About Us

​Hi,   

I'm  Chef Mathis, and my love for cooking started at the age of 7. Growing up, my grandmother was my world—my mentor, my inspiration, and the heart behind my journey to becoming a professional chef. She taught me that cooking wasn't just about following recipes; it was about love, patience, and a dash of adventure.

I still remember the summer that changed everything. I was spending my days with Grandma, helping her around the house and learning the magic she wove in the kitchen. One morning, I woke up as usual, eager for her signature fried egg. But this morning was different. When I asked, “Grandma, can you make me a fried egg?” she looked at me with a twinkle in her eye and said, “You can go make it, suggafoot!”

I felt a surge of excitement mixed with nerves as I stepped into the kitchen alone. With determination, I cracked the egg into the pan and watched it sizzle, realizing that I was actually cooking—without her guiding hand. Halfway through, it dawned on me: I was doing this on my own. My heart swelled with pride, and I couldn't stop the grin that spread across my face. I plated my egg and turned to run back to share my triumph, only to find her standing in the doorway, smiling. “You got it, suggafoot,” she said. That moment sealed my love for cooking and set me on the path to where I am today.

Grace Kelli Cupcakes is a testament to that love, built for my daughter  Grace and her passion for baking. Our company is a mother-daughter venture, infused with generations of southern tradition and boundless joy. We began in 2017, crafting our treats in a shared kitchen in Harlem’s Hot Bread Kitchen, and we’ve been bringing the comforting taste of classic southern charm to Manhattan ever since. Every cupcake, every dish we make carries the essence of “old-fashioned” flavor mixed with God's grace and an abundance of love.

Thank you for taking a moment to share in our story. We hope our food brings a bit of that same warmth and joy into your life.

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Be blessed.

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