.png)
.png)
ABOUT
THE TEAM
Griot’s Table is the shared vision of Chef Bryan Birch, his wife, Aicha Toure, and their good friend, Amanda Richards.
With over 20 years in the kitchen, Chef Bryan has worn many hats: he’s run his restaurant, worked in some of Toronto’s top spots, and even picked up a few awards along the way. But at the heart of it all is his deep love for Afro-Diasporic food traditions, which shine through in every dish he creates. Aicha Toure, a storyteller and creative, brings the spirit of the griot into every experience, weaving story, memory, and meaning into the soul of the brand. Amanda Richards, a community weaver and event curator, ensures that every event is intentional, aesthetically pleasing, and rooted in connection. Together, they created Griot’s Table to be more than a catering company, but a living, breathing tribute to Black food, culture, and imagination. Every menu, every event is a love letter to the Black experience in its many shades and seasons.
OUR SERVICES
Catering: Menus inspired by the flavors and rhythms of the African continent and its diasporas, from the Caribbean and the Americas, to Toronto’s own multicultural heartbeat.
Thematic Dinners: Afro-inspired, thematic events where food meets myth and memory. Each dinner, an invitation to remember, feel and reflect. Current experiences include: Mansa Musa’s Table, Anansi’s Odyssey, Sounds of Liberation.
Events Planning: We help you design and execute concept-driven events that move beyond the expected and leave your guests inspired, connected, and changed.
Pop-Up Events: From street corners to gallery spaces, we host dynamic pop-ups that shine a light on African and Afro-Diasporic stories, cuisines, and cosmologies, one bite at a time.