Chef Crystal Wahpepah at Wahpepah's Kitchen

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About Chef Crystal Wahpepah

Crystal Wahpepah is a chef of Kickapoo Nation heritage, recognized for her work in Native American cuisine. She is the owner of Wahpepah's Kitchen and has been featured on Food Network and CBS. She is also an author and speaker.

★Awards & Recognition

★James Beard Award Finalist for Emerging … (2022)★Cherry Award

Chef Timeline

2022

James Beard Award Finalist

Finalist for Emerging Chef award.

Received Cherry Award

Owner

Wahpepah's Kitchen

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Crystal Wahpepah is a chef of Kickapoo Nation heritage, recognized for her work in Native American cuisine. She is the owner of Wahpepah's Kitchen and has been featured on Food Network and CBS. She is also an author and speaker.

Customer Perception

Customers likely perceive her as a significant figure in indigenous cuisine, with recognition from major media and culinary organizations.

Cuisine Highlights

Native American CuisineIndigenous FlavorsModern Indigenous

News

Chef Crystal Wahpepah, an enrolled member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, was named a finalist for the James Beard Award for Emerging Chef in 2022.
Chef Crystal Wahpepah received the Cherry Award.

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Wahpepah's Kitchen

Additional Details

She is an enrolled member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma and is dedicated to sharing indigenous flavors. She was a finalist for the James Beard Award for Emerging Chef in 2022.

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