Fire + Water • Bay Area
Where Flavors Ignite + Flow
Soul x Afro-Cuban brunch, smoked meats, and slow-cooked flavor with a little Bay Area attitude. I’m Chef Minah – I feed the people, and I make it an experience.
Pop-Ups • Private Events • Festivals • Rhythm ‘N Biscuits Brunch Series
What We Do
From intimate brunch pop-ups to full-scale catering and festivals,
Fire + Water creates soulful, Afro-Cuban–inspired food experiences
designed to bring people together.
Soul x Afro-Cuban on the Plate
From smoked oxtails to guava-kissed chicken ‘n waffles,
Fire + Water is my love letter to soul food, Afro-Cuban flavor, and the Bay.
Rhythm & Biscuits Brunch
Fluffy biscuits, crispy fried chicken, guava glaze, grits, greens, DJs, mimosas, it’s church for brunch lovers.
Catering with a Vibe
Weddings, baby showers, corporate, festivals, I bring full-flavor menus, professional service, and that hosted-at-home warmth.
Pop-Ups +
Festivals
Catch Fire + Water at Bay Area bars, rooftops, and festivals with QR-code ordering, fast ticket printing, and plates that hit.
Rhythm ‘N Biscuits
My signature brunch series – DJs spinning R&B + soul, mimosas flowing, and plates stacked with biscuits, chicken, shrimp & grits, and seasonal sides.
Upcoming Dates
- Sun • [Date] • [Venue} Oakland – Rhythm ‘N Biscuits Brunch
- Sun • [Date] • [Venue] – Rhythm ‘N Biscuits “After Dark”
Tickets on Eventbrite — link on the Rhythm ‘N Biscuits page.
“I’ve been feeding people my whole life.”
Born and raised in San Francisco, I grew up in my grandmother’s kitchen — the heart of the family. She taught me how to season with love, stretch a pot to feed everybody, and host like it’s a special occasion even on a Tuesday. Fire + Water is my way of honoring her, my roots, and my city.
I bring over 20 years in hospitality, event planning, and catering — plus a whole lot of soul. When you book me, you’re getting more than food. You’re getting a curated vibe, a seamless experience, and plates your guests will be talking about later.
What Folks Are Saying
“Hands down the best brunch plate I’ve had in the Bay. The chicken was crispy, the biscuits were soft, and the hospitality felt like family.”
— Rhythm ‘N Biscuits guest
“Our guests are still talking about the food. Chef Minah handled everything — menu, service, timing. I didn’t have to worry about a thing.”
— Private event client
“At the festival, her booth stayed packed. The QR code ordering kept the line moving, and the food came out hot and fresh.”
— Event organizer
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