Nashville’s Newest Supper Club is a Blast!
Nashville's newest supper club is a gorgeous tribute to Guyanese food and culture ... and a whole lot of fun, too! Image: Jenna Bratcher
Nashville just got a little more soulful, a little more colorful, and a lot more delicious with the launch of the city’s very first Guyanese “Suppa Club,” hosted by local (and beloved) food truck, The Pepper Pott! Chef Karen and her sons — the talented team behind The Pepper Pott — pulled out all the stops for the inaugural event on Sunday, April 27. From the opening course of crisp Pholourie fritters (worthy of a standing ovation) to the saucy, tender chicken wings, every bite felt like a personal invitation into Chef Karen’s home.
For the uninitiated, Guyanese cuisine is a beautiful mash-up of cultures — African, Indian, Chinese, Portuguese, and Indigenous flavors with Caribbean flair — all simmered together into something wholly unique. It’s comfort food with a kick, rich with spices, textures, and a deep sense of story in every dish.
“Sunday’s event showed us that there’s a real desire for authentic Caribbean experiences here in Nashville,” says Isiah Thomas (Karen’s son and one of Pepper Pot’s chefs), “and we’re excited to keep showing up for that. Moving forward, each Suppa Club will feature a rotating multi-course menu with cocktail pairings. We’ll keep serving the traditional dishes our community loves, while also introducing new flavors that reflect the mix of cultures that make up Guyanese food. It’s all about bringing people together through good food and shared stories.”
Alesha Sebie of Zion Botanical worked pure magic, draping the space in greenery that made me feel like I’d stumbled into an upscale island fête. Long wooden tables were dressed to impress, lined with simple white runners and bamboo-handled silverware that somehow managed to feel both exquisite and unfussy.
The main event? A choice of braised oxtail, chicken, or salmon and shrimp, all elegantly served in hollowed-out pineapples over a bed of smoky Guyanese lo mein. It was one of those moments where you realize your dinner is not just food; it’s art you get to eat. Add in two killer desserts — like a mini bundt cake with coconut ice cream — and you have one heck of a memorable meal.
And because no supper club is complete without a proper drink in hand, the cocktails from Kennedy Mobile Bar were nothing short of fabulous. The runaway favorite? A rum-based concoction with crushed cucumber in a tajín-rimmed glass that deserves its own holiday. (I’ll be dreaming about it until the next Suppa Club on May 25.) A bright prosecco-based cocktail and refreshingly inventive mocktails rounded out the drink menu for those pacing themselves between courses.
The vibe for the evening was pure joy — a DJ spinning the perfect mix of soulful beats, bursts of laughter bouncing off the brick walls, a custom photo booth, and that unbeatable hum of wonderful people and incredible Guyanese food coming together.
Beyond the beauty and flavors, what really stands out is the commitment to sustainability and authentic cultural celebration. The Pepper Pott Supper Club isn’t just about feeding Nashville; it’s about sharing the heart of Guyana — one plate, one story, one song at a time.
If Sunday night was any indication, Nashville’s supper club scene just got a whole lot hotter. And trust me, you want a seat at the table.
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Jenna von Oy Bratcher
Jenna von Oy Bratcher is StyleBlueprint's Associate Editor and Lead Nashville Writer. The East Coast native moved to Nashville almost two decades years ago, by way of Los Angeles. She is a lover of dogs, strong coffee, traveling, and exploring the local restaurant scene bite by bite.