Today we’d like to introduce you to Ted Bilsky.
Scratch Catering & Fine Foods is owned and operated by Ted, Judy and Colby Bilsky. Cooking and eating together as a family has always been an important element in our family for the last couple of generations and is what has fueled our love for food!
Growing up for Ted meant having homemade Sunday pasta, meatballs, and chicken at his grandparents. Grandpa Rizzotto (Carlo) was always making Italian sausage from scratch and Grandma Rizzotto (Mary) was always making the suga (pasta gravy sauce) and meatballs fresh every week. Ted never knew what pasta sauce from a jar tasted like until his college days!
Being raised in the 70’s and 80’s outside the suburbs of Houston, life revolved around eating at home. If the family got to eat out once a month, they were lucky. Mom Bilsky (Carolyn) always made sure the family had a hot, homemade meal each night. Microwaves just started to become popular when Ted started high school, so Mom was always cooking meals from scratch!
Like Ted, Judy grew up always entertaining her friends and family, but rather with a southern home-style twist. From pecan pies, roast beef and mashed potatoes, to delicious desserts and finger foods for showers and parties, she was always busy in the kitchen. When Judy’s not placing her next batch of cookies in the oven, she is sure to be found watching cooking shows or planning her next party!
After receiving his Bachelors in Business from Texas A&M in 2015, Colby decided that the corporate life wasn’t the direction for him. Instead, he inherently found his passion in the kitchen and now focuses his entrepreneurial efforts in discovering new, fresh and healthy culinary creations for Scratch Catering. Colby is sure to always bring the comic relief for the team and strongly believes in having fun with the food!
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
As they say in the restaurant business, it’s all about location, location, location. When we initially opened our doors in September 2015, we were located next to a Neighborhood Walmart. This was a great anchor that attracted new customers every day! However, in January 2016, Walmart announced the closing of this location, thus taking away our major anchor and primary source of customer traffic. Simultaneously as this occurring, major road construction at FM 1709 and Randoll Mill added to the obstacle of customers finding their way to the shopping center and Scratch Kitchen.
Scratch Kitchen – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Scratch Kitchen is a full-service caterer that specializes in home style meals, appetizers and desserts. Nothing we serve comes out of a can jar or bottle – every item is made from Scratch! Our catering clients include corporate lunches and special events, weddings, receptions, school events and parties.
Along with catering, we have a store front that offers home style meals, hot, fresh and ready to eat every day. Each day is a different menu that features three (3) hot entrees, three (3) sandwiches and two (2) salads. Each day also includes a fresh dessert and a variety of soup.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Success for me and our team is repeat clients and referrals earned from previous events. We have built our business organically and referrals has played a huge part in our success.
Pricing:
- Most Entrees $8.50 – $10.00
- Most Salads $8.00 – $9.00
- Most Sandwiches $7.00 – $8.00
Contact Info:
- Address: 2125 West Southlake Blvd Suite 375
- Website: www.madescratch.com
- Phone: 817-421-6555
- Email: ted@madescratch.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scratchcateringandfinefoods/
- Twitter: @bbq_ted
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/scratch-catering-and-fine-foods-southlake-6
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