Slap Ya Mama

So Why’s It Called “Slap Ya Mama”? You’d think this story starts with a mama getting slapped — and we can understand why. To this day, though, creator Anthony “TW” Walker has not once slapped his mama. He never even thought about it!

Here’s the real story.

In 1996, the Walkers owned a local convenience store, which included a 24-hour deli, and it was there that TW searched for a seasoning that had an authentic Cajun flavor without the heavy salt content of the national brands. When he couldn’t find one, TW did what folks in Louisiana, particularly Ville Platte, do best—he gathered up the family and they went to work making their own unique seasoning blend.

Everybody loved the Walkers’ Cajun seasoning so much that it eventually needed a name. Drawing inspiration from TW’s well-known dish, “World Famous Slap Ya Mama Atomic Potatoes,” his wife, Mama Jen, insisted that the seasoning be called Slap Ya Mama. With the approval of TW’s mother, Wilda Marie, the Slap Ya Mama brand was born.

Today, the Slap Ya Mama brand has evolved with a new look and expanded line of products, ranging from original spices to fry batter, classic meal mixes and more. As a leading producer of authentic Cajun seasonings, we continue to branch out into new, exciting avenues of southern cooking in kitchens throughout the world. Choose Slap Ya Mama for your next meal, and experience the magic of real home cooking.