OUR STORY
Good Food. Real Ingredients. A Whole Lot of Heart.
Whip It Good was founded in 2020 by Emmy Bowlin after 15 years in social work. She knew it was time for a change, and there was one thing she had always loved: cooking. For months, friends had been telling Emmy, “You really need to do something with your cooking.” Then the pandemic came along, and she found herself cooking more than ever. Eventually, she thought, why not turn something I love into something bigger?
And just like that, Whip It Good was born.
Cooking has always been a family affair for Emmy. Her mom, Dixie, has been cooking and catering for as long as Emmy can remember and was her first, and best, teacher in the kitchen. Much of what Emmy knows about food, cooking, and feeding people started at her mom's side.
That family influence is still at the heart of Whip It Good today.
Comfort Food Is Our Love Language
We aren't trying to make food complicated or fancy. We're here to make really good, homemade comfort food that feels familiar, tastes delicious, and brings people together. Think the kind of food that makes you slow down for that first bite and think, “Yep. This tastes like Grandma's kitchen.”
From freezer meals and family dinners to catering, grazing tables, corporate lunches, and special events, our goal is simple: make good food and make life a little easier.
Whether we're feeding a family on a busy weeknight, catering a wedding, putting together a show-stopping grazing table, or helping someone through a difficult season with a home-cooked meal, we believe food has a way of making people feel cared for.
From a Little Idea to Something We Love
What started as a pandemic-era leap of faith has grown into a business we are incredibly proud of and we know we wouldn't be here without our customers and this community.
We are endlessly grateful for every order, every event, every referral, every kind word, and every person who has cheered us on along the way.
Whip It Good is about more than food. It's about community, family, making life easier, and putting a little love into everything that comes out of our kitchen.
The Dream Team
Emmalee Bowlin
Owner
Our fearless leader who goes by Emmy. When she's not cheering on her son with sports, you'll find her jamming out to 90's music or watching a true crime documentary. Patiently waiting for Halloween all year and always planning the next friends outing. She has never known a stranger and chats up everyone she meets.
Kathy Davey
The Real Boss
She is the one that really runs the show and bosses Em around. Don't be fooled. She has over 17 years of experience in the food industry and is truly the glue that holds us all together. She also has to put up with Emmy every day, so she automatically wins at life!
Dixie Bowlin
Mama Dix
The OG
The real deal. The original. The name everyone knows. Emmy's mom who taught her everything she knows. Dixie is our "runner" and constantly fetching grocery orders for us. Mama Dix helps out in the kitchen for big events and loves doing dishes.
Jessica Barber
Pastry Chef AKA..diet killer
Jess is the "Jill of all trades." Personal trainer and jailer by day and pastry chef by night! She is keeping us all fat and sassy with her delicious desserts when she has time in her busy schedule. Jess also helps out with lots of catering events.
Laura Steinkamp
The queen of sales
Laura is our sales and marketing queen. She can handle someone telling her no but she usually only hears yes. And that's why we love her. She is getting our name out to folks beyond Indianola. Laura also jumps in to help with multiple catering events.