Authentic soul food cooked with heart and soul

Welcome to melselscatering, your local family-owned kitchen in Philadelphia. We specialize in rich, traditional soul food recipes, homemade desserts, and full-service catering for every occasion.

What we serve

Every dish we make is prepared from scratch with love, honoring genuine family traditions. Whether you are hosting an intimate family dinner or a large community celebration, we bring soul-warming meals right to your table.

Signature entrees

Golden crispy fried chicken, Buffalo wings/bites and flavorful seasoned fish cooked to absolute perfection.

Classic homestyle sides

Cheesy baked macaroni, slow-simmered collard greens, sweet candied yams, and warm golden cornbread.

Handmade desserts

Our sweets include vanilla cake, chocolate cakes, banana pudding and so many other sweet delicacy's. 

Event catering

Full-service catering setups for family reunions, weddings, church events, and corporate gatherings throughout Philadelphia.

Small business, big flavor

melselscatering is a small, Black-owned, family-run business based in Philadelphia. Our kitchen was built on generations of passed-down recipes and a shared love for bringing people together over satisfying, homemade food. When you book with us, you are welcomed like family.

A feast for every gathering

From intimate weekend dinners to major family milestones, we provide soulful flavors that make every event memorable. Take a look at the quality and passion we pour into each plate.

"The mac and cheese and fried chicken were the highlight of our birthday celebration! Everyone kept coming back for seconds. Highly recommend melselscatering!"

Danielle Jenkins

"Real, authentic soul food cooked just like my grandmother used to make. The peach cobbler was incredible. We will definitely be placing another order soon."

Marcus Washington

"They catered our church gathering and handled everything seamlessly. Generous portions, outstanding flavor, and the friendliest family service you could ask for."

Patricia Moore

Ready to plan your next meal?

Whether you need catering for an upcoming gathering or want to pre-order our specialty soul food dishes and desserts, we are here to serve you. Reach out today and let us take care of the cooking.

Contact melselscatering

Our location

3527 N 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Phone: (215-684-9201)
Email: melodyallen1993@yahoo.com