About Us

Butch Scott

After many years in the food service industry, Butch joined the Taylor Grocery Family as the Catering Manager in 2006. Since that time, Taylor Grocery Special Events Catering has grown to become one of the premier caterers in North Mississippi by completing hundred of events each year.

Butch and his team have the ability to cater anything from a get-together of friends to a grand gala wedding for hundreds. Whatever you need, they are there making your BIG DAY hassle free for you and your guests.

Anna & John Shannon Gillentine

Both John Shannon and Anna have the ability to take away the overwhelming stresses of planning events, big or small. Their goal is to make event the planning process an enjoyable moment, and the day of the event stress free.

The couple will always be grateful for Butch Scott and Taylor Grocery Special Events Catering , for not only allowing them to continue the work they love to do, but for being the reason how they met in 2018! 

John Shannon Gillentine

John Shannon

Before joining the Taylor Grocery Special Events Catering Team in 2018, John Shannon had many years of working in the restaurant/food industry.  

He started working in the kitchen at BBQ by Jim’ in Tupelo, MS during high school. It was because of the school’s co-op program that led to his love for the culinary arts.  Not only will you find John Shannon shuffling around in the kitchen, he will also see be running around events making sure all goes off as planned.

Both John Shannon and Anna have the ability to take away the overwhelming stresses of planning events, big or small. Their goal is to make event the planning process an enjoyable moment, and the day of the event stress free.

The couple will always be grateful for Butch Scott and Taylor Grocery Special Events Catering , for not only allowing them to continue the work they love to do, but for being the reason how they met in 2018! 

Anna GillentinE

Anna 

Before joining the Taylor Grocery Special Events Catering team in 2014, Anna always had a love for planning events. 

Her Delta roots and big family led her to a life of celebrations of all types. Her friends and family have always gathered to celebrate: family, life, marriage, tailgating, or something as simple as a backyard cookout. Taylor Grocery Special Events Catering has allowed her to continue to be a part of planning celebrations.

MANY CLAIM TO BE ‘THE BEST’ BUT TAYLOR GROCERY SPECIAL EVENTS CATERING BACKS IT UP WITH TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR CLIENTS! WE ARE ALSO  THE ONLY CATERING COMPANY TO OFFER A 125% ‘YOU’LL GET FULL’ GUARANTEE!

Taylor Grocery Special Events Catering was voted Best Caterer in the 2023 Mississippi Magazine’s Best of Weddings!

Taylor Grocery Special Events Catering was voted Best Caterer, Best Food Truck, and Best Fried Chicken in the 2022 Best of Oxford!

Taylor Grocery Special Events Catering was voted Best Caterer and Best Food Truck in the 2021 Best of Oxford!

Taylor Grocery Special Events Catering was voted Best Caterer in the 2015 Best of Oxford!

Hunter Lansdell

Senior Event Manager

Matthew Hill
Event Manager

CRAIG GOODWIN
Event Manager

Brandon Freeman
Kitchen Manager

2018 WEB.COM SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPIONSHIP OF OXFORD WINNER