Ketapanen Kitchen is Chicago's first Native American Pop-Up Kitchen and catering company, founded by Executive Chef Jessica Pamonicutt Walks First. With a vision to bring Indigenous Cuisine to the forefront of Chicago's culinary scene, Ketapanen Kitchen offers a menu that showcases traditional Indigenous dishes, modern Indigenous dishes, and familiar dishes featuring Indigenous ingredients. Chef Jessica's mission goes beyond serving amazing food, as she also aims to educate people about the contributions of Indigenous people to the current food chain and promote healthy eating.
As an enrolled member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Chef Jessica's love for cooking and feeding others stems from her upbringing in a communal setting. Inspired by her mother's joy in feeding others and the belief that food not only nourishes the body but also the soul, Chef Jessica infuses every dish she prepares with prayers, good thoughts, and good feelings. With a commitment to food sovereignty and community empowerment, Ketapanen Kitchen is dedicated to creating educational resources, promoting access to traditional seeds and foods, and working towards the development of a community-owned and operated farm garden in Chicago.
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