About Us

At the heart of HayMa’s Home Kitchen is David Hayes—a dad, husband, cook, and self-proclaimed flavor junkie. Born with a love for comfort food and raised in a family where meals meant connection, David has always believed that food tastes better when it’s made with soul.

What started in 2022 as a side project in his home kitchen quickly grew into something bigger. With Amanda by his side—his wife, business partner, and calm in the chaos—they built HayMa’s with one goal: serve real food that brings people together.

David isn’t a classically trained chef. He’s a home cook who knows the value of scratch cooking and Southern hospitality. His BBQ style? A bold blend of St. Louis roots and Texas influence—smoky, soulful, and built to feed a crowd.

Every tray that goes out the door, every dish on the table, reflects the kind of food he loves most: the kind that makes you slow down, pass the plate, and share a moment with the people around you.

When he’s not cooking, you’ll find him listening to 80s hits, 90s country, and early 2000s jams, sketching out the next HayMa’s menu, or dreaming about someday retiring in Key West.

At HayMa’s Home Kitchen, everything we do comes from a place of love—love for food, love for family, and love for the community we call home. What started in 2022 as a few scratch-made meals for family and friends quickly grew into something more: a full-service meal prep and catering business built from the ground up in our own kitchen.

We’re David and Amanda Hayes, the husband-and-wife team behind it all. David brings the flavor—slow-cooked, scratch-made, no shortcuts. Amanda keeps everything running—coordinating orders, handling events, and making sure every detail is handled with care. Together, we pour our heart into every dish.

Our style is simple: real food, made from scratch, with ingredients you can pronounce and flavors you won’t forget. Whether you're ordering heat-and-serve meals for the week or catering a celebration, we’re here to help feed your people with food that feels like home.

We specialize in comfort food with a Southern twist, served with heart and a side of hospitality. From weekday meals to weekend events, we’re proud to serve Irving, TX and the surrounding community.

Thanks for stopping by—now let’s eat.

— David & Amanda
HayMa’s Home Kitchen