Pierre Thiam Group is always interested in connecting with like-minded people and groups interested in catering, speaking events, private events, and more.
L+P Foundation
A non-profit initiative
L+P is a private nonprofit foundation created by Lisa Katayama and Pierre Thiam. We’re kicking off our Foundation’s efforts with 3 key initiatives:
Our first cookbook collaboration, Simply West African: Easy, Joyful Recipes for Every Kitchen, which was published by Clarkson Potter in September 2023.
The Lost Crops Festival, a gathering of critical food system stakeholders to promote and celebrate the underutilized ingredients from Africa. As highlighted at COP28, food is a key solution for the challenges of global food security and climate change. The Festival brings this idea home through a joyous, informative, collective conversation. The Festival will take place in Dakar, Senegal in the summer of 2024.
A series of high-end fundraising and awareness-raising Simply West African dinners for our strongest allies and advocates.
We are currently accepting donations toward the L+P Foundation, dedicated to cultivating more chefs focused on cooking innovative West African cuisine—and to provide culinary education to young aspiring chefs from across the globe.