About Us
Hood Baby Soul Food… Food With HEART!
Food With HEART!
Hood Baby Soul Food was founded by owner and operator, Sade Royal, with one goal in mind: Bringing classically familiar, yet forward-thinking Soul Food to Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley.
A Los Angeles native and proud mother of four, Sade considers cooking to be a tradition in her family. The art of crafting truly delicious Soul Food was passed down from her grandmother to her mother, and from her mother to Sade. And Sade fully intends to pass along the tradition to her children — keeping the collective knowledge of her rich and beautiful cultural heritage alive for generations to come.
Sade launched Hood Baby Soul Food to honor her mother and grandmother and share the magic they gifted to her with the world. We were proud to serve our community as a restaurant, and that chapter will always be part of who we are.
Classic Soul Food With A Healthy Twist
As truly delicious as Soul Food happens to be, it's not necessarily known as the healthiest cuisine. Hood Baby, however, is crafting a new brand of Soul Food. With a move toward organic ingredients, vegetarian options, and even Keto Diet offerings — Hood Baby aims to create meals that not only taste divine but are good for your body, too.
A New Chapter
Hood Baby Soul Food is currently operating as a catering and events company while we search for our new permanent location. We are available for festivals, private events, pop-ups, and catering throughout the San Fernando Valley. The food is the same — made with the same love, the same recipes, and the same HEART. We can't wait to welcome you back through our doors soon!
As Seen In
"HoodBaby Soul Food and Barbie-Q have the area covered with finger-licking-good takeout."
Read the LA Daily News ArticleCome Find Hood Baby in the San Fernando Valley
If you're a resident of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, you know there aren't too many options when it comes to Soul Food. Hood Baby Soul Food is bridging that gap — and while we locate our new home, you can find us at festivals, events, and pop-ups throughout the Valley. Follow us on Instagram and Yelp to stay up to date on where we'll be next!
Reviews
"The service is great! I've been meaning to try them for a while, so I popped in today and got some great food."
Divine M.
"Great food & staff! Smells amazing and tastes so darn good. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender."
Erik H.
"AMAZINGLY good! Hoodbaby's grits deserve a medal. They were creamy, buttery, and cheesy, with plenty of flavor."
Mesha M.
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