You're a Free Man of Color, Right?

The caterer's role has changed over time, but the esteem of the caterer is not the same. Caterers had to convince people that you were just as good, if not better, that you were an equal in society. Think about this: You are a free man of color living in Washington, DC in the border between slavery and freedom. And then they wake you up in the middle of the night with like lanterns in your face. Remember, this is before, you know, modern food equipment.