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Feeding Hope

Cotton Culinary Turns Catering into Compassion

In the world of hospitality, many businesses go beyond serving great food—they’re driven by a passion to make a difference. Cotton Culinary is a prime example, seamlessly blending exceptional catering with critical disaster relief services, delivering nourishment, comfort, and hope when communities need it most.

But great food at scale requires more than just skill—it demands precision, efficiency, and trusted partnerships. Cotton Culinary’s long-standing collaboration with Sysco ensures they have the resources, ingredients, and logistical support to execute flawlessly, whether catering corporate events or feeding thousands in their most desperate moments.

Whether feeding thousands at major events or providing critical support during disaster relief efforts, Cotton Culinary’s professionalism and dedication set them apart. As Chef Nei Dohertyl puts it, “Cotton Culinary has been an exceptional partner for years. From rodeo events to disaster relief, their professionalism shines through in every project. We’ve built an incredible collaborative relationship that spans from local events to large-scale catering. It’s been a pleasure working directly with Wade and the Cotton Culinary team.” This strong partnership is built on trust, expertise, and a shared passion for delivering outstanding food experiences.

Beyond crisis response, Cotton Culinary pushes culinary boundaries, from executing high-profile events to winning awards with creative bites like their figgy piggy at the Rodeo BBQ cook-off. Their partnership with Sysco fuels this innovation, allowing them to dream big and access specialty ingredients, trend-forward products, and expert insights that help them stay ahead of industry trends.

For linemen restoring power after a hurricane, truck drivers keeping supply chains moving, and military personnel in disaster zones, a well-prepared meal is more than sustenance—it’s comfort, recognition, and humanity. Through every event, crisis, and plate served, Cotton Culinary continues to redefine what it means to cater with purpose.