Chef Pyet DeSpain
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Coming Soon:
Rooted in Fire
Launching November 18, 2025 — Pyet’s debut cookbook, Rooted in Fire, is more than just a collection of recipes. It’s a celebration of ancestral foodways, seasonal ingredients, and cultural storytelling.
With over 60 dishes that connect land, legacy, and flavor, this book invites you to cook with intention and honor every bite.
Book Chef Pyet
Ready to bring Indigenous Fusion cuisine to your next event? Please fill out the form below so we can learn more about your needs and craft an unforgettable experience.
Private Events
Add FLARE and FLAVOR to your next dinner party or event.
From elegant dinner parties to cozy brunches and corporate celebrations, Pyet’s Plate offers private chef and full-service catering designed to impress and inspire. Chef Pyet blends the flavors of her Prairie Band Potawatomi and Mexican heritage to create custom menus rooted in Indigenous Fusion Cuisine—where ancestral ingredients meet modern creativity.
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Intimate Dinner Parties
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Elevated Brunches
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Corporate Events
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Seasonal Menus & Cultural Tastings
Let Pyet help you create an unforgettable culinary experience filled with culture, connection, and bold flavors.
Cooking Demonstrations & Lessons
Get hands-on with the art of Indigenous Fusion Cuisine.
Whether you're a home cook wanting to sharpen your skills or looking to host a unique and interactive experience, Chef Pyet offers both in-person and online cooking classes and demonstrations. Learn the techniques behind traditional ingredients, explore seasonal recipes, and enjoy a flavorful journey that nourishes both body and spirit.
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Basic Cooking Skills Workshops
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Advanced Indigenous-Inspired Classes
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Private or Group Demonstrations
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Online & In-Person Availability
Perfect for team-building, birthdays, or simply learning how to cook with heart.
Keynote Speaking & Workshops
Food is medicine. Storytelling is power.
Chef Pyet is a passionate advocate for cultural preservation, food sovereignty, and wellness through ancestral nutrition. She offers keynote speeches, consulting, and educational workshops for conferences, schools, wellness retreats, and community events.
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Identifying Indigenous Ingredients
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How to “Indigify” Your Plate
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Understanding Indigenous Food Systems
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The Cultural Significance of Our Plant Relatives
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Wellness and Healing Through Ancestral Foods
Let Pyet inspire your audience through story, history, and the transformational power of food.
Cookbook Signing and Culinary Experience
Ignite Your Event with Culture, Story, and Flavor
Celebrate the release of Chef Pyet’s debut cookbook by booking her for a special signing event. Pyet will share her personal journey as an award-winning Indigenous and Mexican chef, her inspiration behind the recipes, and the stories that shaped her passion for Indigenous Fusion cuisine.
Your event can include:
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Personal Book Signing – Guests will have their cookbooks signed by Chef Pyet
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Storytelling Session – Hear Pyet share her journey, heritage, and the inspiration behind her recipes
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Cooking Demonstration – Add a live demo where Pyet prepares a featured recipe from her cookbook
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Q&A Opportunity – Guests can ask questions and engage directly with Chef Pyet
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Photo Opportunities – Capture memorable moments with Pyet for your guests or brand
Your guests will leave inspired by her story and connected to the powerful flavors and traditions she shares through her food.