Meet the Wild Thyme Crew
About the Owner
Summer, Owner of Wild Thyme Catering & Events, grew up in Lewisburg WV, & moved to Charleston in 2002 to pursue her culinary adventure & to attend Johnson & Wales University. Summer has gained her Culinary & Hospitality experience from The Greenbrier Resort in WV, 39 Rue De Jean, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, Cru Catering, & Steel City Catering Company. She is dedicated to her customers needs and strives to provide them all with the very best cuisine, along with a level of service that is sure to surpass all expectations & build a trust between Wild Thyme and the event hosts. In her free time, Summer enjoys entertaining, cooking, fishing, lazy beach days, trips to the mountains, and spending time with her daughter and dog. Wild Thyme Catering is a dream in the works. Come grow with us!
Summer Stokes
Office & Marketing Manager
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Julie's passion for the food and beverage industry started at an early age. She graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management and Marketing. Upon graduation she moved to Charlotte, NC where she hit the ground running! She was previously the Sales and Event Stylist for Something Classic Catering and Events Coordinator at Ink N Ivy. Julie found her home with us at Wild Thyme in November 2018. In her spare time, she is an artist and loves painting. When she's not working she enjoys exploring new restaurants, watching movies, drinking bubble tea and spending time with her family, friends, and sweet puppy dogs!
Julie Wheeler
Sous Chef & Pâtissier
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Kellie came to the Holy City from Akron, Ohio in 2014, to pursue her Baking & Pastry degree at the Art Institute of Charleston. Her passion for the culinary arts started at a young age and she finds she is happiest in the kitchen. Before making her way to Wild Thyme Catering she worked for Wild Dunes Resort on Isle of Palms. Mastering baking and pastries gave her an eye for the intricate detail in garde manger. In her current role she’s excited to use her creativity to develop new menu ideas. In her free time she likes to spend time with her fur babies Molly and Jax, along with her husband Aaron. She enjoys going to the James Island Park and go on walks with her dog. She also enjoys staying home and cooking for family and friends.
