Experience Haiti through food, culture, and spice with Chef Kerline Ordeus, founder of Haitian KO Kitchen, in collaboration with Oaktown Spice Shop.
Discover Diri Djondjon, one of Haiti’s most distinctive dishes, made with djondjon—a dried mushroom prized for the deep, earthy flavor and signature dark color it gives the rice.
During this interactive workshop, Chef Kerline will demonstrate how Haitian cooks transform djondjon, epis, aromatics, herbs, and spices into layers of flavor while sharing the traditions and stories behind the dish.
Guests will explore the ingredients up close, learn techniques they can bring into their own kitchens, and enjoy a tasting of Chef Kerline’s Diri Djondjon alongside complementary Haitian bites.
Your experience includes:
Interactive Diri Djondjon demonstration
Ingredient and spice exploration
Haitian culinary storytelling and techniques
Diri Djondjon + complementary Haitian bites
Chef Kerline’s Djondjon + Haitian Pantry Guide
$10 Oaktown Spice Shop credit to use during the evening
About Oaktown Spice Shop
Oaktown Spice Shop, located on Glendale Boulevard in Silver Lake, offers high-quality spices ground and blended in small batches for optimal freshness and flavor. Founded in Oakland in 2011, Oaktown sources spices from around the world to create bold, vibrant blends for home cooks and chefs alike.Tuesday, September 22, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM
Oaktown Spice Shop, Los Angeles
$40 per guest | Limited to 25 guestsNo prior cooking experience is required. Come curious and ready to taste, learn, and experience Haiti through food.
Haitian KO Kitchen × Oaktown Spice Shop
Experience Haiti through food, culture, and spice with Chef Kerline Ordeus, founder of Haitian KO Kitchen, in collaboration with Oaktown Spice Shop.
Discover Diri Djondjon, one of Haiti’s most distinctive dishes, made with djondjon—a dried mushroom prized for the deep, earthy flavor and signature dark color it gives the rice.
During this interactive workshop, Chef Kerline will demonstrate how Haitian cooks transform djondjon, epis, aromatics, herbs, and spices into layers of flavor while sharing the traditions and stories behind the dish.
Guests will explore the ingredients up close, learn techniques they can bring into their own kitchens, and enjoy a tasting of Chef Kerline’s Diri Djondjon alongside complementary Haitian bites.
Your experience includes:
Interactive Diri Djondjon demonstration
Ingredient and spice exploration
Haitian culinary storytelling and techniques
Diri Djondjon + complementary Haitian bites
Chef Kerline’s Djondjon + Haitian Pantry Guide
$10 Oaktown Spice Shop credit to use during the evening
About Oaktown Spice Shop
Oaktown Spice Shop, located on Glendale Boulevard in Silver Lake, offers high-quality spices ground and blended in small batches for optimal freshness and flavor. Founded in Oakland in 2011, Oaktown sources spices from around the world to create bold, vibrant blends for home cooks and chefs alike.Tuesday, September 22, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM
Oaktown Spice Shop, Los Angeles
$40 per guest | Limited to 25 guestsNo prior cooking experience is required. Come curious and ready to taste, learn, and experience Haiti through food.
Haitian KO Kitchen × Oaktown Spice Shop
