Text reading 'Authentic Afro-Caribbean Pre-Cooked Rice' in white cursive font on a black background.
A wooden bowl filled with seasoned rice mixed with kidney beans, garnished with chopped green onions, on a woven placemat. In the background, there is a small dish with a meat and vegetable stew, and on the top right, there are three colorful bell peppers in red, orange, and yellow. A couple of bay leaves are placed at the bottom edge of the image.
Inspirational quote in white cursive text on a black background: "We Want to Share Life's Sweet Moments Over Something Delicious".

PAPA’s Rice is on a mission with attention to quality, tradition, and the belief that sharing life's sweet moments over something delicious nourishes the soul. We honor traditional Afro-Caribbean recipes, working with local farmers and suppliers to source the freshest, highest-quality ingredients.

Authentic

Flavor

Caribbean

Africa

Authentic • Flavor • Caribbean • Africa •

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Text that reads 'Meet Our Founders' in white cursive font on a black background.
A smiling young African American man with a beard, wearing a light-colored shirt, in a kitchen setting. The name Alex is written in white on a teal graphic in the foreground.
Portrait of a man with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a mustard yellow sweater, standing in a kitchen.

Co-founders- Brothers Alex and Chris both hold a passion for Afro-Caribbean cuisine and a background in business. The brothers co-founded PAPA's Rice to revolutionize the ready-to-eat market. Their vision is to bring convenience and authentic flavors together, one rice meal at a time.

Alex, a skilled chef trained at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York, brings a decade of experience as an Executive Chef, showcasing profound expertise across diverse world cuisines and a proven record of successfully launching menu items at other startups.

Chris, with a background as a financial services director and a business consultant, provides operational knowledge and strategic guidance. His business prowess complements Alex's culinary artistry, ensuring a balanced approach.