Supper Club: Diaspora Delights with Afrofutures x (h)OURS

Diaspora Delights serves up a revolutionary take on migration with a fusion menu of Ghanaian and Carribbean cuisine. Experience this Afrosurrealist menu at the next supper club in Bow Arts’ Nunnery Cafe Residency.

Diaspora Delights is a London-found fusion. A collaboration between Araba Mercer Banson and (h)OURS, this supper club explores food that transcends the continental boundaries of the Caribbean and Ghana.

With a Black British surrealist (Afrosurrealist) menu that takes inspiration from the Nunnery Gallery exhibition Lucy Orta, Traces: Stories of Migration, in which local residents of Newham and Tower Hamlets represent their migration journeys in textile form, the Diaspora Delights supper club daringly use flavour to suggest the depth of cultural conversation in tasteful permutations. The history of cultural foods between Ghana and the Caribbean has come full circle; migration to London has caused cultural overlaps as well as a diaspora population that has been reunited through food.

This supper club is a revolutionary take on migration to London. Diaspora Delights creates an understanding of a reality far more remarkable than the surface of society suggests by combining the positive aspects of various black cultures.

On the day there will be a music playlist, a storytelling session, and conversation prompts for an inspiring evening.

Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages including a range of cocktails will be served by the Nunnery Cafe on the night.

Menu

Starter: Ackee and Koose
Black eye bean fritters, with an Ackee and pepper filling.
Flavour profile: Savoury, sweet, spicy

Main: Red red Roti
Black eye bean stew, served with Roti and Plantain.
Flavour profile: Smokey, sweet, spicy, savoury, earthy

Desert: Zorrel sorbet
Hibiscus and ginger sorbet.
Flavour profile: Tart, sweet, spicy

ALLERGENS: Wheat in Roti

(The concession rate applies to students, over 65s, under 18s, Bow Arts artists, National Art Pass members, and key workers. Get together a group to take advantage of our discounted ticket bundles, or book quickly to catch our ‘Early Bird’ tickets.)

This event is part of the Nunnery Cafe Residency, a curated programme of events collaborating with artists and performers to explore food in all its forms.

About Araba Mercer Banson

Araba Mercer Banson is an anthropologist, curator, producer, facilitator, and spatial designer with a passion for exploring how spaces can enhance human well-being. They specialize in studying the connection between culture, emotions, and design. With their expertise in creating inclusive environments, Araba Mercer Banson strives to understand how different cultural contexts influence people’s emotional experiences. Their work involves undertaking research, curating exhibitions, organizing interactive events, and designing spaces that prioritize accessibility and inclusivity. By bridging the gap between academia and practical application, Araba Mercer Banson aims to create spaces that empower individuals and foster a deeper understanding of diverse cultures.

@a.ra.b.a

About (h)OURS

(h)OURS is a London based community who use consciously designed spaces as a vehicle for meaningful exchange. We produce creative experiences, installations, and workshops that explore a range of concepts. Loose leaf tea is an invitation to contribute to *our space, shaping the *hours shared and enabling connection. For us, culture is innate to all that we do.

@hours.ldn

Access information  

The Nunnery Gallery and Cafe have step-free access throughout from street level, including to the accessible toilet, and is service animal friendly. The Bow Arts Courtyard includes access to an accessible toilet. These venues do not have a hearing loop system.  

Accessible parking is not available on-site but blue badge parking can be found 500m away on Fairfield Road.  

If you have any questions regarding accessibility at this venue or event, would like to make us aware of any access requirements that you have in advance of visiting, or would like this information in an alternate format including Easy Read, please email nunnery@bowarts.com or call 020 8980 7774 (Ext. 3)  

Access requirements could include things like providing equipment, services or support (e.g. information in Easy Read, speech to text software, additional 1:1 support), adjusting workshop timings (e.g. more break times), adjustments to the event space (e.g. making sure you have a table near the entrance) or anything else you can think of!

Transport Information  

Opening hours: Tues-Sun, 10am to 4pm  
Address: Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ  
Nearest station(s): Bow Road (District and Hammersmith and City lines) is a 6-minute walk away, and Bow Church (DLR) is a 3-minute walk away.  
Bus: 205, 25, 425, A8, D8, 108, 276, 488 and 8 all service the surrounding area.  
Bike: Bicycle parking is located at Bow Church Station. The nearest Santander Cycles docking station is at Bow Church Station.