Proprietor Kathleen Baskin of Katy's Catering and Gourmet Inn (located in Foley, AL, sing 1984) started her career in the restaurant business known to locals as Katy's BBQ, famous for her fried green tomatoes and pecan smoked pork. Following her passion for food and a flair for catering trends, Kathleen decided to sell the restaurant to cater exclusively. Over the years, Katy's Catering has had the pleasure of serving many clients and celebrities-- Fannie Flagg, Cathy Ireland, Tanya Tucker and Southern Living Magazine, to name a few.

Kathleen, a culinary arts student and gourmet food enthusiast, is a proud member of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), ICA, and Leading Caterers of America, where she attends catering conferences regular. She volunteers her expertise in small business management through SCORE, Women Business Assistance Center, and is an advocate to raise awareness of professional women striving to expand in the business world. She serves on the Advisory Board to the Culinary Department at Faulkner State, is the Vice President of Toastmasters, and is active in both the Central Baldwin and the South Baldwin County Chambers of Commerce, where she serves as a diplomat.

During her free time, Kathleen enjoys gardening and was awarded the Flower Power Award by the city of Foley and the Revitalization & Beautification Board on June 16, 2008. On the menu, you will find harvested daily from the garden, fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, a reflection of freshness. You will even find her teaching free cooking classes at the Foley Senior Center.