With a passion for food and an understanding of the fast-paced lifestyle led by many Northern Virginians, area entrepreneur Angie Larson said she has found a way to bring families back to the dinner table.
Through her business, Fabulous Flavors Personal Chef Service, Larson provides home-cooked meals to residents in Stafford, Prince William and Fairfax counties, taking away the time people have to spend behind the stove.
“What I love most is knowing that I’m providing good food and bringing people together,” said Larson. “Everyone here is so busy and rarely has time to sit down. If I can help bring people to the table for a few minutes to be with family or have peace and quiet, then that is a great day for me.”
Larson spent almost 14 years in the army. While there, she acted as a protocol officer for a two-star general officer, planning receptions, dinners and luncheons for him, as well as other commanders and visiting dignitaries.
Although she took a break from professional cooking after having two sons, Larson got back into it last fall by planning Wednesday night dinners at Grace Baptist Church in Woodbridge. It was there, people convinced her to start a business.
“I realized I had to go back to work, I just didn’t know how to do it,” said Larson who would cook for almost 150 people at the Wednesday dinners. “The pastor there and some other people helped push me in the right direction and get my business off the ground.”
Through the business, Fabulous Flavors, residents can order a variety of meals that Larson will shop for and cook right in a person’s home. Larson said she starts by interviewing a client to find out about likes, dislikes, allergies and special diets. Clients can then either pick a menu item or have Larson create something on her own.
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