Homemades by Suzanne in historic downtown Ashland, Virginia
For more than 40 years, Homemades by Suzanne has been feeding neighbors, friends, and families in historic downtown Ashland with comfort food made the way you’d cook it at home—if only you had the time. Now, the beloved café and catering company is rolling out new menu offerings that keep tradition at the heart of every bite while giving folks even more delicious reasons to gather around the table in Ashland, in Richmond, and at events beyond the Center of the Universe.
Suzanne Wolstenholme inside Homemades by Suzanne in historic downtown Ashland, Virginia
Founded in 1982, Homemades by Suzanne started with a simple but powerful idea: give busy families and working professionals a way to enjoy wholesome, homestyle meals without sacrificing quality or flavor. “Around the time I started Homemades by Suzanne, there were a lot of women going back into the workplace,” Suzanne recalls. “If you were tired or wanted to do something after work, there wasn’t a place to stop in and pick up something wholesome to take home for dinner. If you did not want to cook at home, the food choices were very limited.”
From those first take-home dinners, Homemades by Suzanne has grown into one of the region’s most trusted names in catering, boxed lunches, and café dining—always with the same care, love, and local ingredients that built its reputation.
What’s New on the Menu?
Blackfin Crab Cakes at Homemades by Suzannes in historic Downtown Ashland
Neighbors can now enjoy expanded boxed lunch selections—from Backfin Crab Cakes with Key Lime Pie to vegetarian wraps paired with Chocolate Chess Pie—alongside fresh gift bags and trays perfect for family gatherings, holidays, and heartfelt occasions. Imagine sharing Sweet Potato Biscuits with Country Ham, creamy Almond Chicken Salad, or a Bountiful Imported Cheese Sampler at your next get-together.
For events big and small, Homemades by Suzanne continues to shine with full-service catering. Hors d’oeuvres like Sea Scallops Wrapped in Bacon, Miniature Beef Wellingtons, and cocktail Backfin Crab Cakes add a touch of elegance to weddings, retirements, and holiday parties. And for those who love the classics, their famous Chicken Salad and Virginia Baked Ham Biscuits never go out of style.
More Than a Meal—A Legacy
From comfort deliveries for neighbors in need to celebratory trays that make holidays brighter, Homemades by Suzanne has always been about more than food. It’s about connection. It’s about love. And it’s about being part of Ashland’s story for more than four decades.
The café at 102 N. Railroad Avenue is open Tuesday through Saturday until 2:00 PM—the perfect stop for lunch with a friend in the Center of the Universe. Catering and gift bag orders can be placed online at www.homemadesbysuzanne.com or by calling 804-798-8331.
So next time you’re wondering where to find a meal that feels like home—or a tray that turns an ordinary day into a celebration—consider your friendly neighborhood solution: Homemades by Suzanne.