About
ABOUT MARY
Learn About Me And My Work
“Change happens when the why becomes more important than the fear”
Mary Crafts is quite simply… a living legend. From humble beginnings and dire circumstances, she invested blood. sweat and countless tears into building what would become the most celebrated catering company in Utah.
That multi-million dollar empire became the launching pad for so much more. Today. Mary has handed the reins of her catering empire to her incredibly gifted children who have taken her company to the next level, while Mary turns her attention to helping others build their dreams.
Whether those dreams are centered around business, family or personal growth. Mary is ready to engage her expertise, assets, and energy into helping others build and grow!
Take a little time and peruse this website and get to know Mary better. She may well be the solution you have been seeking!
Professional Affiliations
- Culinary Crafts Founder and Chairman of the Board
- Silicon Slopes Board of Directors
- Women of the World Board of Directors
- M-Tech Board of Trustees
- Past Chairman, Visit Salt Lake Board of Directors
- Utah Valley University Foundation Board Member
- Intermountain Health Care Board of Trustees
- Past President. ICA Education Foundation
Personal Awards
- Community Hero Award. Silicon Slopes Magazine
- Pathfinder Award. Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce
- "Lifestyle Achievement Award. American Heart Association
- The Kirk Englehart Ethics Award, Utah Valley University
- Named one of Utah's "10 Coolest Entrepreneurs". Business Q Magazine
- "A Woman of Excellence Award. Barbara Barrington Jones Foundation
- Honored as one of "Utah's 100 Women". Utah Valley University. Women's Leadership
- Excellence in Leadership Award. Woodbury School of Business. Utah Valley University
- Two-time Winner Outstanding Business Woman of the Year. Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Named one of Utah's "30 Business Women to Watch", Utah Business Magazine
Catering Awards
- Twenty-two Best of State Awards (3 "Best of the Best in Hospitality". 1 Entrepreneur of the Year, and 18 Best Caterer)
- Thirteen "CATIE (Catered Arts Through Innovative Excellence) Awards. International Caterers Association
- Caterer of the year Award, International Caterers Association
- Best Western Region caterer. Cater Source Magazine
- Three-time winner Best Business Caterer, Utah Business Magazine
- Senator Arthur Watkins Outstanding Small Business award. Orem/Provo Chamber of Commerce
- Unquestioned Dessert Favorite. New York Times. Nationwide Dessert Sampling
Speaking Services
Mary is available for keynotes, half and full day trainings, and private executive coaching.
Consulting Services
Businesses and non-profits love consulting with Mary, a successful entrepreneur with a 35 year track record.