Owner Chef Maria Mayo, though her family originated in Italy, was raised in La Lorraine France. She has vast and very knowledgeable cooking experience that started at a very early age.

In 1979 she took a two-year apprenticeship at Boulangerie Patisserie in France. Maria also has special training with a Chocolatier also located in France.

Maria relocated to Charlottesville, Virginia in 1983. She worked for a brief time as a translator for a French cooking class.

In 1991 Maria accepted the position as manager of Post Street Catering.

She has many years experience in all aspects of the catering business.