Tulsa Tech Week and Chef Kulture presents 
State of Black Food 2026

September 24 - 27, 2026

This event celebrates the talent, impact, and resilience of Black and Brown culinary professionals across the nation. This is not a food festival; it’s a unique 4-day gathering where culinary professionals and supporting industries come together for education, self-care, resources, and fellowship.

Through this conference, we aim to elevate the external perspective on Black and Brown culinary professionals while establishing Tulsa as the Black Food Capital of the United States.

This is a movement to shape the future - our future.

Why SOBF ?

This one-of-a-kind conference embodies Black Excellence, offering a transformative space for culinary professionals and rare opportunity to recharge, refocus, and be uplifted to elevate both their businesses and communities.

Connect with a Tribe of Like-Minded Innovators

Empower Your Business with Game-Changing Tools

Recharge, Relax, and Celebrate Your Passion

Turn Your Passion into Community Impact

Refocus Your Vision and Fuel Your Purpose

Leave Mentally Stronger and Laser-Focused

Our Themes

Our Future

“Our Future” focuses on reclaiming agency in the culinary industry, embracing technology, and adopting strategies for growth. Prioritizing health and self-care, we aim to strengthen our community and a set a clear vision for the future. Together, we are establishing Tulsa as the Black and Brown Culinary Capital.

Our Table

“Our Table” represents building a space where Black and Brown culinary professionals are valued and empowered. Instead of waiting for an invitation, we’re creating a community-driven ecosystem that supports our lives, businesses, and dreams by laying the foundation for a more inclusive and welcoming culinary industry.

Our Story

“Our Story” is about reshaping and redefining the narrative of the Black and Brown culinary industry—its immense impact, influence, and importance. Through our own voices, we are telling our stories authentically, elevating both public perception and self-empowerment within our community.

Conference Press

State of Black Food 2025 continued to empower and support independent Black and Brown culinary professionals to build sustainable, community-focused food businesses.

State of Black Food returns to historic Black Wall Street.

Chef Chad Cherry is at war with the system. Tulsa is his basecamp!

Florida-born Chef Kulture expands impact with State of Black Food conference, returning for 2025 with 4-day celebration in Tulsa.

What People Are Saying

Attendees shared how State of Black Food 2025’s transformative power of community, creativity, and collaboration continue to serve and strengthen our communities.

“Chef Kulture has motivated me to propel forward by connecting with other talented and like-minded individuals. This event reinforces that our success in this industry is very possible when we work together.”

“One thing I learned at State of Black Food was to give myself better credit instead of waiting on someone else to do it. If you want it. Go get it! And Chef Kulture will help you get where you need to be.”

“Being here [at SOBF] has inspired me on multiple levels to continue to dream and execute what will set the footing for future generations to come, while personifying that familiar sense of family, support, and values.”

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