Meet Our Founder
Meet LaChone Williams
Founder & Executive Chef,
Suggarplums Soul
LaChone Williams is a proud New Rochelle native whose name has become synonymous with unforgettable flavor and heartfelt hospitality. Known affectionately as “Suggarplum,” she has built a reputation not just for extraordinary food, but for bringing people together.
From a very young age, LaChone knew she was destined to be in the kitchen. Spending time in her great-uncle’s restaurant as a child, she discovered that cooking wasn’t just a skill — it was her calling. What began as childhood curiosity quickly turned into mastery. Before she was even a teenager, she had already perfected the fried chicken and macaroni and cheese that Suggarplums is now known and celebrated for.
For LaChone, food has always been more than a meal. It is connection. It is community. It is love served on a plate.
Suggarplums began as a chef in such notable spaces, such as Keith's Catering Hall and Yvonn'es of Pelham. She opened her doors in 2013, when she opened Suggarplum's restaurant. The restuarant has since evolved into a catering powerhouse across Westchester and the Tri-State area.
Through it all, one thing has never changed: every dish is crafted with intention and soul. LaChone is hands-on in the kitchen, ensuring that every event — whether intimate or grand — reflects warmth, excellence, and authenticity.
Her passion for Suggarplums is matched only by her love for community gatherings, celebrations, and creating spaces where people feel connected. When you book Suggarplums, you are not just hiring a caterer — you are inviting a chef who pours her heart into every bite.
Because for LaChone, cooking has never felt like work.
It's her purpose.
New Rochelle's Queen Of Soul Food Takes On Catering In The NY Tri-State Area.
Suggarplums is more than exceptional cuisine.
It is centered on team.
Under LaChonne’s leadership, the Suggarplums Team executes events with precision, professionalism, and warmth — serving municipalities, corporate clients, large-scale community gatherings, weddings, private celebrations, and intimate affairs with equal excellence.
Whether curating a citywide festival, fueling a corporate summit, or creating an unforgettable family milestone, Suggarplum's approaches every event the same way:
With intention.
With detail.
With soul.
LaChonne personally curates each menu to align with the tone, size, and vision of the occasion — ensuring every dish embodies flavor, balance, and presentation worthy of the moment. From signature fried chicken and legendary macaroni and cheese to custom-designed spreads, every plate reflects craftsmanship and pride.
The Suggarplums Team understands that catering is not just about food — it is about experience. Timing. Flow. Hospitality. Energy. Execution.
When you partner with Suggarplums, you are choosing a team that understands scale without sacrificing quality, and intimacy without losing excellence.
Because for LaChonne, every event — large or small — deserves amazing fare, flawless coordination, and food that speaks to the soul.