Sweet Mae’s Private Events

Curated Charleston Hospitality

Sweet Mae’s is a Charleston-based private events company known for beautifully curated coastal gatherings inspired by Gulf Coast hospitality, Southern design, and editorial-style entertaining.

Founded by Gayle Boone, each event blends Charleston elegance with layered florals, collected antiques, coastal cuisine, and generations of family recipes rooted in Mobile Bay and New Orleans tradition. Influenced by a background in merchandising and design — along with early creative inspiration from Southern Living at HOME — Sweet Mae’s gatherings are designed to feel warm, artful, nostalgic, and deeply personal.

From Charleston raw bars and lobster carts to intimate garden parties and elevated celebrations, Sweet Mae’s creates experiences that are thoughtfully styled, effortlessly welcoming, and unforgettable.


Charleston Raw Bar & Coastal Celebrations

Sweet Mae’s creates luxury private events in Charleston SC, from styled raw bars, vintage inspired lobster carts, to private chef dinners, and fully curated coastal celebrations.

Whether you’re planning an intimate cocktail gathering, a seated dinner, or a large-scale celebration, every event is designed with thoughtful hospitality, layered details, and a distinctly Charleston feel.

From chef-driven menus and raw bars to florals, tablescapes, and cocktail styling, Sweet Mae’s creates gatherings that feel effortless, personal, and unforgettable.

Luxury Charleston raw bar by Sweet Mae's featuring oysters, shrimp cocktail, coastal catering, and curated private event styling.

Featuring select oysters, chilled Gulf shrimp, champagne mignonette, layered florals, collected details, and thoughtful Southern hospitality, each Sweet Mae’s raw bar is designed to feel abundant, artful, and unforgettable.

Inspired by Charleston entertaining with Gulf Coast influence, these gatherings blend elevated seafood service with beautifully curated styling for cocktail parties, weddings, garden celebrations, and intimate coastal events.Enhancements may include:
• Caviar Bar
• Lobster Roll Cart
• Champagne Welcome Service
• Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
• Floral & Tablescape Styling.

Our Private Event Experience Full-Service Catering

Raw Bars &

Curated Spreads

Fully customizable catering experiences—from grazing tables and cocktail-hour stations to raw bars, caviar bars, heavy passed southern appetizers, and full-service spreads tailored to your event style and guest count.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

Charleston Raw Bar & Coastal Celebrations

Styled raw bars, vintage-inspired lobster carts, private chef experiences, elevated Southern stations, and thoughtfully curated celebrations designed with Charleston hospitality at the center of every detail.

Private Chef Experiences

Intimate, in-home or on-site chef-driven dining experiences for celebrations, dinner parties, and special occasions. We offer white glove delivered private dinners for special occasions as well.

The Charleston Mae Lobster Cart

A vintage-1920’s lobster cart for a coastal experience featuring warm buttered lobster rolls, curated styling, and elevated Charleston charm — perfect as a standalone feature or addition to your event.

Miss Betty Signature Charcuterie Cart

Our signature grazing cart featuring artisan cheeses, seasonal accompaniments, Sweet Mae’s pimento cheese, and beautifully layered Southern presentation.

The Sweet Mae’s

Coastal Raw Bar

Luxury charcuterie cart by Sweet Mae's for Charleston private events and coastal catering,

Sweet Mae’s

Miss Betty

charcuterie cart

Meet Miss Betty—our refined Southern grazing experience designed for weddings, cocktail hours, corporate events, and private celebrations.

Featuring Sweet Mae’s signature pimento cheese—now carried in gourmet grocery markets across the East Coast—paired with chef-curated artisan cheeses, premium charcuterie, and elevated accompaniments chosen specifically to complement pimento cheese.

Expect thoughtful presentation, seamless service, and unforgettable flavor. The party doesn’t truly start until Miss Betty arrives in style.

Signature Package

  • Miss Betty Cart Delivery, professional setup & breakdown

  • Two hours of on-site service with attendant

  • Curated pimento cheese and charcuterie selections

  • Hand-Crafted wooden board rental and styled presentation

  • Service within a 25 mile radius. Events beyond incur an additional service fee

Chef-Curated Selections (Choose Your Favorites):

Sweet Mae’s Signature Pimento Cheese (Choose Three Flavors):

Classic Original • Sun-Dried Tomato & Cracked Black Pepper • Jalapeño Cheddar

Not sure which to choose? We’re happy to curate a balanced trio for your event.

  • Artisan Cheeses (Choose Two):

  • Pino Noir White Cheddar • Brie • Blood Orange Cheddar • Rosemary Asiago

  • Charcuterie (Choose Two):

    Prosciutto • Genoa Salami • Crispy Bourbon Brown Sugared Bacon

  • Elevated Accompaniments (Choose Five):

    Marinated Olives • Truffle Honey • Fig Preserves • Strawberry Champagne Preserves • Apricots with Maldon Sea Salt • Artisan Crackers • Walnuts • Toasted French Bread Rounds (Crostini) • Gourmet Cheese Straws • Herbed Olive Oil for Dipping • French Macarons (Sweet Finish) • Sea Salt Chocolate Almonds

Enhance Your Experience (Optional Add-Ons)

Elevate your Miss Betty pimento cheese & charcuterie cart with curated add-on stations designed to complement cocktail hours, weddings, and private celebrations. Each experience is chef-driven, beautifully presented, and crafted to create a more memorable gathering.

Southern Smokehouse Station (Add-On)

A chef-driven Southern barbecue experience featuring slow-smoked meats served with fresh buns and classic accompaniments. This hearty, crowd-pleasing station pairs perfectly with the Miss Betty cart for guests who want a warm, savory bite during cocktail hour or evening receptions.

Lowcountry Pickled Shrimp Cocktail (Add-On)

A refined coastal station featuring chilled pickled cocktail shrimp served with house cocktail sauce, lemon, fresh herbs, and toasted crostini. Bright, briny, and beautifully styled, this Lowcountry favorite adds a fresh, elevated contrast to Sweet Mae’s signature pimento cheese experience.

Pricing available upon request

Add-on stations require additional staffing and setup and are subject to availability. Travel outside our standard service radius may incur an additional fee.

Sweet Mae’s Caviar Station

A Luxury Table-side Experience

Elevate your event with an interactive caviar service curated by Sweet Mae’s Private Events. Our Caviar Station brings an indulgent, chef-driven experience to weddings, cocktail hours, private dinners, and luxury gatherings—designed to pair beautifully with our signature pimento cheese cart and Southern-inspired stations.

What’s Included

Curated Caviar Selection (2–3 varieties based on availability)

  • Premium imported and/or domestic caviar

  • Presented tableside on ice with mother-of-pearl spoons

Classic Caviar Accompaniments

  • Warm blinis & toasted points

  • Crème fraîche

  • Chopped egg whites & yolks

  • Fresh chives

  • Shallots & lemon

Modern Pairings

  • Kettle-cooked potato chips

  • Seasonal crudo (chef’s selection, when available)

Beautiful Display & Service

  • Styled caviar station or cart

  • Professional attendant for service

  • Luxury presentation designed for photos and elevated entertaining

  • Weddings & rehearsal dinners

  • Private dinner parties

  • Corporate & brand events

  • Yacht parties & luxury real estate gatherings

  • Milestone celebrations

Booking Details

Caviar stations are available as a premium add-on to the Sweet Mae’s Pimento Cheese Cart, Smokehouse Station, or Pickled Shrimp Station.

Pricing varies based on guest count, caviar selection, and customization.

Inquire for availability & custom proposals