DIRECT eLITe Cafe was a great find! The restaurant was very clean, smelled fresh, and the owner…read moregave me a warm welcome as soon as I walked in. I ordered the curry goat and jerk chicken with rice, cabbage, and plantains everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned. This was actually my second visit after my husband brought home a plate the first time, and I knew I had to come back for more! The cafe is tucked away in the Publix shopping center with plenty of parking. I'll definitely be back probably at least once a week. If you haven't tried it yet, give it a try!

*First Timer* I came across this place while I was getting some mail. What a nice surprise. Decided…read moreto stop in and pick up some lunch for the family. Everything looks so delicious. Authentic Jamaican food packaged and seasoned the way it should be. overall I would say that this is a great spot to be able to feed your family. Support small business.

Chef Chip is wonderful! We have had him provide us Omelettes and Beignets for several Brunches!…read moreToday it was a Baby Shower. Our guests loved the "best omelettes they have ever had" and the beignets are simply amazing! He is personable, professional and makes every occasion a joy!

Chef Chip cooked a family dinner for 8 for my mother's 70th birthday. He was easy to communicate…read morewith, flexible with menu options, and just overall a joy to work with. Chip is good-natured and friendly and joined in our family banter with ease, while at the same time producing a gourmet meal from a tiny kitchen in a rented house that had only a hodgepodge of dishes and cutlery. We ordered the fried green tomatoes, blueberry salad, filet and scallops and sea bass, and lemon curd. Everything was cooked to perfection, and he even took the time to teach my niece a little something about plating and presenting during the dessert course. Overall it was a 5-star experience that would have been worth twice the (surprisingly affordable) price!

Chef Jarvis catered a family brunch that I was tasked with pulling together kind of at the last…read moreminute, which is to say I forgot to do it and my name would have been Mudd if I had screwed it up. :-) Chef Jarvis came to the rescue with a quick, efficient, and easy ordering process, then provided a delicious and well presented brunch. My folks especially liked the brussel sprouts and the shrimp and grits.

Jarvis supported by preparing a spread for a cozy sip and see event. He provided clear…read morecommunication about what he could offer from his list of menu items, logistics regarding on site serving or drop off and was overall accommodating to my needs that matched my budget. He provided food selections I didn't even think of. All in all he listened to my needs for my event and was able to deliver on what we agreed to. Set up was completed within minutes. His food received the highest compliments from all event guest, by revisiting the buffet more than once. I greatly appreciated his professionalism throughout our entire interaction, down to him communicating he got stuck into some traffic. I'd definitely consider hiring him again for a future event

PHENOMENAL CHEF! We hired chef Jarvis for our baby shower and a personal dinner for two!…read moreBaby shower: he prepared shrimp and grits, seafood pasta, and fresh fruit tray. ALL FRUIT WAS GONE! The freshest fruit! The shrimp and grits were light but well seasoned! There was just enough shrimp in each bite and he wasn't stingy with the portion size. The seafood pasta was an ultimate hit! There was seafood in every bite and it was the freshest seafood! I never had seafood pasta prepared this way. It contained crab, shrimp and a lobster topping! EVERYONE ATE ALL OF HIS FOOD. We ordered enough and none was left! All of our guests constantly still talk about how good the food was at the shower Private dinner: Chef Jarvis served jalapeño wrapped in bacon, seafood macaroni and cheese, fingerling potatoes, asparagus and a Tomahawk steak. The steak was extremely tender and well seasoned! The seafood macaroni and cheese was fluffy and the seafood taste was not over powering the Mac and cheese. The asparagus and potatoes were fresh and seasoned perfectly! To end the night we were served a brownie that was sooooo soft! I don't eat sweets because I don't like the way they taste but I ate the whole brownie! That says something! I would definitely hire him again! There is no one better in Atalanta! Typically everyone is about presentation and no taste or vice versa. Chef Jarvis comes with both! You get great tasting food, beautiful presentation and stellar service !!!

From the owner: At Social Express Catering & Meal Prep, we specialize in delivering exceptional, chef-driven…read morecuisine with global influence. Led by Executive Chef Jarvis Williams, we provide full-service catering that blends flavor, culture, and presentation for events of all kinds — from luxury private dinners to corporate functions, weddings, and upscale celebrations. What sets us apart? Every menu is custom-tailored to reflect your unique taste, cultural background, and event vision. We offer a wide variety of internationally inspired dishes, thoughtfully prepared using high-quality ingredients and artful presentation. Our hands-on, chef-led approach ensures a seamless experience from start to finish — including menu planning, staffing, setup, and cleanup. We don’t just cater events; we create unforgettable moments centered around bold, meaningful food. Creating Cultural Culinary Experiences One Bite At A Time isn’t just our slogan — it’s our promise. Let us bring your next event to life with intentional flavor, elegance, and unmatched service.

