Catering & Tea Room

Jill Hoffman, the force behind Granny May's, worked her way up from dishwasher to executive dining room caterer and private chef. Along the way she majored in dietetics, worked as a nutrition instructor for the University of Minnesota, and worked in food and nutrition for Allina Health.

Who was Granny Mae? On a trip to Ireland, Jill discovered this remarkable woman whom everyone called Granny Mae. She was as regal as the Queen yet with a bold country flair. She had that “joie de vivre” that embraced the importance of food, family, and good living. “Here was a woman who lived my values,” says Jill. “Meeting her changed my life and inspired this business.”

Jill Hoffman