Black Girl Magic: Divas of Hospitality

Posted: July 25, 2018 by Infamously Johnny

Female chefs face unique challenges in the male-dominated hospitality industry.

Divas of Hospitality is a celebration hosted by Chef Natashnym Meggett that exists to shine a spotlight on black women Chefs in Charleston and the surrounding area. The Cocktail Bandits were behind the bar serving up delicious craft cocktails.

The drink menu included favorites such as Cocktail Bandits’ Peninsula Tea featuring Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka and Gentle Lady Gimlet featuring Bristow Gin. You can find recipes for these drinks in our book, Holy Spirits!

 

The Cocktail Bandits also mixed up some fresh Margaritas made with Goza Tequila and garnished with a sprig of mint to surprise and delight the palette.

Featured Chefs, Vendors, and Organizers

Natashnym Meggett– Johnson & Wales alumni, Founder of Divas of Hospitality and owner of Southern Gal Catering. Follow her on Facebook @southerngalcatering or Instagram @iam_southerngal

Jessica Amaro- Non profit: For The Exceptional and Dream Big Weekend (women’s retreat) she was also in charge of the set up and decor
For The Exceptional
Candace R. Pringle– South Carolina Buy Black Locally. Integral in bringing all of these women together.
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LaVonda Stokes– Johnson & Wales alumni, vegan chef, and Madame Dope accessories (she contributed the black girl magic earrings)
MadameDope – Womens Fashion, Jewelry, Womens Clothes
Quientina Stewart- Johnson & Wales alumni, Johnson & Wales pastry chef instructor. Made the peach shortcake dessert.
Email:  quientina.stewart@gmail.com
Chrystal Gibbs– Johnson & Wales alumni, owner of Island Girl Sweets. Made all of the sweet Treats
Follow her on FB @islandgirlsweets
Anita Pringle a.k.a. Kween Katt– DJ/Hip Hop/ R&B artist. Our DJ for the event.
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Vaughn Postema a.k.a. VP– Call Me VP. Event hostess.
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Khadijah Dennis– Media and public relations.
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