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Wednesday 12pm - 9pm Thursday 12pm - 9pm Friday 12pm - 9pm

Cocoa Chili Restaurant & Catering

Name: Cocoa Chili Restaurant & Catering
Address: Chicago, IL, US
Telephone: +13127253170
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

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Cocoa Chili Restaurant & Catering

An educational foodie experience serving up Afro-Caribbean-Soul fanfare with a sweet and spicy flair
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10/12/2024

Last weekend, Chef Niquenya hosted a vegan cooking demonstration at Cultivate Collective for their inaugural Health & Wellness Empowerment Expo in conjunction with Ms. Val's Total Wellness.

Chef showcased a Cajun Veggie Stir-fry with Blackened Tofu over Quinoa and provided a bit of vegan education for quick, 30-minute meal prep. The dish was a hit with several attendees returning to the demo stations for second and third samples!

10/02/2024

The countdown is on! Just 3 days left until the Health & Wellness Empowerment Expo at . Come by to learn about wellness resources, enjoy workshops, and connect with amazing vendors like me!

Cocoa Chili will be conducting a live vegan cooking demo during the lunch hour. Make sure to drop by, say hello, and try a sample! 😋

See you there!

09/26/2024

REMINDER - YOU'RE INVITED!

Join us for the Health & Wellness Empowerment Expo on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 10 AM to 3:30 PM at Cultivate Collective! This exciting event will feature expert-led workshops, panel discussions, wellness vendors, and resources to help you take control of your health. Discover practical tips on nutrition, fitness, mental health, and more. Don't miss out on free giveaways, engaging activities, and opportunities to connect with local wellness professionals. See you there for a day of empowerment, education, and advocacy!

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¡Únase a nosotros para el Expo de Empoderamiento en Salud y Bienestar el sábado 5 de octubre de 2024, de 10 AM a 3:30 PM en Cultivate Collective! Este emocionante evento contará con talleres dirigidos por expertos, paneles de discusión, proveedores de bienestar y recursos para ayudarte a tomar el control de tu salud. Descubre consejos prácticos sobre nutrición, ejercicio, salud mental y más. No te pierdas los obsequios gratuitos, actividades entretenidas y oportunidades para conectarte con profesionales locales de bienestar. ¡Te esperamos para un día de empoderamiento, educación y apoyar!

12/14/2023

Tonight was great! Celebrated the work One Fair Wage has been doing to ensure tipped workers receive a fair and equitable wage across the nation. Mayor Johnson and alderpersons Jessie Fuentes and Carlos Rosa-Ramirez were present and received recognition for having helped champion this initiative forward in Chicago culminating in passing this proposal on October 6th. It was so befitting to have this celebration in the DuSable Museum given that black women have been at the helm of this movement since the beginning. 💪🏾🙌🏾 I was happy to run into fellow restaurateur and Cultivate Collective board member Jesse Iniquez of Back of the Yards Coffee who also helped emcee the event. We have come so far since last year's press conference on Capitol Hill in DC where, as a member of ROC United, I stood alongside other hospitality workers and High Road Kitchens like my Cocoa Chili Restaurant & Catering to promote a Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights. I'm so proud of the positive changes happening in the hospitality industry as a result of this necessary work. Shout out to OFW's amazing Saru Jayaraman! Thank you for your vision and autographing my copy of your book! ✊🏾

08/02/2023

At a and super psyched to see in the room as a snack. Delicious chips makes us happy. Plus loves that has been a staple on our food menu here in Chicago. Looking forward to meeting up some time in the future in New York for a bit of a chef .

02/13/2023

I love starting my day with great feedback!
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11/24/2022

09/02/2022

✔Yes, we cater!
✔Yes, we can do box lunches!
✔Yes, we can popup at your site!

We serve the greater Chicagoland area. See link in bio for order details!

08/24/2022

08/13/2022

We are popped up here at the East Garfield Park Neighbohood Market with a small selection of our Afro-Caribbean-Soul fare with a sweet and spicy flair until 2pm or while supplies last!

06/27/2022

COOKIES! COOKIES! COOKIES!

