September-November 2024
AN EIGHT-WEEK CULTURAL IMMERSION
Open to Best Chefs Wisconsin & The General Public
These Immersive Workshops are a part of the Ubuntu Perspectives Residency that local Wisconsin Chefs participate in leading up to the Flavors of Africa & Diaspora Best Chefs Wisconsin Competition
WORKSHOPS OPEN TO TOP CHEFS IN WISCONSIN & THE GENERAL PUBLIC
immersive workshops
African Immigrants & Refugees Impact on Modern American Cuisine
These Immersive Workshops are part of the Ubuntu Perspectives Residency. Chefs and the general public are set to participate in a series of roundtable discussions, field trips and site visits focused on education and community dialogue regarding diversity, equity and inclusion; matters relating to the LGBTQ+ community; cultural sensitivity; food literacy, the Good Food Movement, community building, food as health and more. Purchase your tickets today!
Each workshop includes:
Musical Performances
Perspective Panel on a Topic Moderated by Local Anchor
Authentic Tasting Plates - 4 Courses Curated by Local Small Food maker
History of Southern Farmers Foodways & Impact on the American Cuisine
September 15, 2:00-5:00pm
Field Trip & Discussion/Networking
Learning: History of Black Southern Farmers
Speaker: Venice Williams, Alice's Garden
Performers: Lucky Diop- Drums - Senegal, Ben Mulwana - Uganda
Food: Casablanca Restaurant- Morocco, Vegan Soul, Heavens Table BBQ, Moss Doli - Sénégal
Location: Alice’s Garden
Sponsored by: Visit Milwaukee, Mount Mary, EDBC
Culinary Conversation
September 29, 2:00-5:00pm
Flavors of Unity - a dialogue savoring emotional intelligence and cultural acceptance
Panelists: Derek Mosley, Shary Tran, Nick Hoover, Dana Spandet, Vanessa Rose, and Greg León
Food: Greg León (Amilinda), and Nick Hoover - Dessert
Moderator: Micah Ogé
Performer: DJ Leo Neo
Location: Amilinda
Sponsored by: Visit Milwaukee, Mount Mary, EDBC
Flavors of Uganda Traditional Cuisine (Matoke, Peanut Stew)
October 5, 2:00-4:00pm
Basic of East African Cuisine: Spotlight on Uganda Cooking Demo, Tasting, Q&A
Learning: Chef background, story and culture of Uganda
Panelist: Immy Kagua
Caterer: Immy's African Cuisine
Location: Mount Mary University
Flavors of Morroco by Casablanca
October 13, 2:00-4:00pm
Roundtable Discussion
An immersion in North Africa culture with food, music and a look into the newest Green House collective to combat food desert while advancing food healing, community and unity.
Presented by Al Musa, Nas Musa
Moderated by Yollande Tchouapi
Location: Riverwest Greene & Urban Farming
Flavors of Ghana Traditional Cuisine (Jollof Rice, Suya)
October 20, 2:00-4:00pm
Basic of West African Cuisine: Spotlight on Ghana, Cooking Demo, Tasting, Q&A
Learning: Ghana's flavors and culture (West Africa)
Panelist: Frankies' Donna
Caterer: Frankies
Location: Mount Mary University
Farm to Table Dinner: Beulah Farm
October 26, 2:00-4:00pm
Good Food, Health, sustainability
Learning: Farming, good food, sustainability
Panelist: John Hudoc, Marcus Landry
Caterer: Hometown Sausage
Location: Beulah Farm
Eradicating Inner City Food Deserts: Storycase of Sherman Park Grocery Store/Black Holocaust Museum
October 27, 2:00-4:00pm
Fieldtrip: Social Justice, Food Equity, Health, Education
Learning: Food education, social justice
Panelist: Mo Wince
Caterer: Frankise, Blue Star
Location: Sherman Park
James Beard Nominated, Winners, Rising Stars, Michael Twitty & Guest Chefs
November 9, 2:00-4:00pm
Chefs Roundtable, Press conference, State of Culinary World: Talent, Economics, Opportunities
Wrap-up, Teachings & Takeaways
Panelists: James Beard Nominated, Winners, Rising Stars
Caterers: Dane Baldwin, Jason Altson
Location: Radio Milwaukee
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GENEROSITY OF THESE SPONSORS
sponsorship opportunities
This Culinary Safari showcase is preceded by eight (8) culturally immersive workshops and a press conference covering topics including diversity, inclusion, food access and health.
Sponsorships are available for both the gala and the workshops. Bronze Sponsorship starts at $2000 (for one workshop) with Signature Presenting Sponsor for the gala at $40,000.
Ubuntu MKE is part of Yollande's charitable organization, the Milwaukee African Women Association, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and serves as the fiscal agent.
immersive workshops sponsorships
Bronze Sponsorship
Includes one workshop for $2,000
Multiple Workshops
Can be sponsored for $2,000 each
Presenting Sponsor
Sponsor ALL workshops for $18,000
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