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Mama Fannie

About Mama Fannie's

Come on in — let’s talk about good food.

Mama Fannie’s was born from the kitchen of my mother. 

Before I ever understood recipes or measurements, I understood aroma. I remember the way the scent of onion, celery, and bell pepper would drift through the house. The way a pot simmering on the stove could change the whole atmosphere of a day. You didn’t need to ask what was for dinner — the air told you.
My mother cooked the way many Southern mothers did — without shortcuts, without rushing, and without compromising flavor. She believed food was more than nourishment. It was care. It was consistency. It was how you showed up for your family.

Like Mama used to say… good food takes its time.

Those lessons didn’t leave when I left her kitchen. They followed me. And eventually, they became the foundation of Mama Fannie’s. Today, we prepare ready-made Cajun, Creole, and Southern meals for busy lives —meals that are rooted in the same patience and intention I grew up with. Every dish is layered thoughtfully. Every seasoning is added with purpose. Every recipe carries memory in it, because we believe convenience should never mean cutting corners.

Mama Fannie’s exists to bring that feeling back — the warmth of a kitchen filled with aroma, the comfort of knowing someone took their time, the reassurance that dinner was made with care.

From our kitchen to yours.

Meet the Founders

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Thea

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Ken

Mama Fannie’s is proudly family-owned and operated.
I’m Thea,  founder of Mama Fannie’s and daughter of the woman who inspired it all. The lessons I learned in my mother’s kitchen — patience, attention, and cooking with care — are the same values that guide every dish we prepare today. What began as memory became mission.

Alongside me is my husband and business partner, Ken. Together, we built Mama Fannie’s, not only to honor tradition, but to serve modern families who want good food without sacrificing time or quality.
Where I bring heritage and story, he brings structure and strength. Where I remember the aroma filling the house, he helps ensure that same warmth reaches yours. We believe in partnership — in marriage and in business. Every meal that we prepare reflects shared effort, shared standards, and shared pride.

This isn’t just a brand to us. It’s family. And we are grateful to serve.

Family-Owned. Legacy-Inspired

Interested in joining us? 

​We sometime need people to help work events along side us, or to take candid photos during events for social media. If you are looking to work on a part-time, as-needed basis, please contact us to let us know. You can drop us a line stating your area of interest and availability at MamaFanniesHelp@gmail.com

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