Burnt out from his corporate job and looking to better connect with his kids and the community, East Cobb local Grant Prata found himself among cupcakes, crackers and condiments as he pursued not one, but two, business ventures. It started with Smallcakes. He opened the dessert franchise with 350 unique flavors of sugary confections topped with colorful designs, bringing connection and celebration to East Cobb.
"One of the best parts of this job is that EVERYONE who comes in our shop is happy," says Grant. "Who wouldn’t be when you are presented with gourmet cupcakes and homemade ice cream?"
From there, Grant quickly found himself searching for another venture to take on in his free time. He noticed a catering need in the community that a charcuterie business could easily fill.
"I decided to open a charcuterie shop when I noticed a lot of parties were outside of typical meal times, and I figured people were looking to save money by not providing full meals. You can have a beautiful charcuterie spread paired with delicious desserts from the bakery for half the cost of traditional catering."
Grant landed on Graze Craze to provide customizable assortments of meats, cheeses, fruits and grains across East Cobb. By merging two complimentary, yet unique, business concepts, Grant saves customers time, money and hassle in the planning and prep process. Together, Smallcakes and Graze Craze make any celebration simpler.
"We take pride in simplifying your life because everyone is busy; one call, one reliable contact, delicious food and one more thing off of your plate," says Grant.
Grant's Tips for Bountiful Fall Boards
1. Add some spice. "Any type of hot pepper, pepper cheese, spiced meats are definitely a go to for me."
2. Don't forget to dip. "That is why we make our own hummus, jams and dips for our
charcuterie boards. Prepared fresh, with fresh ingredients every time."
3. Variety, variety, variety. "We incorporate a variety of sweet/salty, soft/crunchy, mild/spicy, and color for presentation."
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"One of the best parts of this job is that EVERYONE who comes in our shop is happy. Who wouldn’t be when you are presented with gourmet cupcakes and homemade ice cream?"