THE GOURMET GIRLS

Gourmet Girls, launched in June 2007, operates as a complete catering enterprise and popular neighborhood dining destination in Pikesville. The business serves breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Sunday, offering specialty sandwiches, deli items, homemade soups, imaginative salads and bakery goods.

The company provides comprehensive catering services for events ranging from intimate dinners for two to receptions for 200 guests. The catering menu serves medical sales representatives, physicians’ offices, dental offices, hospitals and teaching facilities. Services include dine-in, carry-out, curbside pickup and delivery options.

The business is owned by two local women with extensive experience in Maryland’s gourmet food culture. Barbara Collurafici brings 35 years of experience in local food businesses and is credited with innovations including the “Gourmet To Go” concept. She specializes in creative menu planning, party planning and event execution.

Lisa Honick serves as executive chef and graduated from Baltimore Culinary College. She completed an apprenticeship under a master chef in Europe and has competed in culinary competitions throughout Europe and the United States, earning silver and bronze medals. Honick worked at various local gourmet shops and catering companies before partnering with Collurafici.

The owners emphasize personal service, preferring face-to-face meetings with clients to plan celebrations, gatherings and holiday dinners. They offer customized catering menus for weddings, religious events, corporate lunches and other occasions. The business markets itself with the slogan “we cater to you” and aims to treat customers like family while providing creative, homemade fare.

This profile is part of The Daily Record's In the Lead: Best Women-Owned Businesses in Maryland list for 2025. Information used in this profile was sourced from the honoree. See the full list at thedailyrecord.com.