Carolyn Clay, Tonya Essick, WyTerria Thornton
The Plannerz Place Eatery
Story behind the business
Plannerz Place Eatery was born from family, legacy, and a love for bringing people together through food. Our chef and co-owner, Mama T, built her reputation through her signature seasonings and soulful recipes, and we saw the opportunity to turn that foundation into a full dining and catering experience for the community. We didn’t just want to serve meals — we wanted to create moments, traditions, and gathering spaces centered around comfort, culture, and connection.
About this business
Business Description
Plannerz Place Eatery is a community-centered soul food restaurant and catering company serving Akron with flavorful comfort food and curated dining experiences. We specialize in rotating menus, signature combo meals, and crowd-favorite Soul Bowls, with a strong focus on family, culture, and connection. What makes us unique is our blend of home-style recipes, exclusive in-house seasonings, and event-driven food experiences that bring people together.
Plannerz Place Eatery is a community-centered soul food restaurant and catering company serving Akron with flavorful comfort food and curated dining experiences. We specialize in rotating menus, signature combo meals, and crowd-favorite Soul Bowls, with a strong focus on family, culture, and connection. What makes us unique is our blend of home-style recipes, exclusive in-house seasonings, and event-driven food experiences that bring people together.
