Our Story
Uniting two driven and highly accomplished founders, we present a refined power team purpose-built to deliver exceptional, high-caliber event experiences. This strategic partnership offers a comprehensive solution for corporate and premium events, ensuring every detail is executed with precision, sophistication, and premium-level service.
From concept to completion, we elevate every occasion with seamless coordination, distinguished style, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Any event. Any location. Always the Best.
Meet the Founder & CEO
Cortney Tillman
Welcome! I'm Cortney Tillman, Founder and CEO of Best Eats Catering Company.
I am a certified Executive Chef with over 20 years of culinary experience and ServSafe certification, bringing both expertise and passion to every event I serve. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Calvin University and an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from Grand Rapids Community College.
Raised in a Southern-based household, cooking was always the heart of our home — the moment everyone looked forward to. This upbringing shaped my deep love for preparing food batch-style, from scratch, and with intention. I take pride in using Michigan-based and fresh, locally sourced products whenever possible, ensuring quality, flavor, and authenticity in every dish.
No matter the cuisine you desire, my commitment is to deliver an unforgettable, elevated, and truly authentic culinary experience.
Meet the Chief Marketing Officer & Partner
Imani Hayden
Welcome! I’m Imani Hayden, CMO and Partner of Best Eats Catering Company.
With more than six years of experience turning big ideas into bold results, I bring equal parts strategy, sparkle, and storytelling to my role as Chief Marketing Officer and Partner for Best Eats Catering Company. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Marketing, from the illustrious Florida A&M University. I’m passionate about creating marketing campaigns that make people stop, smile, and stay engaged, while building a brand presence that feels both memorable and meaningful. From shaping scroll-worthy social media strategy to elevating audience connection, I love turning creative vision into real impact.
My professional journey has taken me through dynamic roles with organizations including Google, YouTube, JW Marriott, Charter Communications, CDW, and nonprofit leadership initiatives, where I’ve managed multi-channel campaigns, seven-figure budgets, strategic partnerships, and cross-functional teams. As a Forbes Under 30 Scholar, I pride myself on blending creativity with execution—whether I’m amplifying brand voices, securing sponsorships, or serving up fresh marketing ideas that are just as unforgettable as the experiences Best Eats creates.