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A pair of food lovers turn passion into a thriving catering business
De Pere, USASunday, April 26, 2026
# **From Opposites to Icons: The Love Story Behind Runaway Spoon**
## **Two Paths, One Passion**
In the world of food, opposites don’t just attract—they create magic. For **Lindsay** and **Tim**, their culinary journey began in starkly different ways.
- **Lindsay** baked her way into the world from a young age, honing her skills at a local club before diving deep into culinary school to master the art of pastries.
- **Tim**, on the other hand, grew up indifferent to cooking—until a life-changing bite of **gourmet pizza topped with fresh arugula** ignited his passion in his twenties. *"My mind was blown,"* he recalls.
## **Where Taste and Fate Collided**
Their paths crossed in **2004** through a mutual friend. Lindsay wasn’t impressed at first—until she tasted Tim’s cooking. *"His cooking changed my mind,"* she admitted.
By **2007**, they were married, balancing side jobs while nurturing Lindsay’s dessert business. When the **2008 recession** hit, they saw a chance to pivot. Tim, leveraging his marketing expertise, joined full-time, and in **2010**, they officially launched **Runaway Spoon** after a standout performance at a wedding show.
From Humble Beginnings to Culinary Stardom
Their first major break came early—a 400-person fundraiser contract. Nervous yet determined, they delivered flawlessly, and word spread like wildfire. Instead of limiting themselves to wedding cakes, they expanded into full-service catering, introducing unforgettable themed dinners at venues like the Mulva Center.
Today, they still handle most of the cooking themselves, supported by a small but mighty team during peak events.
What Makes Runaway Spoon Unforgettable?
- Quality that speaks for itself – Every dish is a testament to their relentless pursuit of perfection.
- Creativity without limits – From Mongolian-themed dinners featuring lamb dumplings to ever-evolving menus, they never stop experimenting.
- A labor of love – Even after years in the game, they still taste and refine their creations.
Wisdom for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Their advice? Start small, but dream big.
From a single table and oven to two thriving buildings and seamless execution of large-scale events, Lindsay and Tim prove that passion, persistence, and a little bit of culinary audacity can turn dreams into reality.
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