Hand sprinkling seasoning over chicken wings coated in Tapi Papi hot sauce on a wooden table, with more wings in the background.

OUR STORY

With so many other hot sauces on the market, why go Papi?

Where other companies can over-index on fire or acidity, Tapi Papi aims to offer more. Designed by award-winning chef Fernanda Tapia, this boldly-flavored premium hot sauce brings flavor and intensity with a balanced profile and addictive sweet heat.

Try it alongside snacks, dinners… even as a part of your amateur cocktail program. Crafted with the highest-quality ingredients, this power condiment was created with your kitchen pantry in mind.

Add it to your morning eggs, on tacos, or swirled into your pho. Or just alongside a bowl of tortilla chips (that’s cool with us too). Get ready to level up in your kitchen!

Coming soon: Marinades and flavor accelerators to round out your chef kit.

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Our Team
Fernanda Tapia, founder of Tapi Papi, holding two bottles of Tapi Papi hot sauce.

Fernanda Tapia

CHEF/FOUNDER

Chef Fernanda was born and raised in Santiago, Chile, but has lived for the last 20 years in Bean Town, Mass. She proudly thinks of herself as a Bostonian with no Boston accent! A former restaurant owner, a successful private chef, and now a hot sauce maker, Fernanda dreams of bringing her favorite flavors to every kitchen in the country with Tapi Papi.

Liz Lofgren

LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS

From the Green Mountains of Vermont to the bustling streets of Boston, Liz's love for food has driven her career. After culinary school at Johnson & Wales University, she's honed her skills managing in various restaurant settings, from fine dining to her current role as the General Manager of a beloved cafe and bakery. Liz is thrilled to bring her passion for food and experience to Tapi Papi and is excited to lead the brand to national acclaim.

Mara Sahleanu

BRAND AND DESIGN

As an ex-culinary professional herself, Mara brings her unique perspective to Chef Fernanda’s team, helping to bring the Tapi Papi persona to life. She is passionate about thoughtful design strategy, staying curious, and creating genuine connections with her work. With 8+ years of experience shaping brand identities, Mara wants to inspire occasional home chefs to rediscover cooking by experimenting with bold ideas in their own kitchens.