Bringing West African & Southern Flavors to Asheville and beyond! Join a pop-up or book catering for a one-of-a-kind dining experience.
About Kente Kitchen
Authentic West African & Southern Cuisine
Chef Ramona Young founded Kente Kitchen in 2014 as a food vendor at the Goombay Festival in Asheville, NC, bringing the vibrant culinary traditions of West Africa to the community. Inspired by the teachings of her late fiancé’s family and the Liberian community in Charlotte, she turned her passion into a mission to share these flavors through pop-ups, catering, and education.
In 2022, Kente Kitchen evolved into Kente Kitchen Market, an e-commerce platform offering a curated selection of authentic West African food products, allowing enthusiasts to recreate and savor these flavors at home.
"With each dish I prepare and every community endeavor I undertake, my aim remains unchanged: to spread joy, foster connection, and celebrate the richness of West African cuisine." — Ramona
“We believe in fresh ingredients and flawless, personalized service.”
What We Offer
Pop-Ups
Experience the bold flavors of West Africa at one of our pop-ups! Follow us on social media to see where we'll be next and join us for an unforgettable meal.
Catering
Custom menus tailored for your event. Choose from Drop-Off & Set-Up for a seamless delivery or Full-Service Catering for a complete dining experience. We’ll work with you to craft the perfect meal.
As Seen On
Exciting things Coming Soon
West African Wednesdays
Enjoy an evening with friends, loved ones, and strangers, get to know one another, and learn about the food and how West Africa influenced Southern cuisine in America.
Online Grocery Store
Order West African food products straight to your door. Recreate and create West African culinary masterpieces at home.
