Your taste buds deserve these flavors

At Soleil Kitchen®, we aren't  your typical catering company - we're a  lifestyle food brand that's redefining the ways you experience food. Bland, limited menus are a thing of the past as we introduce you to a world of delicious, culturally-inspired dishes that will tantalize your taste buds! As a chef-owned and operated company, we're passionate about hospitality and curating menus that reflect our diverse cultural experiences.

Founded in October 2016, Soleil Kitchen® is a boutique company specializing in eclectic cuisine that combines soulful, southern, signature, and multicultural flavors. We prioritize locally-sourced and organic ingredients, ensuring that each dish is bursting with freshness and flavor. Our menu offers a range of options that cater to every palette, from intimate gatherings to large-scale events of up to 1,500 guests.

While we are based in Cincinnati, OH, we're always excited to travel to work with clients in other markets such as Atlanta, GA, Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, Dayton, OH, Indianapolis, IN, Detroit, MI, and beyond. No matter where we are, we're dedicated to exceeding our clients' expectations and making every event a memorable experience. So come join us on this culinary journey - because at Soleil Kitchen®, we believe that food is sexy.

We offer Halal and Kosher items upon request. Please note, we do not cook any pork products & we are not accepting wedding catering request.

Food, community, creative freedom, and innovation are the impetus behind why Salimah Abdul-Hakim, or affectionately known as Chef Soleil, began making her exit strategy out of corporate America and became an entrepreneur in the fall of 2016. As the founder and Chief Executive officer of Soleil Kitchen, an award-winning boutique catering company, and Her Tribe Group, a social enterprise connecting and celebrating unapologetically ambitious BIPOC women, Salimah's passionate about redefining hospitality experiences. She attributes her exponential growth to 3 things: being extremely driven, taking calculated risk, and her network.

Salimah's work has been featured in Cincinnati Magazine, City Beat, Fast Company and most recently landed her the opportunity to appear on Food Networks hit TV show, CHOPPED. With a lengthy clientele list that ranges from P&G, ArtsWave to NFL players, she has no plans on pumping the brakes anytime soon and is presently excited to scale her brands, while creating additional job opportunities in the community.

Outside of the kitchen and office, Salimah enjoys traveling, spending time with her family & friends, all things brunch, and mentoring young entrepreneurs - sharing knowledge and lessons she's learned throughout her corporate and entrepreneurial journey. A Cincinnati native, you can occasionally find Salimah at the local parks or surrounding areas grounding herself or you may catch her out supporting a local restaurant, being the Bonafide foodie that she is.