Jackson, TN — Gourmet Your Way, a Jackson-based food service and catering company, celebrates 25 years of serving businesses, institutions, and families across West Tennessee. This milestone year will include the launch of a redesigned website, a commemorative anniversary logo, pop-up events at their retail store, and a major announcement later this year.
Founded by Ben and Paige Hays, Gourmet Your Way began as a small, home-based operation in 2001, and quickly grew into a full-time business. Built on offering delicious hearty meals and dependable service, the company steadily expanded to meet the needs of the West Tennessee community.
In 2018, Gourmet Your Way moved into its fully remodeled commercial kitchen at 2078 Hollywood Drive. This upgraded space has enabled the company to expand its offerings over the years, including corporate catering, special events and banquets, K–12 food service, in-flight catering, and grab & go service from its retail space. Recently, the company has introduced additional grab-and-go options and now offers pre-orders for live crawfish, oysters, and other seafood selections as part of its seasonal menu.
Today, the Gourmet Your Way staff serves more than 135,000 people annually across a five-state region, highlighting its deep community connection while maintaining the personal touch of a regional food service partner.
In May of 2025, Gourmet Your Way entered a new era as ownership transitioned from the Hays family to Paola Angel and Casey Burns. The transition represents both a continuation of the company’s 25-year legacy and the beginning of its next stage of growth.
Angel brings over 15 years of experience leading Cheesecake Factory locations across the Southern United States. She now oversees the day-to-day operations of Gourmet Your Way, combining her large-scale operational discipline with the company’s long-standing crowd-focused menu and community focus.
“This milestone year is about honoring where Gourmet Your Way started while investing in where it’s going,” Paola Angel, owner of Gourmet Your Way, said. “From a brand new website and new initiatives, we’re focused on creating a welcoming experience for our customers. As we look ahead, our mission remains simple: deliver quality meals with care, consistency, and a genuine connection to the community.”
“We’re investing in the systems and infrastructure needed to grow while strengthening how we engage with our customers,” Casey Burns added. “Our goal is to expand what we can offer while staying rooted in the community that has supported Gourmet Your Way from the beginning.”
As part of its anniversary celebration, Gourmet Your Way is reflecting on its 25-year journey and paving the way for what the next 25 years have in store. As part of this milestone, the company has refreshed its website and provided expanded information about its services and offerings.
Looking ahead, Gourmet Your Way will host a series of pop-up events at its Hollywood Drive location throughout the year, inviting the community to celebrate alongside them. Details will be shared on Gourmet Your Way’s social media channels. Additional announcements related to growth and service expansion are planned for later this year.
About Gourmet Your Way
Gourmet Your Way is a Jackson-based food service and catering company serving West Tennessee for more than 25 years.
The company provides tailored dining solutions for businesses, events, schools, families and organizations, pairing hearty cooking with professional service and convenience.
