Bloom Hospitality & Catering has opened a catering kitchen at 1012 W. Iles Ave., just off Macarthur Boulevard in Springfield.
Owner Gabi Thompson purchased the building earlier this year, and she and business partner John Huffman have spent the past six months renovating it. The new building features a fully equipped prep kitchen, on-site parking and ample storage.
“We are so excited to open the doors of our new kitchen, which has everything we need to prepare off-site and cater small gatherings to events of 250-plus people,” said Thompson. “This was the perfect spot for us, right in the middle of the city."
Thompson and Huffman launched Bloom Hospitality & Catering in May 2023 to provide corporate and private dining experiences throughout central Illinois.
“We are so incredibly thankful to everyone who has supported us, from family and friends to our customers," said Thompson. "We have met great people and worked with many local businesses, the Illinois Army National Guard and several brides and grooms. It has been an amazing experience so far."
Thompson said the business can serve meals as a buffet, family-style or multi-course plated dinners, depending on the type of event.
Bloom formerly worked out of the kitchen at Three Twigs & Co. at the corner of Chatham Road and Iles Avenue. Three Twigs owner Emily Lewis announced last month that the business will not be renewing its lease and Dec. 24 will be the last day of operations.