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.
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Pyet’s Plate is my way of sharing the beauty of Indigenous fusion cuisine.
I blend the traditions of Native American and Mexican foodways with modern culinary creativity, offering private chef services, catering, and educational experiences.
My mission is to honor ancestral flavors, support sustainable food practices, and create meaningful connections through food.
Every dish I create tells a story, one of culture, resilience, and the deep ties between food and community.
Bosho!
I’m Chef Pyet Despain.
From Fire to Feast
Virtual Cooking Class
With Author of Rooted In Fire, Pyet DeSpain
INVITE ONLY
Join author and chef Pyet DeSpain for a virtual celebration on November 21st as she walks you step-by-step through one of her delicious recipes from Rooted In Fire and answers questions about her new cookbook.
To join, preorder your copy through your preferred retailer and enter your name, email, and preorder information here. You will then receive an email with further information on how to join the virtual cooking class.
Spirit Plate
A new PBS Food series with Chef Pyet DeSpain
Food is medicine. Food is story. In Spirit Plate I travel across Native lands to cook with elders, home cooks, and knowledge keepers, gathering ingredients with care and sharing meals that connect us to place and memory.
Watch the premiere
Episode 1. Homecoming Bison Feast
I return to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, visit our sacred bison, cook bison stew with my family, and serve our largest powwow of the year.
"[Pyet's] voice is heartfelt,her vision and dedication are clear, and her talent within the Indigenous food movement is undeniable.This book marks an important chapter in her growing legacy."
- SEAN SHERMAN
FOUNDER OF THE SIOUX CHEF/NATIFS.ORG
AND AUTHOR OF THE SIOUX CHEF'S INDIGENOUS
KITCHEN AND TURTLE ISLAND
A Trusted Chef, Cultural Ambassador, and Creative Collaborator
Pyet's authenticity, cultural vision, and culinary creativity have made her a trusted partner for national media outlets, wellness initiatives, and food-focused brands that share her passion for purpose-driven storytelling.
The Today Show:
The Three Sisters | Honoring Indigenous Tradition Through Food
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