Small business in the spotlight: Mosaics Mouthwateries

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — From charcuterie boards to bouquets, Novella Dean creates works of art.

“The goal is for people to enjoy the view, because people eat with their eyes first,” Dean said. “It’s very colorful, it’s made up of tables that showcase international flavors and cultures.”

Mosaics Mouthwatering Charcuteries is a catering company serving the Fresno-Clovis area.

“We try to incorporate a full feast: fruits, vegetables, snacks, crackers, cheese, meats and chocolates,” Dean said.

Dean sources his ingredients locally, even the international bites.

Vibrant colors and unique designs make these pieces a focal point of any celebration.

“It’s really a part of my heart and I want to represent Trinidad and Tobago and its vibrancy in what you see on a charcuterie board or a grazing table,” he said.

Novella moved to the United States when she was 20 and went to college in Florida before moving with her family to the Central Valley.

“I come from three generations of female entrepreneurs and I knew I needed to get back into that business,” Dean said.

In addition to his thriving catering business, Dean offers themed charcuterie classes at the Clovis Culinary Center. The most popular is a bouquet-making class.

“People come to our classes, have some wine, a little dessert, some fun music and hear how this started in my culture,” she said.

Dean says he prides himself on preferring collaboration over competition.

“No one does anything alone,” he said. “It takes a community, a family, courage, determination, love and faith.”

You can sign up for monthly classes held at the Clovis Culinary Center, or you can host your own class and let Novella handle your next team-building event.

Just go up to her Instagram.

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