Acting

Stephanie Despain

Born November 6, 1990 · Kansas City, Kansas, USA (age 35)

Pyet is short for her inherited Native American name Pyetwetmokwe. She is a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribe. Pyet is an award winning and global private chef. She is the first winner of Gordon Ramsay's new groundbreaking TV show, Next Level Chef, on Fox. In 2021, Pyet was named Top 25 best private chefs in Los Angeles by Entrepreneur Magazine. Her life's work is dedicated to In…

Known For

CourageCourage · 2025
Courage
2025
MovieDrama
When a young Native American boy struggles with self-confidence and societal expectations, his uncle introduces him to the transformative art of Hoop Dance. Through this tradition, he discovers strength, resilience, and the courage to embrace his heritage. Inspired by true events, Courage is a heartfelt story about identity and empowerment.
Today with Jenna & SheinelleToday with Jenna & Sheinelle · 2019
Today with Jenna & Sheinelle
3.32019
Series
Talk show from NBC
Next Level ChefNext Level Chef · 2022
Next Level Chef
7.22022
Series
The next evolution in cooking competitions, as Gordon Ramsay has designed a one-of-a-kind culinary gauntlet, set on an iconic stage over three stories high, each floor contains a stunningly different kitchen. From the glistening top floor to the challenging bottom of the basement, the ingredients match the environment, because Ramsay believes the true test of great chefs is not only what they can do in the best of circumstances, but what kind of magic they can create in the worst!
Gordon Ramsay's Food StarsGordon Ramsay's Food Stars · 2023
Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars
7.62023
Series
Gordon Ramsay gets down to business with a select group of food and drink industry professionals, as he searches for the next greatest culinary entrepreneur; Ramsay presents the winner with his personal investment of $250,000.
Spirit PlateSpirit Plate · 2025
Spirit Plate
2025
SeriesDocumentary
An immersive culinary adventure that takes viewers deep into the heart of Native America, guided by award-winning celebrity Chef Pyet DeSpain (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation). Each episode drops audiences into a new and breathtaking landscape—deserts, forests, plains, and coastlines—where Chef Pyet joins Indigenous communities to gather, fish, hunt, and cook in the spirit of ancestral tradition.

Movies

TV Shows

Today with Jenna & SheinelleToday with Jenna & Sheinelle · 2019
Today with Jenna & Sheinelle
3.32019
Series
Talk show from NBC
Next Level ChefNext Level Chef · 2022
Next Level Chef
7.22022
Series
The next evolution in cooking competitions, as Gordon Ramsay has designed a one-of-a-kind culinary gauntlet, set on an iconic stage over three stories high, each floor contains a stunningly different kitchen. From the glistening top floor to the challenging bottom of the basement, the ingredients match the environment, because Ramsay believes the true test of great chefs is not only what they can do in the best of circumstances, but what kind of magic they can create in the worst!
Gordon Ramsay's Food StarsGordon Ramsay's Food Stars · 2023
Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars
7.62023
Series
Gordon Ramsay gets down to business with a select group of food and drink industry professionals, as he searches for the next greatest culinary entrepreneur; Ramsay presents the winner with his personal investment of $250,000.
Spirit PlateSpirit Plate · 2025
Spirit Plate
2025
SeriesDocumentary
An immersive culinary adventure that takes viewers deep into the heart of Native America, guided by award-winning celebrity Chef Pyet DeSpain (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation). Each episode drops audiences into a new and breathtaking landscape—deserts, forests, plains, and coastlines—where Chef Pyet joins Indigenous communities to gather, fish, hunt, and cook in the spirit of ancestral tradition.