Caribbean Culture through Food
Food served is always more than just food served. That is to say, it is more than just fuel for the body. Depending upon who has prepared the food and who has served it and with what spirit, it can uplift the - and around the world, in every culture, food is used to flirt, to be coy…’ - Maya Angelou
Supper Club
The ‘Baruru Supper Club’ celebrates the histories and food culture of the Caribbean through a series of dishes cooked by chef Keshia Sakarah hosted by historian Renee Landell. Join us for an evening of delicious cooking and beautiful story telling.
The Caribbean is a vast region with a complexed history and nuanced culture. With contributions from Amerindians, Africans, Europeans and Asians, the foods and ingredients used in everyday cooking tell a story that spans over centuries.
Baruru is the indigenous word for plantain, named by the Kalinago people who originally inhabited the islands.