Chef Oakley’s love of food, family, and fun led her into the food industry at a young age. As a sous chef at Endive Fine Catering in Atlanta, Chef Oakley honed her culinary expertise through 18 years of learning alongside owner and operator, Chef Drew Ihrig. At Endive Chef Oakley was a top-requested chef for executing catering services at Endive's events.

From her experience, creativity, and desire to build a legacy to pass on to her children, Chef Oakley began Oakley’s Provisions, a full-service catering company.