Every plate tells a story...
Elevated dining rooted in Caribbean roots and Southern influences.
Welcome to the table.
Every plate tells a story...
Elevated dining rooted in Caribbean roots and Southern influences.
Welcome to the table.
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About the Chef
Anthony Matthie
Founder of Maison Atelier
The First Plate
A single plate. A quiet kitchen. A memory that saved me
.
Before a comeback.
Before a logo.
Before the name was ever said out loud
I fell. And after falling, I reached for something I thought I had lost.
I wasn’t looking to build a brand. I just needed to eat.
Something warm. Familiar. Caribbean.
I wanted curry chicken because my body was starving.
But what I didn’t expect was that cooking it would begin to heal my soul.
I didn’t start Maison Atelier to make food.
I started it to remember.
Back then, my hands weren’t steady. My thoughts were loud.
I had lost more than time or money. I had lost my place at the table, both literally and spiritually.
One night, standing in a dim kitchen with nothing but silence and a single white plate,
I made myself a meal.
Simple. Honest.
Curry chicken, just like my mother made with thyme, scallion, and that warm golden sauce that clings to your fingers and your spirit. When I sat down to eat, I cried. Because it tasted like safety. It tasted like home.
That was the first Maison Atelier.
Not a space. Not a business.
Just a plate, a song, and a quiet attempt to hold myself together.
I pulled the chicken from the fridge and seasoned it the way I was taught. Green seasoning first.
Then curry, toasted slow until it bloomed like incense. When it hit the oil, the sizzle sparked something in me.
Memory. Spirit.
The air filled with garlic, thyme, and that deep, unmistakable perfume of curry.
And suddenly I wasn’t in my kitchen anymore. I was back in my grandmother’s house.
Barefoot on cool tile floors, watching her hum old hymns as she stirred the pot.
She didn’t measure anything. She didn’t need to. She cooked like she prayed with faith, rhythm, and a little bit of fire. I stood over the stove with tears in my eyes not from the onions, but from her voice echoing in my memory.
Soft. Steady.
Singing words, I didn’t fully understand, but that gave me peace anyway.
I missed that peace. I missed her. But in that moment, I felt her again.
I plated the chicken slowly, with purpose.
Not for a client. Not for a camera.
But to remind myself that I still had something beautiful to offer.
And when I sat down, my mother’s voice joined us too:
“Too much gravy you trying to make soup?”
“Next time, fry the chicken a little longer.”
“Why you always trying to make it fancy?”
Then came her laughter. Loud. Unapologetic. The kind that used to fill our home. I smiled into the steam rising from my plate. Because for a second, I wasn’t alone. Their critiques. Their warmth. Their pride.
All of it was there.
Then I heard her again: “So you really thinking about walking away?”
Not scolding. Just asking.
Like she already knew the answer. And I did too. Because that fire I thought had gone out it flickered back to life over curry chicken and rice. I wasn’t done. I was just tired.
In that moment, I chose to keep going. Maison Atelier wasn’t just about food. It was about memory.
It was about building something sacred in their name. Not a catering company.
But my altar.
My offering.
My way of surviving with elegance.
And it all started with a single white plate
full of memory.
With grace and intention,
Anthony Matthie
the house of craft: where memory is plated!!!
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a seat at the table
This is more than a service. It's an invitation.
This is more than a service, it’s an invitation. At Maison Atelier, every offering begins with intention. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner, a celebration with soul, or simply want to gather with care we start with you. Your story. Your needs. Your moment. From there, a custom menu is curated guided by your vision and shaped by my hands. No templates. No shortcuts. Just soulful food, crafted in alignment with the experience you want to create.
Private Dinners
For the intimate moments, the birthdays, the quiet returns, the just-because gatherings.
This is an experience where every course is curated specifically for you and your guests.
From menu planning to final plate, I handle every detail so you can be fully present. Plated, intentional, and quietly luxurious a dinner designed to be remembered
Bespoke Catering
Crafted experiences for larger gatherings, special occasions, or events that deserve more than a standard menu.
Whether plated, family-style, or an elevated buffet, each menu is built from the ground up no copy and paste, ever.
You bring the moment. I’ll bring the food that gives it meaning
Drop - Off Service
For when simplicity is needed, but intention still matters. Perfect for office lunches, private brunches, or casual hosting this option includes beautifully prepared dishes, packaged with care and ready to serve.
It’s the same quality and thought, just without the formality.
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