Meet Niya

Soul Food Sessions with Niya operates from its Square-based platform to deliver traditional soul food instruction, private chef bookings, and event catering across the Southeast region. Founder Niya Brown Matthews structures each cooking class around heritage recipes, cultural context, and hands-on preparation techniques. The service model spans from intimate kitchen tutorials to large-scale catering productions. The business segments its offerings into three core areas: interactive group cooking workshops, customized private chef experiences, and full-service event catering with flexible menu development. Each service tier includes options for appetizers, main courses, and complete meal planning, with specific accommodations for dietary requirements and event specifications. Session formats range from basic skills instruction to advanced recipe mastery. Beyond culinary programming, the brand maintains a product curation channel featuring tested kitchen tools, home organization solutions, and cooking essentials. These recommendations stem from Matthews' professional kitchen experience and complement the hands-on instruction. The platform integrates seamless booking capabilities with comprehensive soul food education and cultural preservation.