Specialties
Plates On Deck is where comfort food gets a first-class upgrade. Recently featured on Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race (Season 17), we serve up bold flavors and big smiles.
What is Eclectic Soul Food?
It’s our love letter to global comfort food. Think home cooking meets fine dining, with a little flair. Our menu celebrates flavor from everywhere with:
Southern Soul – warm, comforting classics done right
Island Soul – tropical spices that transport you
Italian Soul – pasta with a soulful twist
Latin Soul – zesty, vibrant favorites
Seafood Soul – coastal bites with chef-driven flair
Signature Eclectic Soul – our most creative, must-try dishes
At Plates On Deck, we live at the intersection of Love, Food, and Family — and every dish is a celebration worth sharing.
History
Established in 2019.
Plates On Deck was born in 2019 in Queens, NY, serving crave-worthy seafood boils and custom catering. When the world hit pause in 2020, we traded city streets for sunny Central Florida — and never looked back.
Today, we operate out of two commercial kitchens — one in Downtown Lakeland and one in Orlando — bringing our signature Eclectic Soul Food to life. You’ll find us serving up elevated catering, unforgettable private dining experiences, and lively pop-ups at local markets, Wild Fork Foods Orlando, and on select dates at UCF Knightstop for Local Restaurant Week.
Meet the Business Owner: Chef Ken J.
Featured on Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race (Season 17), Chef Ken is serving love, one plate at a time. His Eclectic Soul Food blends global comfort flavors with a fine-dining twist — turning every meal into an experience worth savoring.