Suzanne Scott has been a fixture in Murfreesboro for over thirty years. In the early 80’s she created Heritage Custom Caterers after discovering that there was a need in the fine dining and entertainment industry in the Middle Tennessee area. Suzanne is highly regarded for her decorating skills, specifically her ability to create beautiful tablescapes and centerpieces. Her love of creating these came from visiting her grandmother, where the table was always set with pressed linens, the finest crystal, and fresh flowers. Martha Stewart was also an inspiration with the standard of beauty she set when presenting food. Suzanne modeled her business after the same standard, the motto being, “If we wouldn’t serve it at our table, we wouldn’t serve it at anybody else’s.” she said.
After twenty years, the catering company closed its doors, but Suzanne and her husband, Thom, have not lost their love of entertaining others. They both continue to enjoy cooking and entertaining family and friends in their home, and Suzanne still gets to show off her tablescape design during family events and holidays. In addition to continuing to host family and friends, the couple also continues to serve others in the community through World Outreach Church. For the last fifteen years, the couple has headed up the church’s Character Quest Camp kitchen each June. Everyone at the summer camp looks forward to the hot fresh muffins served each morning and the fresh-baked brownies and cupcakes served with lunch. The couple feels called to continue to serve their community after so many years of feeling blessed in their own lives. This year, with about thirty volunteers, they cooked for and served a record number of meals to nearly one thousand campers and counselors every day. “The thing that makes you good at doing food, is knowing good food. It is a joy, and spiritual, really - feeding people.” Suzanne states.