In Arabic, halaka means “gathering of shared devotion and learning,” and often defines the feminine word for Circle. Historically, South West Asian and North African women and religious scholars of eastern faiths use it in reference to spiritual meetings where individuals seek knowledge and find kinship.

Food has always had an intimate relationship with new tribes of people and their philosophies meeting in shared spaces, and it’s no accident that the tradition of banquets found its voice in the first human circles. Food is, after all, our species’ ancient language of kindness, and life — it is the resting place of peace.

In our banquet consultations, we ask: how immersive do our clients want their guests’ dining experience to be? How messy? How spicy? What have they just done before, and what will they do after, they sit to eat? And are our guests even sitting at all?

What’s the intention of your gathering, and how can our kitchen serve your vision? What heritage are we sharing and empowering, and what stories are being told?