In Ariah's Kitchen

In Ariah’s Kitchen, every little cook has a big place at the table!

Join Ariah and her brothers, Zayn and Zyon, as they cook up delicious Jamaican-inspired recipes, from golden fried dumplings to cornmeal porridge and sticky BBQ wings.

This fun, heartwarming children’s cookbook is packed with easy, step-by-step recipes and sweet family moments — from our kitchen to yours.

We’re in the kitchen, we’re having fun,

We wash our hands, then aprons on!

About the Author

Serveta Thompson is a Black British mother of three and the founder of Ariah’s Kitchen, a brand rooted in family, culture, and connection through food. Inspired by her Jamaican heritage and childhood memories of cooking with her family, she created In Ariah’s Kitchen to pass those traditions on to the next generation in a fun and meaningful way.

As a hands-on mum, Serveta is passionate about making cooking accessible, engaging, and educational for children. Through storytelling and shared kitchen experiences, she encourages a love of reading, builds confidence, and supports early learning.

Her work celebrates Black culture while helping children develop practical life skills and create lasting family memories, one dish at a time.