With
Marianne Tshihamba
Bringing The World Together Through Food
Meet Marianne
Hello and Welcome! My name is Marianne Tshihamba and I’ve been an event planner for over 20 years and traveled to over 30 countries, collecting friends and recipes along the way.
My love of food and travel started as a child, having moved with my family to the US from Congo. Washington DC is my adoptive home and a perfect place to feed my foodie addiction.
Email: marianne@gastrosoul.com
What's New with Marianne!
Get your aprons ready! My Fall cooking classes at the Hill Center are now open for booking.
Embark on a global flavor adventure with our hands-on classes—and don’t forget, complimentary wine is on the menu!
Ready to sign up or would like more class info? Just click on the class of your choice below.
See you there!
Brazilian Flavors - Sat. Sept 7, 11 pm - 2 pm
Congo Cravings - Tues. Sept 17, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thai Flavors - Sat, Oct. 5th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cheb ou Jen (Senegalese Rice) - Sat Oct 19, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
A Trip to Belgium - Thur. Nov 7, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Mofongo Time! - Wed. Nov 20, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Summer In Provence - Bouillabaise Edition - Sat. Nov 30, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Holiday Sides | Wed. Dec 11, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
What others are saying...
“My team at the Gates Foundation has been looking to reconnect after months of working from home. Marianne suggested we make a dish from Africa as a way of connecting with the cultures where we work even when we could not travel. We all had a great time and learned about the food and culture. Thanks.”
— Lee Pyne-Mercier
The Gates Foundation
“Marianne is amazing and knows her food! We cooked Thai dishes that she learned to cook on her travels there. Seems she travels for food a lot! She makes it seem so easy and fun to learn. Take her class. You will not be disappointed”
— Peter Stoutjesdijk
