About Our Founder,
Executive Chef Tanya
A chef. A giver. A go-getter. A woman who knows how to bring people together through food.
Executive Chef Tanya Venable is the founder of Social Concepts Unltd, a catering and private chef business built on flavor, service, family, and resilience. She brings over 15 years of culinary experience and formal training from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, where she graduated with honors. Since founding Social Concepts Unltd in 2012, she has served a wide range of clients, including government agencies, schools, churches, corporations, private families, and clients throughout the East Coast and Midwest.
Her approach is simple: serve people well, prepare food with love, and never give anyone something she wouldn’t be proud to serve herself.
Where It All Started
Before Social Concepts Unltd became a business, it was a way of life.
Chef Tanya grew up around food, family, and gatherings where everyone was welcome. Her grandmother cooked in large portions for neighbors and church family, serving meals like chicken, beans, potato salad, pies, and fresh drinks after Sunday service. Those moments taught Tanya that food could do more than feed people, it also makes people feel cared for.
Her father also played a major role in shaping her path. After high school, when Tanya was deciding what to do with her life, he encouraged her to choose something people need every day. Food became that calling. Even after his passing, his words stayed with her, and over time, the business began to grow.
What started with baking eventually blossomed into chef services, catering, meal prep, private dining, and experiences designed to bring people together.
Why “Social Concepts Unltd”?
The name comes from Chef Tanya’s love for social gatherings.
Family picnics. Backyard barbecues. Church events. Community functions. Private dinners. Cruises. Anywhere people can come together, share food, and enjoy each other’s company: that is the social concept!
And the “Unltd” means there is no limit to how people can gather.
At home. At an event. On a cruise. Around a table. Across generations. Through a meal made with care.
Social Concepts Unltd is about creating the setting, the food, and the feeling people remember long after the event is over.
We believe that food should be personal. That might mean creating a low-sodium meal plan for a client whose doctor changed their diet. It might mean building a menu around a family’s favorite flavors. It might mean preparing comfort food for a repass, elegant dishes for a private dinner, or hot meals for a community in need.
No matter the setting, the goal stays the same:
Good quality. Good service. A comfortable experience. And food people want to come back for.
Our Philosophy: Food Prepared With Heart
What Clients Are Saying About Social Concepts Unltd
“The food was out of this world, and even the birthday girl went back for seconds! You absolutely crushed the vegan menu and completely owned it.”
— Former Customer
The Social Concepts Unltd team made this entire experience feel personal, stress-free, and so amazing. You went above and beyond by even polishing our chafing dish to look brand new… Who does that?!”
— Former Customer
“The food was absolutely delicious and enjoyed by everyone, with so many compliments on the corn and the oxtails! Guests couldn't wait to dive in. they started eating before I could even take a picture!
— Former Customer
Let Social Concepts Unltd Serve You
Whether you’re planning an event, looking for weekly meals, or creating a private dining experience, Chef Tanya brings the heart, skill, and service to make it memorable.