Today we’d like to introduce you to Oniel Thomas
Hi Oniel, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
My name is Oniel “Don” Thomas, Born and raised in Portmore Jamaica. As a youth, I was always in the kitchen with my mom while she cooked. I’d watch as she talked me through the importance of adding love to everything you prepared. I learned the ingredients to most of her recipes as I would run to the market for her to collect them. My mom is one of the best cooks I know. I learned from her. As I got older she would watch me prepare meals for our family. These were some of the best days of my life! When I graduated I moved to St. Elizabeth Parish where I worked at the family restaurant for many years. One day it hit me that I needed my own restaurant. In 2017, I moved to America to fulfill my dream.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Entrepreneurship is certainly not for the weak. I didn’t know a lot about starting a business, paying taxes, or even licensing to prepare and or sell foods. It took some time but with resilience, patience, and determination I finally completed my testing for my license. I got my permits, registered my business and set up shop.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Don’s Yaad Nyammings Catering, LLC?
Don’s Yaad Nyammings Catering specializes in authentic Jamaican cuisine. I’m the owner, and Chef for the company. I prepare everything from scratch using the finest spices from Jamaica, quality meats and fresh vegetables. I pride myself in providing the best quality foods for less. We cater to meet the needs of our client’s. No venue is too small. Don’s Yaad Nyammings main source of advertising is word of mouth. We provide second to none service and hands down the best food you’ll experience in the DFW. It speaks for itself.
Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
Being from a different country, there were things that were not required to start a business. This was very different in America. I would say “it’s important to do your research before you set of on your journey.” This will save you a lot of time and money.
Pricing:
- We cater to the needs of our customers
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Dons_yaad_nyammings_catering
