Chef Simmone Edwin preparing food at a Meraki event
The story behind Meraki

A simple beginning.
A not-so-simple
way of doing food.

Meraki is the culinary world of Chef Simmone Edwin—built on Caribbean flavour, professional craft and the belief that food should give people something worth talking about.

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2018Meraki established
T&TBorn and based
Chef-ledFrom concept to plate
Where it began
“Yuh should sell this yunno!”

Five words from friends helped turn a love of cooking and entertaining into Meraki Catering.

Food was always
more than the meal.

Meraki began with Chef Simmone cooking for friends, sharing stories and imagining food experiences that could feel both accessible and exceptional. What started with desserts and simple meals grew into a catering and hospitality brand serving clients across Trinidad.

The name captures the heart of the business: leaving a piece of yourself in what you create. That idea still shapes every menu, every table and every guest experience.

Formal portrait of Chef Simmone Edwin
Chef Simmone working alongside the Meraki event team
Founder · Chef · Culinary Director
Chef Simmone Edwin

Traditional at the core.
Unapologetically creative.

Chef Simmone is grounded in classical culinary technique, but she is never afraid to challenge how familiar food is prepared, presented or experienced. Local flavour, culture and a touch of fun sit at the centre of her approach.

Her work moves comfortably between private dining, large events, desserts, culinary education, food styling and consulting—always with the same attention to flavour and hospitality.

Chef Simmone’s approach Respect the foundation.
Then make it your own.
01

Culinary training

Trained in culinary management at the Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute.

02

International study

Further studies in food-service management and international hotel operations at Johnson & Wales University.

03

Culinary education

Professional experience includes teaching, mentoring and developing practical culinary skills.

04

Regional recognition

Winner of Season 2 of the MAGGI Food Court Caribbean culinary competition in 2022.

The Meraki point of view

Flavour first.
Details always.
Nothing generic.

Meraki listens before it creates. The menu, service style and presentation are shaped around the people in the room and the reason they are gathering.

Local instinct

Caribbean ingredients, memory and culture are treated as creative strengths.

Professional care

Planning, timing and presentation receive the same attention as the food.

Personal creation

Every experience should feel considered, generous and unmistakably yours.

Meraki savoury bites with edible flowers and microgreens
Meraki artisan chocolates with berries
Meraki grazing display with cheese, fruit and charcuterie
A career built around food

From the classroom
to the kitchen
and beyond.

A member of the Meraki team serving guests at an event
  1. Foundation

    Professional training

    A formal culinary and hospitality education created the technical foundation behind the brand.

  2. Experience

    Kitchens and education

    Restaurant, pastry and teaching experience developed both precision and a passion for sharing knowledge.

  3. Entrepreneurship

    Meraki takes shape

    The business grew from cooking for friends into a full culinary, events and consulting practice.

  4. Today

    A wider culinary studio

    Catering, private dining, classes, food styling and consulting now meet under one chef-led brand.

More than catering

One culinary mind.
Many ways to create.

Meraki brings Chef Simmone’s point of view into food, events, learning and hospitality businesses.

A premium Meraki event grazing table
01

Catering & events

Weddings, celebrations, corporate gatherings, private dinners and curated food experiences.

Meraki savoury pastries presented on a platter
02

Classes & education

Practical, engaging culinary learning for individuals, groups and organisations.

Detailed Meraki food styling and presentation
03

Consulting & styling

Menu development, culinary direction, food styling and support for hospitality concepts.

An overhead spread of Meraki sweet and savoury food
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