Black & Wright

Evolution of Southern Fare

Located in Chicago, Black & Wright is renowned for its culinary excellence and southern inspired dishes. We invite you to tour our site and discover the joys of cooking

Black & Wright offers private cooking and catering events in an array of styles perfect for a small group outing, power meetings, garden parties, sixth or sixtieth birthdays, bridal showers and anything else that may fall in between.

Whether you are looking to learn how to BBQ, cook a vegetarian feast or a gourmet dinner we will be happy to work with you to prepare a tantalizing menu.

Chef Mark brings to life his fondest memories of cooking southern food with his family and entices you with aromas of fresh, rich ingredients celebrating this wonderful heritage.  The menu pays tribute to these memories with delicious locally sourced ingredients, uniquely combined in a fresh way that maintains the soul of Southern cooking and the rich, deep flavors that he grew up with. It’s an Evolution on Southern Fare. The evening will open the doors to his history and heritage bringing you dishes such as:

July 18th at 6pm in Portage Park

First Course

Spiced Deviled Egg

Second Course

Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Watermelon Vinaigrette

 Third Course

Sweet Potatoes with Sorghum and Benne Seeds

 Fourth Course

Cornmeal-Dusted Grouper with Spiced Green Goddess

 Fifth Course

Chicken with West African Peanut Sauce

 Sixth Course

Sweet Corn Cake


Tickets: $85 for dinner (tax and gratuity not included)

The Dinner is  BYOB

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