the ghetto gourmet

The Ghetto Gourmet began as an original underground dining experience in a basement apartment in Oakland, California. The Townsend brothers, Joe the chef and Jeremy the poet, cultivated a loyal following literally from the ground up. Every Monday night, 15-30 strangers gathered on their living room floor for a chance to make new friends and enjoy deliciously creative cuisine.

What started out as an experiment has turned into a movement. Influenced by traditional salons, paladars and a growing communal dining trend, The Ghetto Gourmet now works with a community of entertainers and culinary professionals to offer a wide range of private dinner parties and supperclub events.
The Ghetto Gourmet is proud and grateful to be a product of the vibrant East Bay underground community, and we welcome your involvement. Any chefs, performers, hosts or volunteers interested in participating are encouraged to get in touch.