Black Joy Kitchen

Black Joy Kitchen Black, Queer, Women-Owned kitchen in Oak Bluffs, MA. Led by Chef Ting & Melissa Bradley-Burns of . Soul food meets celebration at 7 Oakland Ave.

Private chef, catering, events & more. Now Open—come taste the joy!

Before the plate, the island. The food of the Black Diaspora at Black Joy Kitchen is made with what Martha’s Vineyard gi...
08/29/2026

Before the plate, the island.

The food of the Black Diaspora at Black Joy Kitchen is made with what Martha’s Vineyard gives us, and this week we’re giving our flowers to the partners who make it possible.

Every plate we serve starts with their work. Thank you for feeding our kitchen so we can feed this island.

From this island, to your table 🖤🖤

For those of you who came in last night and had a gumbo you didn’t love… my deepest chef apologies. I lead the kitchen t...
08/22/2026

For those of you who came in last night and had a gumbo you didn’t love… my deepest chef apologies. I lead the kitchen team, and anytime that something does not taste absolutely delicious, that is on me. It kept me up last night. I was in the kitchen this morning at zero dark thirty giving the gumbo its proper love. No matter how many things are going on simultaneously, we are committed to food excellence and delicious flavors. Come on by if this was you. We’ll give you some gumbo on the house.

Thank you for your grace.
– Chef Ting

08/21/2026

What a night at Black Joy Kitchen 🙌🏿🙌🏾

It was an honor to welcome the great Chef Alexander Smalls, alongside the inspiring Meryanne Loum-Martin, hotelier and entrepreneur behind Jnane Tamsna in Marrakech.

Stories were shared. Books were signed. There was laughter, dancing, live violin, incredible food, and a room full of people enjoying it all together.

Good food. Good music. Good conversation. Good company.

More than anything, it was a night that felt like Black Joy.

To everyone who joined us and helped make it so special, thank you.

Come Hungry. Leave Family.

Alexander Smalls Meryanne Loum-Martin

08/17/2026

Some conversations only happen when the right people are in the room.

Another moment between Chef Ting and Alexander Smalls, and a glimpse of the kind of exchange we’ll experience tonight at Black Joy Kitchen.

Good food. Good conversation. A little reflection. And a whole lot of joy.

Come hungry, pull up a chair, and enjoy the night with us.

Last tickets available.
• 6-9 PM
👉🏾 Link in bio.

08/16/2026

A salon is more than good food. It’s conversation, connection, and coming together around the table.

Tomorrow, Chef Ting and Alexander Smalls bring it all to Black Joy Kitchen.

Come hang out. Grab a plate. Be entertained, enlivened, and inspired 🙌🏿🙌🏾

Tomorrow, August 17 · 6–9 PM
Last tickets available.
👉🏾 Link in bio.

Chef Ting 👑, taking a moment to relax and bask in the shine eringoldson brings to life through vineyardicon_awards Viney...
08/16/2026

Chef Ting 👑, taking a moment to relax and bask in the shine eringoldson brings to life through vineyardicon_awards Vineyard Icon ✨ Just sitting back and soaking it all in.

08/14/2026

We’re at the Film Festival, and tomorrow is the last day 🔔🔔

A taste of Black Joy, no reservation needed: find our booth at the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, grab the Black Joy BBQ Box, and let the team feed you 🙌🏿🙌🏾

Through tomorrow only. Pull up hungry.

Shhhh… limited tickets for this delicious salon with Alexander Smalls, Meryanne Loum-Martin, and Chef Ting. We can’t wai...
08/14/2026

Shhhh… limited tickets for this delicious salon with Alexander Smalls, Meryanne Loum-Martin, and Chef Ting. We can’t wait to delight your senses ✨

One night only: a Low Country salon dinner at Black Joy Kitchen, with two of Alexander Smalls’ books at the table, Grace the Table and Meals, Music, and Muses 🙌🏿🙌🏾

Monday, August 17 · 6–9 PM
• Limited seating
👉🏾 Tickets at the link in bio.

Pull up a chair 🪑🪑
Come Hungry. Leave Family.

On the island, but can’t get a reservation this week? Come find us at the Film Festival 🎥🎥 Greens, Mac n Cheese, and the...
08/12/2026

On the island, but can’t get a reservation this week? Come find us at the Film Festival 🎥🎥
 
Greens, Mac n Cheese, and the Black Joy BBQ Box, straight from our booth at the Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival (Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival), through August 15 🙌🏾🙌🏿
 
Come Hungry. Leave Family.

Guess who’s coming to dinner? Alexander Smalls 🙌🏾🙌🏿A Tony, a Grammy, a James Beard Award, and a lifetime between the ope...
08/11/2026

Guess who’s coming to dinner? Alexander Smalls 🙌🏾🙌🏿

A Tony, a Grammy, a James Beard Award, and a lifetime between the opera stage and the kitchen.

On August 17, one night only, he pulls up a chair in our living room. Dinner, stories, and his books signed in person.

Details and tickets soon. Stay tuned 🔔
Come Hungry. Leave Family.

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7 Oakland Avenue
Oak Bluffs, MA
02557

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 5pm - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

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