BEDFORD — In recognition of National Women’s Small Business Month, attention is on Belinda Hicks, owner of Cedar Hill Catering and Southern Style Boutique. Hicks founded Cedar Hill Catering in Mitchell on May 1, 2006, after deciding to turn her passion for cooking into a business.
Over the years, Cedar Hill Catering has expanded well beyond its early menu offerings. Now based in Bedford, the company provides catering for weddings, corporate events, class reunions, golf outings, and private gatherings, and travels more than 100 miles for events. The business also offers tables, chairs, and linen rentals, as well as bar service. Cedar Hill employs a full staff of servers and cooks and provides catering options designed to fit a wide range of budgets. You can visit the Cedar Hill Catering website at https://www.cedarhillcatering.com/ or follow their Facebook.
The company has also expanded into longer-term meal contracts, adding ongoing meal services for clients seeking consistent food preparation and delivery.
In addition to Cedar Hill Catering, Hicks operates Southern Style Boutique at 2820 Washington Ave. in Bedford. The boutique carries apparel in multiple sizes, styles, and price ranges, with online ordering available at southernstyleboutique.net.
Hicks’ continued growth in both the catering and retail sectors highlights the role of women-owned businesses in the local economy and the entrepreneurial contributions made by women throughout Lawrence County, and when asked about why she’s so passionate about these two businesses, she simply said “We love serving the community in two ways that brings joy to most people; food and fashion.”