* Lunchroom Butter Cookies
* Chocolate Chip Cookies
* Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
* Oatmeal Cookies
* Chocolate Pepper Cookies

Order now for pickup or local Chicago delivery at https://cocoachili.com/our-products/

05/21/2022

CLASS CANCELLED
Please note that today's cooking class has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check your email for additional instructions on how to proceed. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.

05/13/2022

Thanks to the .in team for recognizing our contributions to the event space with our educational foodie experiences!

Check out the LINK IN BIO for upcoming events and classes for ages 2 to seniors! We are also available for , and other in your home, office, or other venue of choice.

04/29/2022

Shef Niquenya pays homage to her Nigerian roots with this smoky pan of prepared for a catering order.

Tomatoes, peppers, onions, fresh herbs, and spices blend into this addictive party favorite's delicious flavor profile and tantalizing aroma.

Available for orders - LINK IN BIO.

04/29/2022

Delicious food that's and its gone! Thank you for helping us tackle and !

04/29/2022

Tune in to NBC 5 Chicago for The Food Guy segment with Steve Dolinsky tonight at 10 pm!

04/23/2022

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This traditional West African dish is an instant fan favorite of anyone who has the pleasure of tasting these tender pieces of stewed chicken bathed in a sweet onion and lemon mustard sauce. Garnishes often include olives and scallions to round out this sweet yet savory flavor profile.

Get this and all of our fare with a flair on our everyday menu. ORDER LINK IN BIO!

Address

Chicago, IL

Opening Hours

Wednesday	12pm - 9pm
Thursday	12pm - 9pm
Friday	12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+13127253170

Website

http://www.cocoachili.com/

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#Repost @dillpicklefoodcoop with @let.repost • • • • • • The Black History Month celebration continues with a catered staff lunch of Spicy Greens (Vegan), Puerto 🇵🇷 Rican rice, and Jerk Chicken courtesy of Cocoa Chili Restaurant and Catering. Cocoa Chili is an educational foodie experience serving up Afro-Caribbean Soul fare with a sweet and spicy flair including authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken and signature Cocoa Chili. Seth (Grocery), Quita (Deli), and Josh (Front-End Manager) gave their review. Terrific Twosday 2.22.22 #cocoachilirestaurant #DillPickleFoodCoop #BlackHistoryMonth2022 ‐------------ #chicagodelivery #chicagocaterer #blackowned #womanowned #womanchef #eeeeats #chicagofoodtogo #chicagofood #chitownfoodies #ShefNiquenya #goodeats #foodiereels #blackownedrestaurant #nomnom #goodfood #cocoachili #latepost

Repost from @justonemorebit3

Thanks to @dinabairwgn and @wgnnews for this awesome segment with @coachniquenya today! 🙏🏾 #middaynews #lunchbreak #channel9 #chicagosmallbusiness #chicagorestaurant #foodforacause

The Pepper Pot with its salted beef and smoked apple wood bacon flavors were a hit! #hearty #afrocaribbean #soulfood

Repost @theblackfoodies ... We are still talking about the great flavor profiles and delicious cuisine we sampled @cocoachilifoods The Caribbean flavors had us ready for a flight to the islands. Chicago get acquainted with this new restaurant and caterer. Owner Niquenya Collins is not only a great chef she is also a food historian. #foodpornography #foodgasmic #husbandandwife #blackownedchicago #blackownedrestaurant #blackdollarsmatter #blacklivesmatter #foodblogger #travelblogger #food #chicago #foodinfluencer #instafood #restaurant #foodgasm #tasty #brunch #delicious #homecooking #theblackfoodies #chef #foodlover #foodphotography #foodiefeature #blackfoodiebloggers #foodieheaven #foodiesofchicago #foodieforlife #brownfoodiefriends #foodieadventures

