Introduction: Goodies & Bits LLC is owned and operated by award-winning cook Marvin Elam and his wife Estella Elam, a retired educational administrator from the Austin Independent School District.
We offer a wide range of catering options. Our goal is to provide the freshest authentic Spanish paella, soul food and down-home seasoned barbecue in Austin, Texas, and surrounding areas. The food is made from scratch without taking any short cuts on cooking techniques, ingredients or quality of bought food. The food is fantastic with a one and only unique taste.
Addie Broyles, food writer for the Austin Statesman, was one of the judges at an Austin Paella Lovers United Cook-off when Marvin won first place in the non-traditional category. She got a taste of the unique flavor that goes into Mr. Elam's food. Here is an e-mail to Mr. Elam from Addie Broyles:
Hello, Marvin!
It's Addie Broyles, the food writer for the Statesman.
I met you at the Paella Lovers United Cook-off last year (I was one of the judges), and I still haven't forgotten your amazing entry. It was so different than every other paella I tried, and I loved you and your team's enthusiasm for cooking competitions.
In the past few months, I've been wondering if you've been competing and in what kind of contests. You mention (almost in passing) that you guys just really like to enter contests and have gotten pretty good at them over the years. That planted a seed for a story that I think I'd like to write, if you were feeling up to it and were in contest mode this year.
Anyway, let me know what you think! Maybe I could tag along on one of your competitions.
Have a great rest of your week!
Addie
When it comes to cooking Soul Food, Barbecue or Paella, Mr. Elam pulls no punches as he creates his own unique signature taste. After making a food purchase from Goodies & Bits, a little girl who is about 8 years old told her dad, "When I get to heaven, I hope they cook food just like this." This typifies what you get when you taste this one-of-a-kind cooking.
In addition to our fine food and friendly, experienced staff, we will work with you to ensure that your event reflects your own taste and personal touches.
Our goal is to relieve you of the many details that go along with hosting a successful party so that you, as well as your guests, can thoroughly enjoy your special event.
Book our Live Paella Party, where we make paella in large 3-feet paella pans, while you and your guests can watch a homemade sofrito being made.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, suggestions or would like to inquire about any additional ways we may be of service.
Thank you for your interest in our catering services. We look forward to working with you to make your special event a success in every possible way.
Very best regards,
Goodies & Bits LLC
Marvin Elam
Managing Officer
Goodies & Bits is as good as it gets.
