Certifications, Awards, and Videos

Beyond Decadence has been recognized for excellence over the years. Explore our certifications, awards, and videos below to discover what makes us exceptional!

 

CERTIFICATIONS

Are you a corporation looking for a diverse supplier to help achieve your diversity spend goals? Contact us today! We are certified by established local and national organizations.

WBENC certified logo

 

AWARDS, KEY INFORMATION, AND RECOGNITION

2021 CVMSDC Class I Supplier of the Year award Carolina-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC)
2021 Rising Star award  Video 3:02 - City of Charlotte - Crowns of Enterprise award - May 2021
Amtrak Story Commuting to the French Pastry School
BeyGOOD Invite-only Black Parade Route Small Business Impact Luncheon invitee.  (BeyGOOD Foundation is Beyonce's non-profit.)
Capability Statement Past performance, core competencies, differentiators, etc.
Family Support Video 0:52
Meet Chef Maria Video 2:10
Professional Bio Updated September 2023
The Intentional Pastry Chef CVMSDC 44th Annual BOC
VIDEOS
Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel for "How to Make it with Chef Maria" or check out our playlists!

 

PRO-TIPS

Learn 31 days of tips and tricks from Chef Maria!  Click the link to access the tips on our Facebook page. 

Pro-Tip #31 07/18/21 Immersion blender
Pro-Tip #30 07/17/21 Cake lifter
Pro-Tip #29 07/16/21 Clean egg whites
Pro-Tip #28 07/15/21 Toasting coconut - no oven required
Pro-Tip #27 07/14/21 Skin on
Pro-Tip #26 07/13/21 Deciphering (cookie) scooper sizes
Pro-Tip #25 07/12/21 Wire rack in the refrigerator
Pro-Tip #24
07/11/21 Produce bag and mat
Pro-Tip #23
07/10/21 Making Oreo crumbs (crusts)
Pro-Tip #22
07/09/21 Making Graham cracker crumbs (crusts)
Pro-Tip #21
07/08/21 Frost-free freezer fail
Pro-Tip #20
07/07/21 Yoga sticky mats
Pro-Tip #19
07/06/21 Whipped cream in half the time
Pro-Tip #18
07/05/21 You don't need a piping bag coupler
Pro-Tip #17 07/04/21 Homemade buttermilk
Pro-Tip #16
07/03/21 Juicing trick
Pro-Tip #15
07/02/21 Exploding butter
Pro-Tip #14
07/01/21 Fresh zest
Pro-Tip #13
06/30/21 Egg sizes
Pro-Tip #12
06/29/21 Vanilla extract
Pro-Tip #11
06/28/21 Salted vs. unsalted butter
Pro-Tip #10
06/27/21 Butter, nuts, nut flours, flour
Pro-Tip #9
06/26/21 Microplaner
Pro-Tip #8
06/25/21 Zested fruit
Pro-Tip #7
06/24/21 Egg cartons
Pro-Tip #6
06/23/21 Sink garbage
Pro-Tip #5
06/22/21 Tart tamper
Pro-Tip #4
06/21/21 Creative cutters
Pro-Tip #3
06/20/21 Droopy berries
Pro-Tip #2
06/19/21 Butter wrappers
Pro-Tip #1
06/18/21 Bringing to room temperature