Our Story
Stacey Weber's culinary journey is deeply intertwined with cherished memories of her grandmother, Amelia. From a young age, Stacey was captivated by Amelia's passion for cooking, spending summers together in the kitchen, where they crafted everything from scratch. Whether making elaborate desserts, strawberry ice cream, or hand-rolled German spätzle, the kitchen was filled with the warmth of family and the rich aromas of buttery recipes. Their shared love for gardening further deepened their bond, cultivating not just vegetables but a lifelong passion for nourishing food.
Stacey's culinary talents began to shine through her in-home personal chef services, where she catered to numerous local families and athletes. This personalized approach allowed her to create tailored meals that focused on nutrition and flavor, quickly earning her a reputation in the community. In 2015, as her catering services began to flourish, Stacey took a significant step by opening her brick-and-mortar catering kitchen and grab-and-go store. This expansion allowed her to offer seasonal, detail-oriented food for special events, a service that remains a hallmark of both Eat and Amelia's.
Her impressive 11-season career with the Arizona Cardinals further amplified her culinary expertise, where she established the team's first-from-scratch culinary department, providing healthy meals for players and coaches alike. Stacey's commitment to quality and nutrition extended beyond the team, as she collaborated with various local businesses to promote wholesome, scratch-made meals within the community.
In September 2023, Stacey realized her dream by opening Amelia's by Eat in Scottsdale's McCormick Ranch neighborhood. Named in honor of her grandmother, the restaurant is a heartfelt tribute to the values of warmth, hospitality, and generosity that Amelia embodied. With a focus on serving nourishing, scratch-made meals, Amelia's invites guests into a comforting environment where they leave feeling better than when they arrived.
At Amelia's, Stacey emphasizes organic - locally sourced ingredients and a menu that caters to diverse dietary needs, ensuring every dish is not only delicious but also nourishing. This vision could not be realized without the incredible team behind Eat catering and Amelia's restaurant, a group of passionate individuals dedicated to creating memorable experiences for every guest. Together, they foster community connections and have quickly made Amelia's a beloved gathering spot, echoing the spirit of family and togetherness that Stacey learned from her grandmother. Through her culinary endeavors, Stacey continues to celebrate the love of food, creating a welcoming haven for all who enter.
More on how we cook, and who we buy from: our values and our local purveyors.
Read about us
- Amelia's By EAT: past meets future (opens in a new tab)
- Local eatery honors owner's grandmother (opens in a new tab)
And on Stacey's years as a private chef, before Amelia's opened: