Book

Let's build
your table.

Every gathering starts with a conversation. Tell us what you're building.

What to Expect

Start with a talk.
Leave with a plan.

Come with your idea, a birthday dinner, a corporate lunch, a pop up you want to bring to your venue, or something you can't quite name yet. Chef Rob will meet you there.

Every experience is custom. Every menu is built for your gathering. Every table is treated with the same intention.

Instagram @diaspora_chicago
Phone 815 557 8554
Booking Window Minimum 2 weeks advance
Payment Full payment on assigned due date
Minimum $500 booking fee
Response Time Within 24 to 48 hours
Service Area Chicago, Chicagoland & travel

"We create immersive, chef driven dining experiences rooted in Black Diasporic cuisine."

Chef Rob Carter

Contact Rob Directly

Tell Rob what you are planning.

Email is the current booking doorway. Include the kind of gathering, hoped-for date, guest count, location, and what you want guests to experience.

Helpful details to include

  • Private dinner, corporate event, pop up, meal prep, or chef-for-hire request
  • Your hoped-for date and approximate guest count
  • Your venue, neighborhood, or location still to be decided
  • Any dietary needs, menu ideas, or atmosphere you have in mind
Open an Email to Rob

This opens a draft addressed to info@diasporachicago.com. Nothing is sent until you review and send it from your email app.

If your email app does not open

Write to info@diasporachicago.com or call 815 557 8554.

Looking for a pop up? Current event cards remain Date TBA. Follow @diaspora_chicago for the next approved announcement.

Tasting Sessions

Available for private catering and large events. Ask when you reach out.

Dietary Accommodations

All dietary needs accommodated. Mention in your request and we'll build your menu accordingly.

Travel Available

Chef Rob is available to travel for the right event. Primary service area is Chicago and Chicagoland.