Based in Cincinnati, OH, Aunt Flora's Cobbler Pie Co keeps alive the memory of Aunt Jemima – the real Aunt Jemima, whose name was Flora Saunders. All of their recipes are her originals, passed through the family from aunt to niece so that Aunt Flora's legacy can live on with every sweet bite.

Boomtown is co-led by owner/executive chef Christian Gill, whose culinary inspiration comes as much from his desire to do things differently as it does from his earliest kitchen memories – cooking alongside his mother and grandmother. Boomtown makes comfort food and "delivers culinary gold."

Julia's is a catering company that specializes in soul food and community. In addition to creating memorable experiences for their clients, core to the business is community. Julia's regularly works with local food pantries to feed the hungry, and mentors students (as well as people of all ages) interested in foodservice careers.

Magnificent Morsels specializes in using food as art, creating food experiences that are as delicious to eat as they are fun to look at.