About us
Our Goal
At In Ya Kitchen (IYK), our goal is simple yet profound: to empower individuals of all ages to prepare and savour simple, delicious, and healthy meals, thereby promoting a culture of healthy eating within St. Kitts and Nevis and the wider Caribbean region. Since our inception, we have been steadfast in our commitment to creating fun, engaging and positive health-focused opportunities for both the young and old.
In 2021 and 2022, IYK proudly hosted a series of community cooking competitions for adults, known as the In Ya Kitchen Top Chef Competition, garnering widespread acclaim and participation. Building on this success, in 2023, we shifted our focus to teenagers with the introduction of the Junior Top Chef Competition.
Now, as we look ahead to 2024, we are thrilled to announce the inaugural In Ya Kitchen Culinary Academy. This immersive culinary camp, tailored for school children aged 10-14, will take place at the Cayon High School in St, Kitts. Additionally, we are excited to tap into the creativity of young minds through the In Ya Kitchen poetry, poster, and jingle competitions.
Through these engaging and educational initiatives, we aim to instil healthy eating habits and culinary skills among the children in our community. We believe that by inspiring and empowering our youth, we can create a lasting culture of wellness that extends far beyond the kitchen.
Daney Koster
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Betty Koster
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Amanda Koster
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Our team
William Chen
Project Manager and founding member
Vera Edwards-France
Creative Director and founding member
Novelia Rawlins-Nwosu
Project Coordinator and founding member
Chef Michael Henville
Team Chef
Ethlyn Caines
IYK Fiscal Officer
Abi Begho
Public Health Consultant
Oyehmi Begho
Creative Media Consultant
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Dr. Marissa Carty
NCD Programme Coordinator
Ya Chen Lin
Team Chef
Debbie Ou
Dietitian and Designer
Brian Lee
Assistant
Connie Kang
Dietitian and Assistant
Jeff Lin
Assistant
Liou Cian
Educator
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