Our
Story
It all began with Anderson's
Andersons began in 1996 with a simple foundation: good food, thoughtful hospitality, and a belief that the experience matters as much as what is served.
More than 30 years later, that foundation has grown into a family of culinary experiences,
Andersons remains the heart-rooted in catering, baking, weddings, and celebrations.
Embers & Spice grew from that experience, bringing global flavor, live-fire cooking, and intentional hospitality together in a more immersive dining experience.
The Sweet Collective followed naturally- taking decades of baking and pastry experience and giving desserts, confections, and savory bites a playful identity of their own.
Different experiences. Different occasions. One culinary story.
Chef Tammy Anderson
Fire is not the feature - the experience is
Chef Tammy Anderson is the founder of Embers & Spice, a live-fire culinary experience rooted in classical training and global influence. Educated at the Culinary Institute of America and Johnson & Wales, she brings nearly three decades of hospitality experience to events where fire is used with intention, restraint, and respect. A U.S. Air Force veteran and California native, her work prioritizes craft, composure, and food designed to be fully enjoyed -- never performed.
Accolades & Experience:
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Jack Daniel's World Invitational award winner
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Dual classical training: Culinary Institute of America and Johnson & Wales
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Over 30 years in hospitality, catering, pastry, and live-fire cooking
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Certified in Event Planning, Design, and Production.
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Brand ambassador: Lang Smokers; Carson Rodizio
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Founder and Culinary Director, Anderson's, Embers & Spice, Sweet Collective, and Ember Garden
