Catering • 2026 • No. 13
Culinary Crafts
Utah's largest off-premise caterer and a 19-time Best of State medalist.
- Location
- Pleasant Grove, Utah
- Year Awarded
- 2026
- Category
- Catering
- Record
- No. 13
The citation.
Culinary Crafts is Utah's largest off-premise caterer, elevating weddings, galas, and corporate events with hand-crafted menus and hospitality that have earned 19 Best of State awards. The family-run team is a cornerstone of the state's celebration culture.
Founder
Mary Crafts, Founder
As the founder of Culinary Crafts, Utah's largest off-premise caterer and recipient of 19 Best of State awards, Mary Crafts is integral to making Utah a great place to celebrate. She has received numerous honors including MWCN's 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year, the Silicon Slopes Hero Award, the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce Pathfinder Award, and UVU's Kirk Englehardt Ethics Award, and was named one of Utah's Coolest Entrepreneurs by Business Q Magazine. Today Mary is devoted to improving life for others through her scholarships, mentoring, keynotes, and podcasts.