Join a Considered Circle

Uto Coterie is a private culinary coterie for founders, creatives, and cultural leaders. As a member, you’ll gain access
to thoughtfully curated dining experiences where food, connection, and presence matter equally. This is a space for connoisseurs who understand that investing in the right gathering, at the right time, with the right people, yields its own form of capital.

What’s in your Membership?

  • Priority Invitations & Booking

    Receive first invitations and early booking access to Uto Coterie experiences, ensuring consistent presence at the table.

  • Member-Only Gatherings

    Occasional tables curated exclusively for members, designed to deepen connection beyond the meal.

  • A Curated Table

    Access to intimate dining experiences shared with a considered circle of founders, creatives, and cultural leaders.

  • Hosting & Guest Privileges

    The ability to invite guests and host thoughtfully at select experiences, extending the table to those you value.

  • Ongoing Proximity

    A rhythm of return that allows relationships to form naturally over time, not through forced introductions.

  • Private & Destination Tables

    Consideration for private, bespoke, or destination dining experiences for smaller circles and deeper exchange.

Membership is offered by application. Tell us about yourself and what you desire from these experiences.

A smiling woman dressed as a chef, wearing a white chef's coat and a white chef's hat against a black background.

Meet the Taste Curator

My relationship with food has always been personal.

It started early, learning to cook with care for my senior citizen parents, understanding nourishment as a responsibility. It evolved into an expression of love, then into personal joy and restoration. Today, it has become a way of bringing people together with intention.

Shaped by my Nigerian heritage, global influence, and an instinct for gathering, I see food as memory, culture, and a universal language everyone understands.

Chef Mitch of Taste in a black chef's jacket and a black headscarf serving herself food at a buffet table in a modern indoor setting.

As a design leader, my work has always been about translating complex ideas into elegant, human-centric experiences. Uto is a physical manifestation of that expertise. It was born from my desire to create an unhurried, considered, and culturally grounded third space where quality is felt, and connection matters as much as what is served.

I approach the table through creative direction, designing each experience with a mindful balance of elevation, surprise, and memorable impact.