MISSION AND VISION

Restoring the sanctity of food and giving back in a meaningful way.

Each dinner is curated with the intention of gathering community together in a ​safe environment to nourish and share wisdom around the importance of ​seasonal eating and raise resources for ongoing issues we experience in our ​community.

ABOUT US

Ritual Dinners is an intimate farm to table dining experience that explores the best ​parts of each season through food, community and philanthropy. The intention ​behind RITUAL is to create space for our guests to restore the sanctity of nourishing ​ourselves and each other in order to reconnect back with our bodies, the community, ​and the land around us.

A percentage of the proceeds from each dinner is donated to a featured organization ​or charity that coincides with the season.

CORE VALUES

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WE ENCOURAGE ​CONNECTION

We believe that world change ​begins with inner world change, ​and when we can connect to the ​food on our plates we are better ​equipped to reconnect to the ​world around us.

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CULTIVATE

COMMUNITY

By restoring the dining ritual we are ​reminded of the importance of ​coming together and the healing ​that happens through food.

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WE GROW TOGETHER

Ritual recognizes that not every seed that is planted becomes fruit to harvest. We honor the miracle it takes to grow and we are committed to facing any challenges we may encounter with resilience.

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WE OFFER

NOURISHMENT

We are passionate about offering a nourishing farm to table experience through dining together. In our fast paced world, providing a safe space for sustenance together is sacred.

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CREATE WITH INTENTION

WE HONOR INCLUSIVITY

Everything that we create is crafted ​with intention. We are meticulous ​about the details and we work in ​unison with nature in order to ​provide a memorable experience. ​There is artistry in our decisions and ​intention behind our actions.

We recognize that the individual is a ​significant part of a greater whole and ​when we can honor our differences and ​meet together at the table we can create ​the change that we wish to see.


IMAN BENET

Host and Creative Producer

Culinary Artist, Writer and Human Rights Activist, Imān Benét has ​devoted her life to creating social action through art and storytelling.


As a proud Oakland native, and recent Los angeles transplant, Iman's ​focus is on reimagining a more thoughtful and generous way of ​existing that is equitable and regenerative for all. Through the lens of ​food, healing, and environmental justice Imán aims to effectively ​activate and empower local communities by sharing stories, ​advancing social education, and creating space for conscious ​conversation that leads to real change.


RACHEL BUSSEY

Host and Brand Directorr

California born Executive Chef and Brand Director Rachel Bussey is ​committed to creating comfortable, beautiful, enriching experiences ​for the greater collective.


Gathering community around food is a deeply rooted passion of ​hers. In all that she does, Rachel aims to co-create multi-sensory ​experiences from the studio to the table.

LEXIE TIONGSON

Partnerships and Beverage Director

Culinary Artist, Writer and Human Rights Activist, Imān Benét has ​devoted her life to creating social action through art and storytelling.


As a proud Oakland native, and recent Los angeles transplant, Iman's ​focus is on reimagining a more thoughtful and generous way of ​existing that is equitable and regenerative for all. Through the lens of ​food, healing, and environmental justice Imán aims to effectively ​activate and empower local communities by sharing stories, ​advancing social education, and creating space for conscious ​conversation that leads to real change.


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