Cajun Twist LLC
About
Cajun Twist, women and minority owned, started in 2015, as Humpdayz, only delivering meals to office parties on Wednesdays; customers quickly began to request delivery on what they called “Payday Fridays.” It wasn’t long before the word spread and people were calling and emailing for pots of gumbo, red beans and rice, jambalaya and more for events daily.
Aside from the many original recipe menu items that people drive miles to taste, we take pride in our Signature Beignets. You no longer have to travel the 1,200 miles to taste a world class beignet. We serve them daily.
If you haven't heard, our chocolate delights are still the most flavorful, chocolate cakes with bursts of chocolatey gooeyness, drizzled with chocolate syrup. Our Creoli sauce is still the star of your Bayou Burger and Nawlins Dog. No other sauce compliments our burgers and dogs better.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Step 1: Determine event date, time, and location
Step 2: Assign Chef to event
Step 3: Determine Menu (Food, Beverage Dish and Linen Needs)
Step 4: Confirm Menu and Collect Deposit
Step 5: Re-Confirm Details and Collect Remaining Payment
Step 6: Execute Event
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
As a Minnesota native, I’ve always had an appreciation for our wonderful parks and natural spaces, which is why I’m especially excited that Cajun Twist will establish its home base in an iconic public space like Theodore Wirth Regional Park.
When I was a teenager, I had the pleasure of living in New Orleans with my father. Immediately following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, my family and I relocated to the historic city in efforts to help people rebuild their homes and lives. My sacrifices did not go unrewarded.
During my time in Louisiana, I had the opportunity to work on Bourbon Street, where I learned how to cook authentic Nawlins cuisine from local chefs who mentored me in the craft. I moved back home to Minnesota after my father lost his life in a tragic accident. Upon returning back to my home state, I began pairing some of the local flavor I picked up on Bourbon Street with many of my own family recipes. What came of that was the foundation for a menu that I am excited to share with you starting this summer!
What started as a small side-project of feeding gumbo and cornbread to family and friends grew into a full-service catering business which will now find its first restaurant-home inside the walls of The Trailhead. Through this partnership with the Loppet Foundation and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, I’m able to see the culmination of all my training and hard work over the last dozen years. This opportunity means that Cajun Twist will have the ability to hire from within the neighborhood and serve delicious meals made with love to all types of people in this community.