Pop-Up Dinners

Come to the table.

Immersive, story-driven dining experiences at venues across Chicago. $100–$175/person.

What to Expect

Dinner as experience.
Not just a meal.

Diaspora's dinners are rooted in storytelling as much as food. Each event is designed as an experience, blending Black diasporic flavors with thoughtful technique, cultural references, and a strong sense of atmosphere.

Guests don't just come for dinner — they leave feeling like they were part of something memorable, personal, and creatively curated.

Ticket Price

$100–$175/person

Venues

Bars & VenuesAcross Chicago

Frequency

SeasonalBased on venue availability

Capacity

150 guests max

Diaspora dinner experience
Upcoming

Reserve your seat.

Dates are released via Instagram first. Follow @diaspora_chicago to be the first to know.

An Evening Across the Diaspora
Pop-Up Dinner Chicago, IL

An Evening Across
the Diaspora

A five-course journey through the connected food traditions of the African Diaspora. Southern American comfort, Caribbean spice, West African technique — one table, one night.

Date TBA Inquire
Roots and Routes dinner
Supper Club Chicago, IL

Roots & Routes:
A Supper Club Evening

An intimate seated dinner exploring the migration of flavor — where these traditions came from, how they traveled, and what they became. Limited to 40 guests.

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Coastal dinner event
Seasonal Series Chicagoland

Coastal Connections:
Sea & Shore

A seafood-forward menu celebrating the coastal food traditions of the Diaspora — fresh catches, bold preparations, and the stories of shorelines that fed generations.

Date TBA Inquire
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Private Events

Want your own table?

Book Diaspora for a private dinner, corporate gathering, or exclusive experience. We bring the full pop-up format to your event.

Book a Private Event