Afro-Indian Cooking Class: Jollof Royal and Spice Route Classics

West African fire meets Indian flavour: a cooking experience in London.



2 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests

  £58 - £65 (Earlybird price of £58 applies if you book into a public session 28+ days ahead, otherwise £65 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, £60/guest for 5+ guests) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Discover a bold culinary experience where West African flavour systems meet the vibrant spice traditions of India. In this hands-on cooking class in London with Chef Dumebi, you’ll explore how spices, aromatics, heat, smoke and texture connect two deeply flavour-driven food cultures.
You’ll learn how to build rich flavour bases, layer spices intentionally, balance heat and acidity, and create deeply comforting dishes inspired by both regions. No prior cooking experience needed, just curiosity!
On the menu:
  • Jollof Royal -- smoky Jollof rice layered with Indian spice influence, aromatics and grilled protein.
  • Butter Chicken Suya.
  • Coconut Curry Plantain Bowl.
  • Tandoori Chicken Skewers with Yaji Butter.
  • Spiced Chickpea and Coconut Stew.
  • Masala Fried Rice with Scotch Bonnet.
  • Garlic Naan Flatbread.
Sides:
  • Mango and Tamarind Salad
  • Kachumber Slaw with Lime
  • Suya Masala Fries
  • Cooling Mint Yoghurt Sauce
  • Tamarind Pepper Sauce
Drinks or Dessert: (choose one)
  • Spiced Chai Iced Tea
  • Hibiscus Mango Cooler
  • Cardamom Puff Puff
By the end of the class, you’ll have a deeper understanding of West African flavour foundations, practical techniques for balancing spices and building bold, layered dishes, and the confidence to cook and present vibrant Afro-global cuisine at home.
What you'll get
  • A full hands-on cooking session.
  • Recipe notes and flavour guidance.
  • Your finished meal to enjoy.
  • A warm, social and creative experience.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself and a love for flavour!
Suitable for

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Location

Stanmore

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Chef Dumebi is a chef, educator and creator of The Jollof System — her signature Base → Build → Finish approach to understanding flavour, technique and great Jollof.
Drawing on a culinary journey shaped by Lagos, Lomé, Accra and London, she teaches West African food through culture, memory and technique, helping students understand why a dish works rather than simply following a recipe.
Her classes explore Nigerian party-style Jollof, the foundations of West African flavour, regional dishes, plant-based cooking and contemporary approaches to familiar foods.
Expect bold food, practical technique, plenty of conversation and a relaxed, hands-on atmosphere where complete beginners are welcome.
At the heart of Chef Dumebi’s teaching is a simple belief: understand the base, and you begin to understand the dish.
Beyond the classroom, she is a hospitality consultant, writer and culinary entrepreneur whose work explores African food culture, restaurant development and the future of hospitality.
Chef Dumebi | Creator of The Jollof System | Where Culture Meets Cuisine

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