Mary Crafts Homer

Women in Business

Mary Crafts Homer is the founder and CEO of Culinary Crafts. Mary learned a great deal about business from her father, who was an example to her of initiative, entrepreneurship, and service. Graduating from BYU with a degree in social work, she served as a social worker and parole officer before starting her culinary business in 1984. With a passion for cooking and only $150 in the bank, Culinary Crafts has now become the largest caterer in the State of Utah. Culinary Crafts success was catapulted by landing the contract to cater the International Olympic Committee during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. Culinary Crafts also has an impressive list of famous clients, including the President of the United States and Oprah. In addition, Mary’s public profile was boosted through a TV cooking show she hosted for 13 years. Mary has received numerous culinary awards including Best of State nine times, two prestigious CATIE Awards from the International Caterers Association, and twice named Outstanding Business Woman of the Year.