Our Story
About Whaat!?! Foods
A restaurant, a private chef, and a catering and event planning service — all under one roof, all from one chef who believes great food is a community act.
How it started
Rooted in community. Driven by craft.
Whaat!?! Foods is the culinary brand behind everything we do — from intimate private dinners to catered weddings to our neighborhood quesadilla counter. The name stands for how people respond to our food: W · H · A · A · T. A double-A because one isn't enough.
What started as catering for friends and family has grown into three sides of one business — but the philosophy hasn't changed. Cook for every diet at the table. Source nearby. Treat every guest like friends and family. Because you are!
Three sides, one kitchen
What we do.
The Restaurant
QuesoWhaat!?!
Our vibrant take-out spot in New Town, St. Charles. Indulge in gourmet quesadillas crafted just for you, featuring our irresistible signature five-cheese blend. Want more flavor? Try it over crispy tortilla chips or warm flatbread.
Private Chef
Chef Shonte, at your table
The full restaurant experience in your own kitchen. Chef Shonte delivers personalized culinary experiences, designing custom menus for every dietary preference, prepping weekly meals that fit your lifestyle, and curating unforgettable date nights for you and your guests.
Events & Catering
We bring your celebrations to life
From weddings and birthdays to corporate gatherings, we bring your vision to life. Choose from custom menus, plated or buffet-style service, and enhance your celebration with optional professional servers and stylish décor.
Meet the Chef
Chef Shonte
Chef Shonte's culinary journey began as a necessity — feeding a family of nine sparked her creativity and ignited a passion for food. She perfected her skills at family reunions and milestone celebrations, crafting dishes for loved ones and friends.
As word spread about her ability to cook anything and accommodate every dietary need — including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and allergy-aware options — Chef Shonte expanded her services to corporate events, weddings, baby showers, and farmer's markets. Her guiding philosophy is simple: food is love. Every meal she prepares is treated as an opportunity to create something unforgettable.
What We Believe
The non-negotiables.
Every diet welcomed
Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, allergy-aware — Chef Shonte builds menus around what you can eat, not around what's easy. Dietary restrictions aren't an afterthought, they're the starting point.
Rooted in community
Local dollars, local farms, local people. Whaat!?! Foods exists because of our passion for making delicious food available and affordable to everyone!
Made personal
Whether it's a $10 happy hour quesadilla or a five-course wedding dinner, the same standards are behind every plate.
Come find us.
Visit QuesoWhaat!?! in New Town, book Chef Shonte for a night, or get a quote on your event. We'd love to feed you.