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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
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.
CULTIVATE
COMMUNITY
By restoring the dining ritual we are reminded of the importance of coming together and the healing that happens through food.
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.
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.
CORE VALUES
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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