# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Culinary Homecoming: Chef Nyanyika Banda Residency at Seven Acre Dairy Company
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a week of unforgettable dining, storytelling, and celebration as acclaimed chef, writer, and Wakanda Cookbook author Nyanyika Banda returns to her Wisconsin roots for a special guest chef residency at Seven Acre Dairy Company.

Nyanyika’s cooking weaves history, imagination, and heart — inspired by African diaspora foodways, Wisconsin’s food traditions, and her award-winning culinary career. From soulful comfort to innovative tasting experiences, every event invites guests to gather, share, and savor something meaningful together.

Residency Experiences

✨ Black American Soul Food Travels to the Upper Midwest — Jan 7
A powerful, joyful 4-course dinner exploring the African roots and regional evolution of Soul Food.

✨ The Martha’s Daughter Tasting Experience — Jan 8
An 8–10 course immersive culinary journey featuring global technique, local ingredients, and creative storytelling.

✨ Martha’s Daughter Dinner Service — Jan 9 & 10
A community-friendly 4-course dinner celebrating Martha’s Daughter classics.

✨ Martha’s Daughter Brunch — Jan 10 & 11
A soulful, family-style brunch with comfort, warmth, and winter flavors.

✨ A Culinary Journey to Wakanda — Jan 11
A family-style dinner inspired by Black Panther: The Official Wakanda Cookbook, blending Afrofuturism, tradition, and imagination. Signed books available.

About Chef Nyanyika Banda

Born in Massachusetts and raised between the Upper Midwest and the East Coast, Chef Banda is a Malawian-American chef, author, educator, and culinary scholar. She is the creator of Martha’s Daughter, recipient of an Eater Award, and author of Marvel’s Official Wakanda Cookbook. Her work celebrates culture, belonging, memory, and the future of food.

? About Seven Acre Dairy Company
A beautifully restored historic dairy factory in the rolling hills of southern Wisconsin, now home to an inn, restaurant, café, creamery, and event space — dedicated to exceptional hospitality and unforgettable food experiences.

? Tickets & Reservations
Seating is limited and expected to sell out quickly.
? Reserve your experience at: https://sevenacredairyco.com/2026-residencies/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/verona/a-culinary-homecoming-chef-nyanyika-banda-residency-at-seven-acre-dairy-company/200029378302312
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, art, literary-art, workshops, brunch, storytelling, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Verona
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Seven Acre Dairy Company
- **lat**: 42.929410052479
- **long**: -89.523490905753
- **full address**: Seven Acre Dairy Company, 6858 Paoli Road,Verona, Wisconsin, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Culinary Homecoming: Chef Nyanyika Banda Residency at Seven Acre Dairy Company being held?
  - **A:** A Culinary Homecoming: Chef Nyanyika Banda Residency at Seven Acre Dairy Company takes place on Wed, 07 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 07 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Seven Acre Dairy Company, 6858 Paoli Road,Verona, Wisconsin, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A Culinary Homecoming: Chef Nyanyika Banda Residency at Seven Acre Dairy Company?
  - **A:** A Culinary Homecoming: Chef Nyanyika Banda Residency at Seven Acre Dairy Company is organized by Nyanyika Banda.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A Culinary Homecoming: Chef Nyanyika Banda Residency at Seven Acre Dairy Company is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Verona, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If A Culinary Homecoming: Chef Nyanyika Banda Residency at Seven Acre Dairy Company sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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