RALEIGH, N.C. — Customers step up to the window at Jolly’s Catering as the smell of fried chicken, seasoned collard greens, and slow-cooked sides fills the air, turning an ordinary food stop into a familiar routine for many in Raleigh.
Jolly’s Catering is a Raleigh-based soul food truck and catering business known for its hearty comfort dishes and steady local presence. Founded in 2014, the business was named after James A. Shufford Sr., honoring its roots and family connection.
The truck serves a menu rooted in Southern comfort cooking, including fried chicken, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and candied yams. One of its most recognizable items, the Big Mama Wrap, combines several signature dishes into a single handheld meal that reflects the business’s home-style approach…