Where do I even start? I have to give it up to Hannah because her patience with us was next level…read more She was locked out of our cabin for a brief moment and I couldn't even get in touch with her because my phone died after a full day at the local vineyards. Luckily, I had her email and knew she'd respond right away. What can I say? From the very beginning, I knew this was going to be quite the experience. Hannah and I were in touch everyday curating the perfect menu for my girls trip. She was extremely accommodating as one of the girls did not like meat so she quickly made her own choices for my friend. She's extremely communicative which was my favorite part about her services. She made this experience 10/10 for us. And the FOOD?! Phenomenal! We devoured everything. Hannah took care of all the courses and one I didn't include was the kale Cesar salad that tasted so yummy and added the lightest clean touch to our steak dinner. I have no complaints with Hannah and if you're looking for a chef in the Blue Ridge she is your girl. She will take of you from beginning to end with upmost southern hospitality. We do enjoyed having her and will book her again no questions asked! Love you Hannah you were wonderful!!

We hired Chef Hannah for my mom's birthday/retirement celebration, and the result was absolutely…read moreperfect. The food was amazing with every dish beautifully prepared and full of flavor. She and her sous chef were both personable and professional; they made everything feel effortless from planning through cleanup. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone wanting a truly special event with incredible food.

I ordered three tacos today for $12.52. they were the smallest tacos I've seen in my life. Totally…read morenot worth $12.52. Do better!

This food was so amazit open my taste bulbs and I love the way Everything taste and the seasoning…read morewas absolutely amazing. Can't wait to my next meal. I recommand chef tiffany more gourmet foods to everyone can't wait to your restaurant opened

It's quite small in here, so let's call it cozy. We went for Sunday brunch for my friends bday. We…read morewere a party of 9 bit it seemed like there was only 1 other set of people in there.. I would have thought they would have more business than that on a brunch day... I ordered the mango mimosa and that was good, for my entree I ordered the chicken and Waffles with 2 sides ( breakfast potatoes and chicken sausage) the Waffles were good, the potatoes were better. The chicken were a lil small but they had flavor on them.. I would definitely try it this restaurant again and order something else to try other stuff...

After being disappointed by another restaurant where only fried food was available due to no grill…read moreservice, I was delighted to try Plated! It has been on my list for a while but I rarely find myself outside past midnight and ready to eat lol. Easy street parking was a plus. Loved the grown and sexy vibe inside. Dj was pretty good playing a range of things for everyone to enjoy. Service was ok. Attentive but slight delay on everything which was a little annoying at that time of night. Menu is limited but intriguing, with something for everyone. I tried the salmon and grits and was a little disappointed by how much sauce was in the plate. The teriyaki flavor really overpowered the grits. It was still edible but not something I would eat again. All staff was friendly and constantly checking that guests are okay. Overall I wouldn't mind coming back!

Chef Marlo absolutely killed it at the NYCWFF this year! His mini tacos was a hands down hit. Word…read morespread how good his tacos were and the line went from a few at the beginning of the day to one of the longest ones at the event. Everyone that had one raves about it! Can't wait for him to open a restaurant here permanently in NYC. You can't just keep him for yourselves in Atlanta. He needs to come here! But if you do go to Atlanta and looking for a place to eat. Go look him up and you'll leave happy. Sad he won't be at the entire show because I want to eat more of it . Thanks for treating our palates with yummilicious tacos. Your newest fan from NYC!

Chef Marlo and team were hands down a 10/10, couldn't recommend them higher. We do a company…read moreoffsite twice a year where we fly in an international team of ~30 for a full week, and this last retreat Chef Marlo and his team came up and joined us. The food they made was just insanely good, and everyone raved about it (they said hands down this was the best food we've had at a retreat). But more than that chef Marlo was perfect to work with- he catered to the needs of a pretty diverse crowd, and got really custom with the menu to help curate an experience which matched exactly what we were looking for If you get the chance to work with chef Marlo you won't regret it. He thinks outside the box, knows how to surprise and delight, and is just a great human all around