With
Marianne Tshihamba
Where Food History Meets Team Connection.
Corporate culinary experiences rooted in culture and storytelling designed for teams, leaders, and organizations who want more than a meal.
Trusted by embassies, federal agencies, and
Fortune 100 teams across Washington, DC
Meet Marianne
Marianne Tshihamba is a food diplomat and storyteller who designs cuisine-led experiences for corporations, embassies, cultural institutions, and home cooks alike. Drawing on 20+ years of research across 30+ countries, she places every ingredient, dish, and tradition in its cultural context — making food the most compelling story in the room.
Her love of food and travel started as a child, having moved with her family to the US from Congo. Washington DC is her adoptive home and a perfect place to feed her foodie addiction.
Email: marianne@gastrosoul.com
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
“ The friendliness and the wood was amazing. Marianne is telling you a story of flavor and tradition as she cooks"
— Vanessa