago

Happy Birthday to my sister, battle buddy & best friend @mrsdanamsmith

This has been an incredible journey, and I appreciate our friendship more than words can say. From deploying to Iraq, traveling & living around the world, and raising our kids. A beautiful life of memories. Through every season, I have watched you evolve and constantly grow—only to become better, stronger, and more resilient. 🗺️🥂

You are a wonderful mother, a devoted wife, an inspiring leader & a graceful First Lady. To achieve all of this while dedicating 20 years of honorable service to the military and retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer is nothing short of extraordinary.

🫡🕊️You are awesome and you deserve every beautiful thing this world has to offer. Continue to embrace your grace, your effortless style, and every single brilliant version of yourself that you have become. The sky is truly just your starting line. Happy Birthday boo! 💛

You are H.E.R and you have always been. 👑 by @chefcrystaltravis

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Always creating amazing food & unforgettable vibes. 💫👩🏽‍🍳

This menu was TOO good.❤️‍🔥

•Honey Hot Lemon Pepper Wings
•Beef Bulgogi Crostinis
•Pesto Beef Meatballs
•Jerk Salmon Sloppy Joe Sliders
•Mac & Cheese
•Shrimp & Grits Martinis
•Creole Parmesan Chicken Skewers
•Luxe Charcuterie

Dream Team:
@thegreatchefwilliewallace
@chefcrystaltravis
@thejoyyvonne
@_jocelynloveee

#cateringatl #privatechef #privatecheflife #atlchef by @chefcrystaltravis

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2 months ago

For Ricardo’s birthday, a menu curated with intention ♠️

A progression of bold flavors, elevated comfort and a few unexpected favorites all thoughtfully prepared for an unforgettable celebration.

The menu:
Honey Hot Lemon Pepper Wings
Beef Bulgogi Crostinis
Pesto Beef Meatballs
Jerk Salmon Sloppy Joe Sliders
Mac & Cheese
Shrimp & Grits Martinis
Creole Parmesan Chicken Skewers
Charcuterie

An intimate table. A thoughtful menu. A birthday worth remembering 🥂 taken in Milton, Georgia by @chefcrystaltravis

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