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Fresh strawberry cream tartlets topped with bright red strawberries by Chef Melissa
Chef-Led Catering · North Atlanta

Catering Crafted with Care by Chef Melissa

Every gathering deserves food made from scratch and served with heart. Chef Melissa brings fresh ingredients, custom menus, and a warm personal touch to every table — from corporate lunches to intimate celebrations.

Serving Comfort Food That Brings People Together.

Portrait of Chef Melissa Gunderson
Meet Your Chef

Chef Melissa Gunderson

With a deep love for food and community, Chef Melissa founded Morsels by Melissa to bring chef-quality catering to Gwinnett County. Every dish is crafted with fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients and the kind of personal attention that only a chef-led business can provide.

Whether it's an elegant corporate lunch or a joyful backyard celebration, Melissa treats every event as if it were her own.

Learn more about Chef Melissa
The Difference

Why Choose Morsels by Melissa

More than catering — a personal, chef-led experience built around you and the people you're gathering.

Chef-Led Personal Service

You work directly with Chef Melissa — no call centers, no shortcuts. Just genuine care from start to finish.

Fresh, Quality Ingredients

Every dish begins with thoughtfully sourced, seasonal ingredients selected for real, honest flavor.

Custom Menus for Every Event

Your menu is designed around your tastes, dietary needs, and the feeling you want your guests to have.

Comfort Food Made with Care

Approachable, soul-warming dishes prepared from scratch — the kind of food that brings people together.

Professional Presentation

Beautiful, thoughtful plating and displays that make every table feel special and every event elevated.

Stress-Free Catering

From planning to cleanup, Chef Melissa handles the details so you can relax and enjoy the moment.

The Food

A Taste of What We Create

Round charcuterie platter with salami roses, rolled cured meats, cubed cheeses, peppers, nuts and fresh rosemary
Grilled shrimp served on skewers in small glasses of creamy soup
Platter of sliced roast beef tenderloin served with a basket of dinner rolls
Catered buffet with chafing dishes, a fresh fruit platter and a shrimp platter on black linens
Dessert table with chocolate chip cookies and two raised trays of lemon and cheesecake-style bars beside baby’s breath
Kind Words

What Our Clients Say

“Every person there tonight was delighted with all three of you AND the food AND the presentation (which was pluperfect) — you couldn’t have done a better job or been more helpful at every level. Without a doubt, you’re the best caterer I have ever worked with!”

Martha K. Hunt

Kavanough-Hunt & Associates

“Thank you so much for one of the best Christmas meals we have ever had! Every single dish was perfection, and even our pickiest eater said it was the best meal he’s ever eaten!”

Tracy Ray

Family Holiday Dinner

“You offered a creative menu with something for everyone and your food was plentiful, well-presented and (most importantly!) delicious! You and your servers provided us, the hosts, with total peace of mind. Everyone who came gave your catering rave reviews!”

Ethel Andersen

Andersen, Tate and Carr, P.C.

Where We Serve

Proudly Serving Gwinnett County and North Atlanta

Simple Process

How It Works

Step 1

Reach Out

Tell us about your event, guests, and vision. We'll schedule a consultation.

Step 2

Plan Your Menu

Chef Melissa designs a custom menu tailored to your tastes and event style.

Step 3

Enjoy Your Event

Relax and savor every moment while we handle the food. That's what we're here for.

Ready to Start Planning?

Let Chef Melissa create something delicious for your next event.