Welcome to the Gorgeous Gourmet Catering & Small Meals Experience
Step into a delicious sense of home, where comfort, flavor, and love come together. Gorgeous Gourmet is inspired by the unforgettable meals from her mother’s kitchen, her MaMa’s table, and adopted Momma's house. The places where food was more than nourishment, it was care, tradition, and connection.
Here, cherished favorites are lovingly reimagined with a gourmet touch, honoring the dishes that welcomed you in, filled the house with irresistible aromas, and always made room for one more plate.
Welcome to flavors that feel like home — refined, remembered, and made to be shared.
May You Always Eat Well
~Cheffess Katie-Marie
Fried to a golden perfection, split, then stuffed ~ Our signature Cornish hens come naked or battered and loaded with rich, soulful fillings like Alfredo, fried rice, Caesar salad, Chicken Chesapeake, and more to come...
Classic Alfredo $25
Whole Cornish hens generously stuffed and deep-fried to golden perfection, finished with irresistibly crispy skin and juicy, seasoned meat. Lavished in a velvety house-made Alfredo sauce, rich with cream, butter, and subtle herbs, this decadent dish delivers comfort, luxury, and soul in every bite.
Shrimp Alfredo $30
A whole Cornish hen stuffed and deep-fried to golden perfection, delivering shatter-crisp skin and juicy, herb-seasoned meat. Smothered in a luxuriously creamy house-made Alfredo sauce and crowned with tender sautéed shrimp, this dish is rich, indulgent, and unapologetically Gorgeous.
Shrimp Fried Rice $20
A whole Cornish hen generously stuffed with savory shrimp fried rice, then deep-fried to golden perfection for irresistibly crispy skin and juicy, flavor-packed meat. Seasoned with aromatic herbs and soulful spices, this indulgent creation delivers bold comfort, texture, and Gorgeous flavor in every bite.
Gorgeous Caesar $17
A whole Cornish hen stuffed with a bold, savory Caesar salad blend, then deep-fried to golden perfection with irresistibly crispy skin and juicy, herb-seasoned meat. Finished with notes of garlic, Parmesan, and classic Caesar richness, this dish delivers a fresh yet decadent twist on a signature favorite.
A Gorgeous Chesapeake $35
A golden, crispy-skinned Cornish hen, deep fried to perfection and bursting with flavor, luxuriously stuffed with a rich jumbo lump crab cake blend, delicately folded with buttery flavor, herbs, and signature Chesapeake seasoning.
Each bite delivers a balance of savory, succulent, seasoned hen, finished with a velvety cream of crab drizzle that melts into every crevice.
Double Stacked Fish Sandwich & Fries
Catfish $25
Whiting $20
Fish Box
Catfish Box w/Waffle Fries & Bread $20
Whiting Box w/Waffle Fries & Bread $17
Sides & Cold Case Items
Seafood Salad $15.50
Fried Brussel Sprouts $10.00
Asparagus $10.00
Green Beans $7.00
Check the Cold Case for daily updates
is a Baltimore, Maryland native whose culinary vision, community focus, and commitment to excellence have shaped her into one of the city’s most influential emerging restaurateurs. She is the co owner of Headquarters, a women led culinary collective, and the owner of Gorgeous Gourmet, established January 2025, where her signature dish, The Gorgeous Hen, and her soulful gourmet creations have become part of the region’s culinary conversation.
Her journey began long before her own storefront. In 2015, Katie Marie aided in opening the kitchen at Capital Lounge and rose to the role of Managing Partner. For nearly a decade, she served both the business and the surrounding community with dedication, leadership, and consistency. In January 2025, she transitioned fully into her own path as an independent chef and entrepreneur, building brands that reflect her heart, her legacy, and her creative intuition.
In 2016, she penned her first book, Elevation Has a Price Tag, a reflection of her growth, resilience, and personal journey. She is currently preparing to release her second book in September 2026, continuing to expand her voice as a storyteller and thought leader.
Katie Marie became a ServSafe Instructor and Proctor in 2018, strengthening her foundation in culinary safety and education. While she is not a formally trained chef, her culinary foundation was shaped by the women in her family and refined through mentorship under Chef Demi, owner of Diamondz Events and Catering. She has become known for her ability to craft dishes that reflect depth, warmth, and soul.
Today, she stands as a chef, author, educator, and multi brand owner committed to nurturing her community through food, intention, and meaningful experiences. Her work continues to honor her upbringing, her family’s legacy, and her belief that food is a bridge to connection, healing, and elevation.
