Bringing Blount County Southern Comfort Gourmet Dinners At My Best!

Chef Tony McClanahan known in the East Tennessee region for  30 years working in the wedding industry, catering to upscale wedding clients and serving many special charity events in the area, First Fruits Kitchen is opened to bring individuals the convenient ability to have top quality meals at your dining room table.

It is my desire to bring the favorite recipes of my catering career to your event.

The passion of cooking is a joy that has been instilled within me since age 15. During my adolescent years I worked for upscale restaurants here locally in East Tennessee. I learned cooking techniques ranging from trademark French recipes to Louisiana Cajun spices use. I learned formal dining room etiquette and Southern hospitality at a young age. I continued my foodservice career by enlisting in the U.S. Army. While in the military I secured a spot on the prestigious U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team. I competed in rigorous Culinary competitions, a memory of those days was going without sleep for 24 hours at a time to make the “Team” a “Dream”… I attributed to my team multiple Gold and Silver medals for my displays and recipes. To complete my foodservice training after my military years restaurant management was my next step. I worked for several companies in a management capacity before opening my own bakery and catering business in 1996. During the early business years I opened a coffeehouse and lunch restaurant in downtown Maryville for several years that was a rewarding experience to say the least. As the restaurant grew in popularity so did the bakery & catering business!

About Chef Tony-

Cakes and Desserts – I offer unique recipes at First Fruits Kitchen, many recipes have been passed down through several family generations. These Bakery items have been consistent for 30 years and a large East Tennessee following has been established. My clients all have their favorites. My bakery recipes are all fresh baked using top quality ingredients using a technique that has been my “signature” for years. I hope to become one of your favorite bakeries for desserts and special occasion baked goods.

Dinners – Available for any occasion affordably priced quality meals. Handcrafted, Housemade, and “Signature Recipes”.

Lunches – “drop-off” delivery for groups of 20 people or more. Give us a call to plan a gourmet lunch delivery for your office or gathering Monday-Friday. Please call to check availability 865-233-2395.

Wedding Cakes – we offer a large selection of wedding cake flavors, designs and unique offerings to include fondant wedding cakes, buttercream-style wedding cakes, cheesecake wedding cakes and limited custom groom’s cakes. Give us a call to begin the planning process of creating your personalized wedding cake. Our calendar for wedding cake delivery/pickup is limited and we encourage clients to contact us as soon as possible to make wedding cake reservations.

Wedding Catering – Customized wedding reception offerings include hor d’oeuvre parties, dinner meals and theme parties, etc. Only drop off delivery or pick up is offered from our kitchen. Our calendar for custom catering is limited, so we encourage clients to contact us as soon as possible to make wedding catering reservations. Serving East Tennessee.

First Fruits Kitchen – Drop-off Catering Specialist & Retail Dessert Bakery.

Are you hosting a special event? Our desserts are spectacular for your  wedding party, Office Party, Charity Dinner, and more. What better birthday surprise is there than a First Fruits Kitchen dessert?

Gourmet On The Go With Chef Tony’s First Fruits Kitchen.