Thank you for dropping by! #Repost 312food ... Jamaican jerk chicken = 😍😍😍! Loved this woman-owned and black-owned restaurant @cocoachilifoods & their afro-caribbean-soul food! The flavors and sauces are just incredible. They’re also a Bears Small Business All-Pros winner! I’ve teamed up with the @chicagobears to show you all of their local winners this fall. Some of our favorites here: -Jamaican jerk chicken -baked mac n cheese -creole gumbo -trini wrap -pepper pot soup -fried plantains ❤️ You can order for pickup/delivery every Thurs-Sat, or gameday catering on Sundays. Thank you to the @chicagobears and @visa_us for introducing me to this awesome local spot!! #BearsPartner

When @j.e.joyce shows up to your #blackownedrestaurant you know it's going to be a good time! 🤣🙌🏾 #Repost @blackpeopleeats ... #ad @cocoachilifoods has been selected as a @chicagobears Small Business All Pros Winner 😃😃😃🙌🙌🙌 presented by @visa_us. In honor of @cocoachilifoods winning, they have created a Chicago Bears Meal for you to enjoy while watching a Chicago Bears Game. Comment below if your smashing or passing 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪.

Our staff just enjoyed a preview of Rent's 25th anniversary closing tour as part of the @choosechicago and @broadwayinchicago celebration of the #hospitality and #tourism industries. @cntraveler has voted Chicago as the #1 big city in the US. #chicagorestaurant #foodiemecca #restaurantsinchicago #blackownedbusiness #blackownedrestaurant #bestofchicago #chicagoperformancearts #chicagotheater #chicagoevents

Repost from @louisachu1 and @chitribfood! Our jerk chicken is a fan favorite! We're closed until Wednesday but you can get our meals cold-packed and delivered direct to your doorstep with @ordershef. SEE LINK IN BIO>>> #mealprep #ordershef #shefniquenya #jerkchicken #foodporn #instafood #instafoodie #tasteofchicago #blackpeopleeats #chicagodelivery #chicagohospitality #chicagotakeout #chicagoeats #goodfood #supportlocalrestaurants #chicagorestaurant #grubhub #bestofchicago #foodiemecca #nomnom #caribbeanfood #jamaicanfood #soulfood #afrocaribbean #deliciouseats #blackownedrestaurant #blackownedbusiness #foodnews #chicagofoodie #chicagofoodtogo

We're serious about infusing smoke in our Afro-Caribbean-Soul fare with a sweet and spicy flair like this marinated coconut curry chicken. Order ahead for pickup or delivery - LINK IN BIO>>> #chicagotakeout #chicagodelivery #chicagofoodtogo #chicagorestaurant #chicagofood #chitownfoodie #chicagoreopeningday #eatgood #chicagoreopening #chicagoeats #blackpeopleeats #foodiemecca #eastgarfieldpark #thehatcherychicago #grubhub #nomnom #instafood #blackownedchicago #bestofchicago #tasteofchicago #blackchef #chicagohospitality #womanchef #blackownedrestaurant #choosehicago #buyblack #shopsmall #buylocal #backtowork #supportrestaurants

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Cocoa Chili Restaurant & Catering is an educational foodie experience serving up Afro-Caribbean-Soul fanfare with a sweet and spicy flair. Our tantalizing fusion of world flavors, such as the fan favorite authentic Jamaican Jerk Sauce, are made with freshly ground herbs and spices and other local and sustainably sourced ingredients. Our brand also manufactures and distributes a number of wholesale and retail proprietary consumer packaged goods including Jamaican Jerk Marinade and Sauce, Hot Curry Powder, and Cocoa Chili Spice Blend, the latter from which the business derives its name.

We are driven by a social mission to expose our community to unique, sustainably sourced, foodie experiences that expand awareness and access to opportunities.

Our vision is to diminish the effects of exclusion by using delicious food as the catalyst to spark conversation, ignite creativity, and evoke innovation. We know that people come together through the universal language of food. Food can be a provocative storyteller incorporating all the senses - touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste. Cocoa Chili invites patrons to enjoy new experiences by tantalizing their senses with high quality, tasty, and well-presented meals while simultaneously educating them around a variety of personal and professional development topics such as wellness, entrepreneurship, job readiness, and personal finance. Our empowerment events provide the space for community members to eat, network, and learn invaluable tools they can immediately implement to improve their lives.

We believe access is the gateway to opportunity!