Our Story
Food That Brings People Together
UndaPot is a food-service business that blends the comfort of a bistro with the flavours of multicultural food traditions — all centred around Beignet.
The UndaPot story
A Maryland Bistro With a World of Flavour
UndaPot is a Maryland food-service business that offers the comforts of a coffee shop to a business and professional clientele seeking to balance the demands of work with a thriving social or family life. It started in 2020.
Borrowing from the rich flavours of world cuisine, UndaPot delivers the delightful bites of Beignet (Puff-Puff), an African street-food favourite, which is a mutation of world cultures and possesses the versatility of a breakfast, lunch and dinner meal choice.
The story of Beignet is the story of world history — one of resilience, ingenuity and the ability to thrive within diversity.
Depending on where you come from, this story has a unique narrative.
Other flavours that will take your taste buds on a journey around the globe are offered through a variety of patties.
Quality
Quality at the Heart of Every Bite
UndaPot uses high-quality ingredients and places an interest in healthy nutrition at the core of its creations.
Considered ingredients
Every batch begins with ingredients chosen for quality and consistency.
Prepared fresh
Beignet is at its best shortly after preparation, so we cook to order for your chosen date and time.
Nutrition in mind
An interest in healthy nutrition sits at the core of how our creations are developed.
THE NAME UNDAPOT
THE NAME UNDAPOT
The name ‘UndaPot’ is derived from the Pidgin English reference to the residue of a well-cooked dish, in African cuisine. Thanks to gravity, all seasonings have a tendency to gravitate towards the bottom of the pot while cooking, creating a most tasty extract to the food prepared. This residue could become the source of many arguments or squabbles amongst youngsters (if not tactfully handled).
For ‘legends’ who grew up around their mothers assisting with chores in the kitchen or cooking, the tale of kids heard negotiating who would get the “unda pot” (Pidgin English) once cooking was done, is a memory of precious precooking encounters. Such deals would have been struck by the time the food was ready, or fights could erupt should a deal be compromised. Those were the good old days, growing up. When kids were kids and could grow up retaining their instincts to remain jovial throughout a lifetime.
As you can see, the ‘unda pot’ is to die for.
Where we are going
Vision & Mission
Vision
To become the leading multicultural Christian Beignet catering brand, bringing people together through the intrigue of Beignet diversity, while demonstrating that shared meals are a thread that can bind corporate audiences, faithfuls and people together.
Mission
Restoring the power of bonding to mealtimes through the delight of Beignet bites.
What guides us
Our Values
01
Faith
Conduct business with integrity, excellence and humility based on Christian principles and faith.
02
Quality
Deliver consistently fresh, flavourful and high-quality products and services.
03
Fellowship
Foster meaningful relationships by creating engagements that bring people together.
04
Excellence
Pursue continuous improvement in food preparation, customer service and operations.
05
Unity
Celebrate the diverse heritage and traditions represented through Beignet.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
Proud Member of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
UndaPot, LLC is a member of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce.
Goals & objectives
What We Are Working Towards
Establish fellowship as a cornerstone of corporate gatherings, fellowship meals and celebrations.
Present meal options that support an active lifestyle.
Who we serve
A Table Wide Enough for Everyone
Busy professionals
Corporate meetings
Institutional gatherings
Student gatherings
Family meals
Congregational gatherings
Catering clients
Retail customers