Feast World Kitchen
A New Chef, A New Culture—Every Day
Our nonprofit restaurant is open to the public, and it’s a great place to try authentic international cuisine! But it’s more than a restaurant. We offer multiple holistic programs to empower Spokane's Immigrant and former Refugee communities to develop skills, grow connections, share culture, and build flourishing lives in the U.S.
Making Spokane a more hospitable and delicious place to live.
Wednesday — Sunday
Lunch: 11am–2pm
Dinner: 4pm–8pm
Here’s what’s cooking this week!
Wednesday, January 14th
Mei Ping | China
Chef Mei Ping is from Beijing, China. She has loved cooking since she was a child and has inherited traditional Chinese cooking methods from her grandparents, while also incorporating new techniques. Chef Mei Ping values organic and healthy ingredients to make delicious food with appealing appearances, fragrances and tastes. Chinese food is spiced according to the changes of the seasons, focusing on the fresh taste of the food and the beauty of its presentation.
Thursday, January 15th
Luqman | Syria
Due to the crisis in Syria, Chef Luqman and his family moved to Jordan in 2013 and lived there for ten years. He has always been passionate about cooking and working in restaurants in order to gain experience. In 2023, Chef Luqman and his family moved to the United States, and have been here for a year and a half. He currently works as a chef at Panda Express, doing what he loves. Chef Luqman is excited to cook at Feast, serving dishes like Chicken Shawarma, Musakhan, Layali Lubnan and more!
Friday, January 16th
Manal | Morocco
Chef Manal is excited to share Moroccan flavors with Spokane, with delicious and aromatic dishes like Lamb Tagine, Vegetable Tfaya, and Zaalouk. If you’ve never tried Moroccan food, you’ll be glad you did!
Saturday, January 17th
Luis & Maria | Venezuela
Chef Luis and Chef Maria are both originally from Venezuela. Chef Luis works as an Assistant Director for a nonprofit that focuses on providing education and resources to help newcomer refugees and immigrants navigate their integration process and thrive in a new environment. Chef Maria is an Outreach Manager dedicated to promoting financial literacy and economic education to high school students. Both Luis and Maria are passionate about cooking, particularly as a way to share their culture and connect with others.
Sunday, January 18th
Naamati | Palestine
Chef Naamati moved to the United States last year after the war in Gaza. She is an Arab Israeli from the village of Abu Gosh, a place rich in history and tradition. Her passion is cooking and connecting with people from all over the world. Back home, she ran a catering business where she taught traditional Palestinian dishes to Israelis and tourists who visited her village. She also shared the rich history of Abu Gosh, which is said to be the place where the Ten Commandments were hidden before King David took them to Jerusalem. Chef Naamati truly believes that when we cook together, we unite as one people, transcending borders and backgrounds.
Feast Program #1: The Chef Program
We’re best known for our social enterprise restaurant and catering company that teaches career skills, empowers leadership, and incubates small food enterprise businesses. This short film “Chef Partner Stories” shows why we do it!
Using the table, and the platform we’ve built, for flourishing.
Check out the “Impact Stories” video for a glimpse behind the scenes at Table Time, our drop-in support and empowerment program that helps people navigate life in the U.S.. This program overlaps with the chef program, but has served hundreds of others from the Immigrant communities we serve.
Each day, a different chef family is proud to share flavors from their home culture.
People build power at Feast by:
Gaining career skills
Incubating profitable small businesses
Building community connections
Accessing holistic care via our Table Time program
Feast Operations
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Volunteer
Feast World Kitchen thrives because of community support, and there are many ways to get take action and get involved!
Volunteers can assist our Chef Partners and staff in the restaurant or at catering events, enjoying a unique relational work experience and (of course) a free meal.
For those looking for a deeper impact, our Table Time program offers the chance to support Immigrants and former Refugees with essential resources and supportive friendship.
Click to learn how you can get involved and to read some stories from our volunteers!
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Donate
Feast is not just a restaurant—it's a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering Immigrants and former Refugees — and financial giving is vital to our success.
We help people share their culture, gain career and small business skills, earn income, and build strong community connections.
Our work is expanding, with new catering opportunities and our drop-in Table Time program offering one-on-one support in a welcoming space.
Click to learn more about how you can support Feast’s mission to create a more vibrant and inclusive Spokane!
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Catering
Our international chef partners are ready to bring the flavor of their home cultures to your next event!
Whether it's boxed meals for a business lunch or conference, appetizers for a graduation party, or a full wedding buffet, they’d love to serve you.
Catering with Feast has grown exponentially, providing small food entrepreneurs the chance to learn great skills and earn significant income while offering a unique culinary experiences.
Learn more about how Feast can partner with you for your next event!
★★★★★
"Goodness, I LOVE Feast! If you're wanting to try cultural dishes from around the world then you need to get in here asap! The team at Feast is always so lovely and it's fun to also enjoy the music..."
— Hokuloa B., Google Review
★★★★★
"The food was absolutely amazing and the staff were so welcoming. You can feel the love and culture in every bite!"
— Jessica L., Google Review
Success Stories from Feast World Kitchen!
