Plant-Based West African Cuisine Class

Explore the flavours of West Africa in this fun plant-based cooking class in London!



1.5 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests       £32

Step into the vibrant world of West African flavours — reimagined, plant-based, and full of soul.
Join Chef Dumebi, founder of Samantha’s Bistro London, for a hands-on cooking class that celebrates the essence of African home cooking using fresh vegetables, pulses, herbs, and spices.
You’ll learn how to build depth of flavour without meat or dairy, using traditional techniques with a modern twist — all while discovering the cultural stories behind each dish.
Whether you’re vegan, curious about plant-based eating, or simply love bold, comforting flavours, this class offers a delicious and educational culinary journey.
Sample Menu
Each session highlights local produce and seasonal inspiration. Dishes may include:
Spiced Black Bean Cakes — crispy, golden, and served with fresh pepper relish.
Smoky Jollof Rice with Roasted Plantains — a vibrant one-pot rice cooked in tomato-pepper stew and served with sweet plantain.
Egusi & Spinach Medley — melon seed stew made creamy without meat, paired with yam or mashed potatoes.
Palm Oil Beans with Sweet Potato Mash — hearty, rich and full of umami depth from slow-simmered beans and palm oil.
Creamy Zobo Cooler — a refreshing milky hibiscus to complete the experience.
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Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

Stanmore

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Samantha's Bistro London
Samantha's Bistro London

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female Women-owned

I’m a Lagos-born, London-based chef, educator, and storyteller who brings the flavours of West Africa into modern kitchens with confidence and creativity. After years cooking across Nigeria, Togo, Ghana, and the UK, my culinary style blends heritage with innovation — familiar spices, reimagined techniques, and dishes that make people feel seen, connected, and inspired.
My classes are built for curious home cooks, families, and food lovers who want to explore African flavours in a fun, relaxed, and hands-on way. Whether we’re whisking hibiscus custard, building plant-based suya bowls, folding fluffy brioche, or rethinking Sunday favourites, I guide students through each step with warmth, humour, and a focus on simple, honest ingredients.
I believe food should tell a story — yours, mine, and the cultures that shaped us. That’s why every session is more than a recipe; it’s a journey through flavour, memory, and creativity.
Join me in the kitchen, let’s cook something unforgettable together.
— Chef Dumebi | Where Culture Meets Cuisine

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