A Taste of Soul, A Feast for Your Well-being
At Cooking With Ayana, we’re on a mission to rediscover the soul of Southern cuisine—one flavorful dish at a time.
With exquisite recipes that honor tradition, we guarantee:
The finest soul food, crafted with carefully selected ingredients.
A perfect balance of taste and health, proving that delicious food can also be nourishing.
Our recipes celebrate the vibrant flavors of the South while paying tribute to the rich traditions of our ancestors. Join us as we reimagine Southern cuisine, one bite at a time.
Let us nourish your soul with the best Southern flavors.
— Ayana’s Kitchen
Chef Ayana offers a range of culinary services:
Catering
mobile kitchen (pop-up)
personal chef services
culinary education
Ayana's cuisine is a fusion of flavors from the Deep American South (Gullah Geeche - USA Carolinas) and the Caribbean (Guyana & Jamaica), reflecting her diverse heritage and an unforgetful taste.
Where Flavor and
Roots Intertwine
&
Where Taste and
Legacy Intersect
The culinary spread:
Teaching and feeding
Catering
Indulge in a world of exquisite flavors, tailored to your desires, our culinary creations blend tradition and innovation for an unforgettable dining journey. Let us bring the magic to your table. Click to savor the extraordinary.
Private Chef
Embark on a culinary journey with Cooking With Ayana LLC, where culinary demonstrations and classes become a celebration of Ancestral Rootz, soulful traditions, and the vibrant tapestry of seasonal, ethically sourced produce. these sessions go beyond the kitchen to weave stories of connection, heritage, and the farm-to-table journey.
Culinary Education
Experience the epitome of culinary sophistication. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our bespoke menus and impeccable service ensure an unforgettable dining affair. Click to elevate your event with a touch of culinary magic.
Embracing Ancestral
Recipe Preservation
IT’S REAL AND IT’S DELICIOUS.
We believe that the essence of a culture lies in its culinary traditions, passed down from generation to generation.
Ayana
meet
Chef Ayana's background as a lineage tracing historian and culinary educator, combined with her diverse, Gullah Geechee, Caribbean and Cherokee/Indigenous heritage, serves as the inspiration behind Cooking With Ayana LLC. The company's mission is to honor heritage and unite people from the diaspora, acknowledging their historical struggles and culinary innovations. The culinary creations are a delightful fusion of the past and present, harmoniously blending diverse flavors that reflect cultural heritage. From traditional family recipes to contemporary adaptations, each dish pays homage to its origins,
What We Believe
We believe in the restoration and reintroduction of ancestral practices to reclaim our health. Our ancestors lived off the land, consuming a diet rich in organic, homegrown produce. To honor this tradition, we emphasize Farm-to-Table experiences, sourcing ingredients directly from BIPOC farmers and vendors. This not only supports local communities but also ensures the freshest and most nutrient-rich ingredients for our dishes.