Khainna “Khai” Sejour is the latest sensation to rock the culinary scene. The Florida-based Haitian-American entrepreneur is the creator of Khai Chiktay, a brand of spicy appetiser with a rich cultural history. Khai
has captured the essence of Haitian cuisine in a jar and brought it overseas to a wider audience of chefs, home cooks, and food enthusiasts of all backgrounds.

Khai has spent some of her happiest times in the kitchen next to her mother. It was a family tradition for the two to make Chiktay on special occasions like birthdays, family gatherings, and religious holidays.
“I’ve been making Chiktay since I was 15. I’ve had plenty of time to perfect my recipe,” she says.
“I’ve been making Chiktay since I was 15. I’ve had
plenty of time to perfect my recipe,”

But it wasn’t until the recent pandemic that Khai was
inspired to start her Chiktay business. With many restaurants and social events inaccessible due to lockdowns, the entrepreneur realised there was a new demand for novel culinary experiences. “More people started working from home and ordering in,” she says. “It was a good opportunity to try something new, and that’s where I decided to step in.”