Syd’s Yummy Stuff is a woman-owned, family-run catering business founded by Executive Chef Sydney Berman, bringing people together through delicious meals made easy.

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Sydney grew up in a culinary family, spearheaded by her two grandmothers and mother, all of whom loved to cook. The women in Sydney’s life believed in showing their love by providing food for those they care about. Naturally, Sydney found herself following in their footsteps. She enrolled in culinary school at Cypress College where she learned everything she needed to know to start her own catering business.

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While in culinary school, Sydney found herself gravitating towards healthy cooking, so she could serve her clients’ cravings and nutritional needs at the same time. In order to provide the best possible service for her customers, Sydney got her Bachelor's in Nutrition and Dietetics at California State University Long Beach. Our Chef’s dual education ensures that our products offer the best of both worlds - amazing taste, and food that’s good for you!

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It’s in that spirit that Syd's Yummy Stuff vows to never use high-fructose foods, corn syrup, artificial colors, or flavors. In fact, those ingredients never even touch our products, as they are not allowed in the Chef’s kitchen. Instead, the colors in our food are made from natural sources, such as plants, fruits, and edible flowers - just as Mother Nature intended.

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We care about what goes into your bodies, so your soul is just as nourished as your appetite. With Syd’s Yummy Stuff, you can rest assured that you’re getting the best products possible via locally sourced ingredients, a health-focused approach to food, and the education to back it up.

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Sydney’s love of homemade jams started when a family friend gave her a box of fresh fruits from her Cherry Valley orchard. The box contained delicious plums, peaches, and nectarines, which Sydney immediately recognized as a much-needed addition to her kitchen.  After making an assortment of incredible pies and cobblers and still having plenty of fruits left in the box, Sydney had the idea to make some jam. The jams were an immediate success! Clients enjoyed the fresh, seasonal fruits, which offer natural sweetness, enabling Sydney to use minimal sugar and allow the fruit’s innate flavors to speak for themselves.

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We cater to patrons big and small with products such as delicious homemade jams, assorted baked goods, and catering services that offer full meals, from shareable appetizers to nutritious main courses, and delectable desserts. Syd’s Yummy Stuff strives to create a culinary experience everyone can enjoy. Therefore, allergies, dietary restrictions, or special requests are always accommodated with a smile! All of our cooking uses the finest, freshest ingredients and is always made with love.