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10/08/2026

From their hands to our table. 🍞🌾

We're excited to share that Occasions By M is now sourcing Unbleached Bread Flour from Lindley Mills in Graham, North Carolina. From our signature dinner rolls to artisan breads, the ingredients—and the people behind them—matter.

This is the first installment of our weekly North Carolina vendor spotlight series. Discover why we chose this flour and what it means for our guests.

Read the story: https://www.occasionsbym.com/post/from-their-hands-to-our-table-why-we-chose-lindley-mills-unbleached-bread-flour

Planning an intimate gathering? www.occasionsbym.com/contact-us

10/08/2026

For us, breaking bread is never just a first course. 🍞

Our Food for Thought reflection explores hospitality, faith, provision and what a little oil can teach us about what we already have to share. It's an invitation to gather, give thanks, and make room for one another.

Read the story:
https://www.occasionsbym.com/post/breaking-bread-what-a-little-oil-can-teach-us-about-faith-provision-and-the-table

Bread for the Table | A Word for the Day“Your servant has nothing there at all… except a little oil.” — 2 Kings 4:2This is my fresh-baked Table Bread boule, hot out of the oven. There is something about baking bread that continues to bring me back to the basics.Flour. Water. Salt. Yeast. Sim...

10/08/2026

Fall is calling us back to the table. 🍂

Cooler evenings, meaningful conversations, and meals worth lingering over. We're looking ahead to intimate private dinners, supper clubs and cozy North Carolina gatherings this season.

Read our fall update and discover what an Occasion can feel like:
https://www.occasionsbym.com/post/fall-private-dining-holiday-gatherings-north-carolina

Chef Mike welcomes fall in North Carolina with seasonal private dinners, Dinner Conversations, Supper Clubs, Micro Occasions and the upcoming Fall at Your Table offer.

10/08/2026

What happens when the cost of baking bread keeps rising? 🍞

Across the world, independent bakers and small food businesses face difficult decisions when energy and ingredient costs climb. In our latest Food for Thought, Chef Mike reflects on the pressures facing French bakers—and why supporting the people behind our food matters here in North Carolina, too.

Read the article and join the conversation:
https://www.occasionsbym.com/post/rising-fuel-costs-french-bakers-small-food-businesses

What the price of a French baguette reveals about energy, food costs and the independent businesses serving our communities.

10/08/2026

You asked, and we're baking! 🍞✨

After requests from our private dining guests, Occasions By M is preparing a bakery preorder storefront! Coming soon: signature dinner rolls, artisan boule table bread, buttery brioche loaves, cinnamon rolls, and more.

Fresh beignets will be available for scheduled pickup only from our professional kitchen.

We're still finalizing the menu and pricing, so ordering isn't open just yet. Want the official link first? Email [email protected] with the subject Baked Sale and tell us what you're excited to try.

Read the full announcement: https://www.occasionsbym.com/post/bakery-preorders-bake-sale-update

Our bakery preorder storefront is coming! Signature dinner rolls, artisan boule bread, brioche, cinnamon rolls and pickup-only beignets. Email us with subject Baked Sale to join the interest list.

10/08/2026

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As we close out summer, I keep thinking about this Airbnb dinner with Brittany and her crew. They were celebrating a friend’s birthday, and each guest had traveled around the world. I prepared pan-seared duck breast right in front of them at the kitchen counter.

What I remember most is the laughter, the conversation and the moment the room came alive after we sat down and broke bread together. Breaking bread is non-negotiable at every Occasions By M experience. It gives us a moment to pause, gather and recognize that we are sharing something meaningful.

This summer taught me to stay present through every obstacle. It also reminded me that when people invest in an experience, they help create the opportunity for others in our community to experience exceptional hospitality. We are all connected—like each strand in a loaf of bread.

The reviews matter. The service matters. The food matters. But most importantly, the moment matters.

As we move into fall and winter, Occasions By M is looking forward to serving more private dinners, Airbnb experiences, Dinner Conversations, Supper Clubs and Micro Occasions across North Carolina.

Let’s gather well this season. Plan your next occasion at www.occasionsbym.com/contact-us

10/03/2026

https://www.occasionsbym.com/post/fall-private-dining-holiday-gatherings-north-carolina

Chef Mike welcomes fall in North Carolina with seasonal private dinners, Dinner Conversations, Supper Clubs, Micro Occasions and the upcoming Fall at Your Table offer.

09/09/2026

Parents deserve date night too.

If finding a sitter is the reason date night keeps getting postponed, let dinner come home. Our First-Time Couples Private Chef Experience is $275 for the first 10 couples: a 3-course Chef's Choice prix fixe dinner and a 3-hour experience with shopping, cooking, service and cleanup included.

Need us to take care of dinner for the children too? Ask about our $450 Couples + Kids Experience with a kid-friendly menu alongside the adults' experience.

Dietary restrictions and allergies are discussed during consultation. Gratuity excluded; premium upgrades and applicable travel additional.

BOOK YOUR OCCASION → www.occasionsbym.com/contact-us

09/08/2026

Fuel the week with real food—and don't sacrifice flavor to do it. 💪🏽

Our rotating Weekly Supper Service gives active professionals, athletes and fitness-focused customers a convenient way to keep chef-prepared meals on hand. Quality proteins, vegetables and satisfying, seasoned food are at the center of what we do.

Meals range from $15–$25 depending on protein and specialty selection. Pick up at Cafe Orleans during business hours or ask about delivery throughout Johnston County and surrounding communities.

When you're planning your week, what matters most to you: protein, vegetables, convenience—or flavor? 👇

Need specific macros, nutrition targets or a stricter dietary protocol? Those services require consultation so we can determine the right approach for your individual needs.

EXPLORE WEEKLY MEALS → www.occasionsbym.com/weeklymeals