Keya Wingfield

Keya Wingfield is an Indian American chef and entrepreneur based in Richmond, Virginia.

Early life and education

Wingfield was born and raised in Mumbai, India. She moved to the U.S. with her husband David who is a native Virginian.

Wingfield has an associate's degree in culinary and pastry arts from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond.

Career

Wingfield won Food Network's Spring Baking Championship Season 7 in 2021.

Wingfield runs a snack company that sells foods with unique flavors of India in grocery stores and online. She also runs a bakery.

Wingfield writes food-related articles for various media outlets.

Wingfield is on the board of directors of Birdhouse Farmers Market, a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization in Richmond.

Personal life

Wingfield's son died from a rare respiratory illness at 55 days of age in 2021.

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