the folks who keep me going
Mama Dukes (My Ma)
Mama Dukes (My Ma)
Mama Dukes (My Ma)
The reason I am the person I am today!! She's a hard working goofball whose STRONG beyond words and I love having her around the shop!! She keeps me straight while laughing in the process and I couldn't ask for a better friend in life!!
Ashley
Mama Dukes (My Ma)
Mama Dukes (My Ma)
This Mama Bear is a South Carolina native who runs her butt off making sure you are taken care of!!
Her love of art, everything Halloween, as well as her passion for her daughter and wife; can be felt with just one conversation. We're lucky to have her as part of the team and I'm sure you'll feel the same!!
My Boys
Mama Dukes (My Ma)
My Boys
The reason for it all!!
These boys and (the big kid pictured) are my life and why I work so hard. You may see them from time to time helping out. Feel free to put them to work just like I do :)
Me
Hiya! I'm Kathleen or "Kat" as most folks call me, and "Ma" to two crazy boys. Born and raised in Florida, I am one of seven kids. I grew up watching my Ma make everything from scratch and helped out as much as I could.
I started my first job as a line cook for Tampa Yacht & Country Club at the age of 15. From there I attended JWU in Miami and went on to get a degree in Hospitality Tourism Management from UCF.
I've worked every job in a restaurant over the past 22 years and couldn't imagine doing anything else. "Katz", named by the Lenoir community, has become a place where I can create seasonal treats to share with all the folks who walk through the door.
Food excites me and the folks in our community fuel my desire to make unique items. I am grateful for everything I have learned along the way and for every person who continues to support my dream!!