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, April 8th
Chef Entisar| Iraq
Iraqi culture takes great value in strong family ties. People often prioritize the needs and well-being of their family over their own. This importance of family and community is shared in Chef Entisar’s approach to sharing her culinary mastery to Spokane.
If you enjoyed your meal today, you should be sure to check out Entisar’s business, Ishtar Family Foods! Ishtar Family Foods is a catering company that features a rotating menu of Shawarmas, Biryani, Dolma, Sambusas, Teas, Smoothies, and more Iraqi cuisine! Follow Ishtar Family Foods on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on all of her exciting offerings!
Thursday, April 16th
Chef 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, April 17th
Chef Nafisa| Afghanistan
Chef Nafisa is a passionate cook who delights in sharing her authentic Afghan recipes with our community. Afghan culture takes great value in strong family ties. People often prioritize the needs and well-being of their family over their own. This importance of family and community is shared in Chef Nafisa’s approach to sharing her culinary mastery to Spokane. Chef Nafisa serves up delicious aromatic dishes like bolani, pulao rice, kofta, and baklava. Come enjoy her culinary expertise, and immerse yourself in the the flavors of Afghanistan.
Saturday, April 18th
Chefs 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, April 19th
Chef Youssef| Syria
Syrian people often hold the value of family in the highest of regard. The culture is focused on taking care of each other, and giving their loved ones what they need. Chef Youssef is an embodiment of that notion. Chef Youssef is excited to share Syrian flavors with Spokane, serving up Chicken Shawarma, Kebab Hindi, Harraq Osbao, Hummus, and Eggplant dip. Get ready for a culinary adventure!
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!
