Check Out Kiara Davis’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kiara Davis.

Hi Kiara, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Kiara Lashay Davis is a passionate social worker turned chef, born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A graduate of Brainerd High School, she moved to Murfreesboro in 2013 to attend Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work in 2018.

After college, Kiara began working for the State of Tennessee, serving children in the foster care system. While pursuing a Master’s degree in 2018, she discovered her true passion—cooking. This realization led her to start a cooking business in 2019, where she began selling meals and building a loyal customer base.

In 2022, Kiara took her culinary skills to the next level by enrolling at Nashville State Community College, where she graduated in 2024 with an Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts, along with technical certificates in Culinary Arts and Fundamental Cook.

Today, Kiara is on a mission to merge her two greatest passions—social work and cooking—by creating opportunities that feed both the body and the soul. Her vision is to one day develop programs or initiatives that use food as a tool for healing, empowerment, and community building.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I was new to the business world and didn’t have a clue as to what I was doing. I’ve taken financial losses, but I look at it as a learning lesson.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a social worker and a caterer/chef. I work with young adults aging out of the foster care system and I cater . I specialize in all types of food. What sets me apart from others is that I have two passions that I am blending together.

Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
My family and friends are my biggest supporters. My friends encouraged me to start a business. My family helps me with events . My customers keeps me in business and supports me.

Pricing:

• Pricing depends on the event and number of guests.
• My seasonings are $6.00.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://kikuisine.com/
• Instagram: Ki_kuisine
• Facebook: Ki kuisine