FOUNDING COLLECTOR EDITION

Some books are purchased.

Others are collected.

The Founding Collector Edition of Haute Pairings, Volume I: The Black Vanguard marks the beginning of the High Taste archive.

Created for the first collectors who believe the foodways, hospitality, authorship and cultural contributions of the African Diaspora deserve to be documented with the same care afforded to the world’s most celebrated culinary traditions, this edition goes beyond ownership of the first volume.

It places you at the beginning.

THE ARTIFACT

Your Founding Collector Edition includes Volume I: The Black Vanguard, presented in a custom hardwood archival box created specifically for the inaugural volume.

Inside, the first High Taste volume brings together contemporary chefs and culinary matriarchs through original recipes, photography, storytelling and considered beverage pairings.

This is a book designed to be returned to, displayed, cooked from and kept.

TWO SEATS AT THE HIGH TASTE TABLE

Your edition includes two seats at an intimate High Taste dinner created to bring the world of Volume I off the page and onto the table.

Guests will gather around food, wine, conversation and the kind of hospitality High Taste was created to champion.

YOUR PLACE IN THE FOUNDING LEDGER

The first 100 Founding Collectors will be permanently recognized in the High Taste Founding Ledger.

Not as customers. As the people who were here at the beginning.

300 FOUNDING COLLECTOR EDITIONS

Only 300 Founding Collector Editions of Volume I will be produced.

Once the inaugural allocation is complete, the Founding Collector Edition will close

WHAT YOUR EDITION INCLUDES

• Volume I: The Black Vanguard

• Custom hardwood archival presentation box

• Individually engraved Founding Collector Access Card

• Two seats at an intimate High Taste dinner

• Designated Founding Collector access and priority opportunities

• Permanent High Taste Founding Ledger recognition for the first 100 collectors

$1,500

This isn’t simply a limited edition of the first High Taste book.

It’s a place in the first chapter of High Taste itself.

Publication of Volume I is planned for Spring 2027.

PRE-ORDER & FINAL SALE POLICY

• Fulfillment: Target global dispatch scheduled for Fall 2027. Insured domestic shipping included.

• Policy: All pre-orders are final sale and non-refundable due to custom engraving and permanent printed ledger placement.