More Than a Kitchen. A Movement.
A kitchen born from culture, love, and Caribbean heritage.
More Than a Kitchen. A Movement.
Founded by Levar Saul, Kaieteur Kitchen was born from a lively, friendly debate: who has it right? The Guyanese who proudly claim “Chicken Curry,” or the rest of the Caribbean who swear by “Curry Chicken?” What started as a passionate culinary challenge quickly evolved when Levar launched a pop-up kitchen at Cariwest 2025. The response was overwhelming—people tasted the food, felt the connection, and just kept asking for more.
We believe that food is the ultimate equalizer, and that we eat with those we truly trust. By merging the culinary arts with local hubs like Soaptime, we are doing more than serving meals; we are creating a welcoming table where neighbours become family. This “test case” phase is our way of building a sustainable ecosystem rooted in togetherness, ensuring that when our permanent doors open, they become a lasting gathering place for the community, by the community.
Every single dish across our entire menu is fully conceptualized and crafted under the expert guidance of Head Chef Mondisa Douglas. Professionally trained and deeply passionate, Chef Mondisa ensures each recipe delivers a true culinary masterpiece straight from our homeland—El Dorado, as it is beautifully called. We invite you to pull up a chair, share a laugh, and taste the heart of our culture.
Our Values
Community
We exist to serve the Guyanese diaspora and all Edmontonians who hunger for something real. Every Friday we open is a community gathering, not just a service.
Authenticity
No shortcuts, no imitation. We cook the way our grandmothers cooked — from scratch, with patience, and with the spices that actually belong in these dishes.
Quality
We source locally where possible and import what must be imported. Quality means never settling, even when it costs more time or money to do it right.
Meet the Chef
Mondisa Douglas
Born and raised in Linden and Georgetown, Guyana, our head chef learned to cook in a household where every meal was an act of love and identity. After training at the Carnegie School of Home Economics in Georgetown, Guyana, and the Denise Institute of Catering in Linden, she spent years refining traditional recipes. The dream of bringing authentic Guyanese flavours to Edmonton became Kaieteur Kitchen. The stove is where history is kept alive.