Cajun Belle | #CDM2023 Vendor

Tell us about your business

Cajun Belle is a Southeast Texas-cuisine restaurant in the Des Moines, Iowa, metro area. We were founded in 2022 and offer a unique menu available through drive-thru at our storefront location in Johnston, Iowa, as well as catering and on-site event menu options. We provide authentic, fresh, Southeast Texas cuisine to the Central Iowa Metro and surrounding areas. Owner and head-chef Zack Hollier has been cooking this cuisine literally his entire life, he likes to call the Cajun Belle gumbo his ‘childhood in a pot’.

Cajun Belle is also more than just food, we strive to deliver the highest-quality of menu items by making all of the food items on-site daily and from scratch. The dough for the kolaches is literally hand-mixed by team members! We are committed to providing the most authentic and quality food in a convenient way to the bellies of those who seek it. COME ON & EAT Y’ALL!!

What inspired you to get involved as a vendor at Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2023?

One of my employees recommended the event to me and after looking over it, it seemed like a no-brainier. The reviews from the former vendors is what ultimately made the decision to participate for us.

What products will you be selling at Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2023 and why did you choose them?

We are happy to provide the most delicious File Gumbo, Jambalaya and Bacon egg & cheese Kolache!

Anything else you’d like to share?

Folks can look for the happy brown fella in the cowboy hat for a meal and a smile!