X (Twitter)
4k followers
£85 per guest
ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
Please choose a time
Please choose a date and time by clickingtapping the dropdown menu (that's just to the left of the button you clicked), before clicking the 'Buy' button.
Nearby stores
Request a private class
Pick time(s) that suit you, and ask any questions
reply
We'll respond via email & text message
(with a booking link), usually by the next business day
Pick a time on
ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
How can we help?
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 21 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 3 hours, £85 per guest
Lope usually responds
within minutes
Please enter your name
Please enter a valid email
Your teacher won't see this
Please enter a message
done Thanks, we'll be in touch
Need a thoughtful gift idea?
card_giftcard Gift an experienceNigerian Cookery Class: Amala and Abula
Dive into delicious flavours in this Nigerian cooking class in London.
ClassBento donates
50p
with every booking to
3 hours
1 to 8 guests
£85
What you'll do
redeem
Get 15% off gift cards, using the code GIFTING15 in the checkout.
Offer ends soon.
arrow_right_alt arrow_downward
Discover Specialist Ingredients
From the ingredients responsible for Nigerians signature umami taste to the cuisine's spicy reputation, you'll connect with authentic Nigerian ingredients and learn how to use traditional Nigerian cooking tools!
Create a Flavourful Obe Ata
Build layers of flavour by blending and cooking peppers, tomatoes and aromatics into a rich, savoury stew that ties everything together. Plenty of help on hand!
Cook Gbegiri to Silky Perfection
Discover how to cook and blend black-eyed beans into a creamy, golden soup that's both comforting and protein-rich.
Prepare Ewedu
Work with jute leaves and learn the traditional technique of whisking to create this distinctive, viscous green soup.
Master the Art of Amala
Learn the technique of folding yam, plantain and/or cassava flour into boiling water, working quickly to achieve that signature smooth, stretchy texture without lumps.
Plate Your Abula
Understand how these three soups complement each other and learn the traditional way of serving them together with your amala in one bowl.
Take a Seat at the Table
Enjoy your amala feast with all three soups, served in the traditional style with cookbook author Lopè Ariyo.
- Gbegiri – a silky, gently sweet bean soup
- Ewedu – a vibrant green jute leaf soup with its signature texture
- Obe ata – a rich tomato and pepper stew full of depth and heat
- Honeycomb tripe and diced beef
- Vegan beef replacement and oyster mushrooms
- Zobo (hibiscus, ginger, pineapple)
- Chapman (cucumber, orange, lemon, blackcurrant)
celebration
Upcoming dates for Nigerian Cookery Class: Amala and Abula
Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 11:17pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
1 upcoming date between 10 Oct 2026 and 10 Oct 2026.
- Sat 10 Oct 2026, 12pm-3pm
What you'll get
- All ingredients, equipment, and aprons provided.
- Easy-to-follow cook-a-long demonstrations.
- Hands-on cooking at your own station.
- Working in pairs to recreate the dishes together.
- Sitting down to enjoy your Abula feast together (or packing a box to take home).
- A digital recipe pack sent after class so you can recreate everything at home!
See available dates or Gift
See booking options
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
No requirements.
Verified
reviews
Our reviewers receive the same incentives regardless of the ratings or comments provided
Our reviewers receive the same incentives regardless of the ratings or comments provided
Recent reviews of Nigerian Cookery Class: Amala and Abula
- 5/5 from Obi James, attended Jun 2026: Lope delivered an exceptional cooking class from start to finish. The session was incredibly well prepared, thoughtfully structured, and struck the perfect balance between cultural insight, practical teaching, and hands-on participation. What made the experience especially memorable were the wonderful Nigerian treats she included, which beautifully complemented the cooking and gave us an even richer appreciation of Nigerian cuisine and hospitality. Lope's calm energy, professional approach, and deep knowledge immediately put everyone at ease. She broke each step down thoroughly, explaining not just what to do, but why, making the recipes accessible even for complete beginners. Her teaching style was highly practical, engaging, and encouraging throughout. By the end of the class, we all walked away feeling confident that we could recreate Amala and Abula ourselves. It was an enjoyable, authentic, and incredibly well-delivered experience that I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone interested in Nigerian food and culture. Thank you, Lope, for such a fantastic class!
Your teacher
The Lope Ariyo Cookery School is all about West African food and the food from other cultures that share similar ingredients because of history: the Caribbean, the American South, and Afro-South America. For now, we're starting with West Africa, but we'll be expanding our class offerings soon.Founded by Lopè Ariyo, author of Hibiscus, Observer Rising Star in Food, and Gourmand Food Award shortlistee, the school exists because these cuisines deserve recognition and proper teaching.We opened our doors for our first class in February 2026. Yes, we're that new. In that time, we've already taught over 100 students in a fun, no-pressure environment. Classes cover street food, breakfasts, jollof, soups, and stews, all taught by instructors who know these dishes properly. It doesn't matter if you've never cooked West African food before. It doesn't matter if you have. We want you at one (or more) of our classes regardless. No wahala.
home
event_available
Looking for something closer or at another time?
Discover hundreds of other curated art, craft and culinary classes that you'll love, across London.
search Search by date or location
Gift this artisan class
With our gift card, they can book this class at a time that suits them.
They can also choose from our 17,000+ other classes.
redeem Gifting optionsGift this class
check
Your recipient chooses the date
check
Also usable on ClassBento's 17,000+ other
classes
check
Happiness guaranteed, or your money back
check
Valid for 3 years
Book on ClassBento and enjoy exclusive perks:
-
Earn loyalty points
-
Money-back guarantee* for peace of mind
-
Local support from our UK-based team, rated 5 stars by customers
-
Public liability insurance included for your protection
-
ClassBento donates 50p to Mental Health UK with every paid booking
Join waitlist
Get updated when new dates for this class become available.
Unsubscribe any time.
Unsubscribe any time.
E.g. 'Sunday mornings', 'December', etc. We will still email you about other new dates
Please don't include your contact details in this field
