By JR Robinson

Memphis is a city that understands food is never just food. It is family, memory, entrepreneurship, hospitality and culture—all arriving together at the table. During Taste of Memphis: Black Dining Week, HungryAF Kitchen & Luxe Catering stands out as a business built on exactly that kind of purpose: big flavor, determined ownership and a commitment to serving the community.

Founded by husband-and-wife team Kimberly and Davarius Jones, HungryAF began in 2020 during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kimberly started by selling plates from a small home in Raleigh, creating a way to help provide for her family during a challenging time. That early determination grew into a catering business that now serves clients throughout the Memphis area and the broader Mid-South.

Today, the business is entering a new chapter as HungryAF Kitchen & Luxe Catering—a name that reflects both the company’s culinary roots and its ambition to provide elevated food experiences, exceptional service and memorable occasions for every customer.

From Home Plates to Memphis Events

What started as a practical response to a difficult moment became a growing business with a place in Memphis’ food and events community. HungryAF has catered weddings, corporate functions, private celebrations, community gatherings and special occasions across the Mid-South.

That matters because catering is about more than preparing a meal. It is about helping set the tone for a wedding reception, making a business event feel welcoming, giving a family celebration its signature flavor and helping community gatherings feel complete.

HungryAF’s story represents the kind of entrepreneurship Black Dining Week is designed to uplift: a locally rooted business that started with a personal need, developed through hard work and faith, and continues to build an enduring legacy through service.

The Joneses describe their direction simply: “Driven by Passion. Defined by Amazing Flavor.” That statement captures the goal behind HungryAF Kitchen & Luxe Catering’s evolution—bringing customers food that feels special while providing the professionalism needed for meaningful events.

Why This Spotlight Matters

Taste of Memphis: Black Dining Week, running September 6–12, 2026, is a citywide celebration of the flavor, culture and economic power of Black-owned restaurants and culinary businesses. The initiative encourages Memphians to intentionally support Black culinary entrepreneurs by exploring participating businesses, trying new menus and making their dining dollars count.

“This isn’t just restaurant week. It’s community. It’s economic development. It’s Memphis,” the event organizers state.

That mission connects directly with businesses such as HungryAF. Every catering order, meal purchase, referral and social-media share can help a local business grow its visibility, create opportunity and keep more dollars circulating through the Memphis community.

Black-owned restaurants and food businesses are central to the city’s culinary identity—from barbecue traditions and soul-food favorites to new kitchens, caterers and innovative food concepts. Taste of Memphis: Black Dining Week makes room for diners to celebrate that range while giving participating businesses exposure through channels including social media, radio, news coverage, billboards and the event’s online directory.

Put HungryAF on Your List

Whether you are planning an upcoming event, searching for a caterer, looking for a business to support during Black Dining Week or simply interested in the stories behind Memphis’ food scene, HungryAF Kitchen & Luxe Catering is worth knowing.

The business brings together a family-built story, a growing catering operation and a clear desire to serve customers with high standards. From a pandemic-era home kitchen beginning to a broader Mid-South catering presence, Kimberly and Davarius Jones have built HungryAF one plate and one event at a time.

During Taste of Memphis: Black Dining Week, that is the kind of local story worth supporting—and sharing.

HungryAF Kitchen & Luxe Catering can be reached at 901-846-8258 or through kimberly@hungryafeats.com for inquiries and catering information.

AskSKY! About HungryAF

Have a question before you order or book an event? AskSKY! can help readers learn more about HungryAF Kitchen & Luxe Catering, including:

• What services does HungryAF Kitchen & Luxe Catering provide?

• How can I contact HungryAF about catering a wedding, corporate event or private celebration?

• Who are the owners of HungryAF?

• How did HungryAF begin?

• What is Taste of Memphis: Black Dining Week?

• How can I support Black-owned dining businesses in Memphis this week?