About Top Notch Cooking
Southern cooking, plated with love and served with pride.
We are a family-owned catering and food business built on a simple belief: great food brings people together. From humble beginnings in Moncks Corner, we've grown into a trusted name across the Lowcountry and Upstate — one plate, one gathering at a time.
Our Story
Born from a family table.
Top Notch Cooking started the way most great things do — around a family table filled with cast-iron skillets, slow-smoked meats, and the sound of loved ones laughing over seconds.
What began as backyard cookouts for friends grew into a full-service operation serving weddings, corporate events, weekly meal prep clients, and unforgettable backyard BBQs across South Carolina.
Today, we bring that same family-driven care to every event we cater, every meal we prep, and every smoker we fire up on-site.
Our Mission
To bring people together through unforgettable Southern food — crafted with care, served with warmth, and remembered long after the last bite.
Our Vision
To become the most trusted family-driven catering and meal prep name in the Carolinas — one exceptional experience at a time.
Core Values
What we stand for.
Family First
Every recipe, every service, every plate — rooted in the love of a family kitchen.
Craftsmanship
Slow-smoked meats, from-scratch sides, and thoughtful presentation on every plate.
Hospitality
Southern warmth from the first hello to the last bite. You're never just a client.
Excellence
We hold every dish to a top-notch standard — because your event deserves nothing less.
Why Choose Top Notch Cooking
A team that treats your event like family.
- Authentic Southern flavors from a family recipe book
- Premium ingredients — never cut corners, never rushed
- Full-service planning: menu design, setup, service, cleanup
- On-site smoking for backyard BBQ and outdoor events
- Custom menus tailored to your guests and dietary needs
- Serving Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg, West Ashley, Mt. Pleasant, Summerville & Goose Creek