Tamika R. Francis (she/her) has a dual career as a public health practitioner and culinary entrepreneur. As a public health practitioner, she designs and delivers training and capacity-building curricula in racial justice, health equity, and public health. Her culinary work has included permaculture, farm, and food tourism across the Caribbean. She’s been featured in Edible Boston, Moveable Feast, Eater Boston, is a moderator with WBUR’s Curated Cuisine series, has been a guest speaker with brands like Toast, and serves on the board of the Urban Farming Institute.
Through her company Food & Folklore, she pays homage to unrepresented global food traditions exploring belonging, identity, and the immigrant experience through classes, popups, and storytelling. She’s facilitated a community of over 100 food entrepreneurs in the Boston area who meet annually to collaborate and network. And is building DutchPot.app, a tech solution to help culinary entrepreneurs manage compliance.
She is a graduate of Boston University’s Culinary Arts Program and has a Masters in Sustainable International Development and Geography.
Get ready to spice up your kitchen game! Join our interactive sessions led by culinary rockstars who’ll guide you through hands-on fun with diverse cooking techniques and global cuisines. Whether you’re gathering the fam, teaming up with colleagues, or bringing out the inner chef in your young ones, we’ve got you covered – in person or on Zoom! Don’t miss out on the tasty adventure, book a class today and let the cooking party begin!
“My wife is genuinely happy! We approve of the proposed dishes. Thank you so very much Tamika! This means so much to us”.
Get ready for a feast of immersive experiences! Dive into a world where diners connect with culinary creators, savor special menus, and become part of live storytelling sessions. We’re all about supporting emerging chefs and culinary entrepreneurs, helping them turn their pop-up dreams into reality. Excitement awaits – express your pop-up interest by completing the form here and let’s make culinary magic happen!
Step into a world where cookbook launches are a culinary spectacle, and panel discussions delve deep into food policy, environmental issues, and current cultural topics. With two decades of captivating audiences under her belt, our founder, Tamika, brings an engaging and riveting presentation style to every event. Previous clients include the likes of WBUR, Toast, Boston University IDEA Conference, and many more.