Diaspora - Experience Afrocentric Culinary Delights

Founded by Rob Carter, Diaspora is a progressive Afrocentric food concept that celebrates Southern, West African, and Caribbean flavors. Inspired by his grandmother’s Southern cooking and years in Michelin-starred kitchens, Rob brings his heritage to life through bold, authentic dishes. Offering social club events, dinner parties, and pop-ups, Diaspora fosters connection and culture around the table. Reach out below to inquire about private events and catering, and experience flavors that tell a story.

A Modern Afrocentric Dining Experience 

We offer bespoke catering services for events, infusing Afrocentric flavors into every dish. Our menus can be customized to fit any occasion, ensuring a unique culinary experience for your guests.

Catering 

Are you a concept or venue that hosts events? We’re open to collaborating!

Pop Up Events

Need help conceptualizing a recipe or menu? Let us take the lead on making sure your idea comes to fruition in a way that makes sure you put out a product that is both delicious and financially sustainable.

Recipe Development 

An intimate dining experience where community, congregation, and conversation are focal points in addition to great food. available both through private booking or by purchase of a ticketed event.

Dinner Parties

Breaded + Fried Plantain, Raspberry Salt, Scotch Bonnet Emulsion, Chili Threads

Ikoyi

Charred Okra Tamal, Caribbean Curry Black Eyed Peas, Braised Collard Greens, Pickled Mustard Seed, Pickled Red Onion, Crema

Black Love, Brown Pride

Our Services

Gallery

Pull out the beer. Grab the smoked cheddar. Your team is on TV and it’s high time we cheer. And by “cheer”, I mean “stuff our faces.” Obvs.

My friends and I were at the last few weeks of college so we decided to maximize the time we had left together by embarking on a 12 hour road trip through the southwest. On our back from New Mexico, we stayed at an amazing Airbnb right in the heart of old town Tucson, Arizona. We thought it’d be a lovely idea to make our own meals at this quaint Airbnb and what a lovely idea it was. Our Airbnb also had such cute dishes and tablecloths that made this flatlay all the more perfect. It was a great morning spent in a great place with the greatest company.

Put together all of my favorite eats on one plate. Because, as much as I adore the kids homemade pancakes, a bowl of fresh fruit is what I really want for Mother’s Day.

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