Sweet Earth: A West African Dessert Experience

Explore the sweet side of West Africa with Chef Dumebi



1.5 hours Location Stanmore Class size 1 to 10 guests   £45 - £49 (Earlybird price of £45 applies if you book into a public session 14+ days ahead)
Discover the sweeter side of West African food with Chef Dumebi in Sweet Earth, an intimate, hands-on dessert experience exploring flavour, memory and culture.
Set in a welcoming North London kitchen, this class celebrates ingredients that are familiar across West African kitchens and tables, including hibiscus, plantain, coconut, yam and Milo. Together, we explore creative ways to transform them into delicious contemporary desserts.
Chef Dumebi will guide you step by step through the recipes, sharing practical techniques alongside the stories, memories and cultural influences behind the ingredients. You will learn how to balance sweetness, acidity, spice and texture, while discovering ideas you can take back into your own kitchen.
No previous cooking or baking experience is needed. Sweet Earth is designed for curious home cooks, dessert lovers and anyone who wants to discover another side of West African food.
What to expect
You will cook alongside Chef Dumebi in a relaxed, small-group setting, with plenty of opportunity to taste, ask questions and understand the ingredients you are working with.
Depending on the session, the Sweet Earth menu may include:
Hibiscus Apple Crumble Cake
Hibiscus-simmered apples baked beneath an oat crumble, bringing a floral West African note to a British comfort classic.
Plantain and Coconut Pudding
Creamy, baked and gently spiced, celebrating two ingredients loved across West African cooking.
Sweet Yam Balls with Zobo-Ginger Glaze
Golden bites finished with a fragrant hibiscus and ginger glaze.
Puff Puff Trio
Biscoff, Oreo and double-chocolate Milo interpretations of one of West Africa's most loved sweet treats.
You will also be welcomed with a creamy hibiscus cooler inspired by zobo as we settle in and begin the Sweet Earth experience.
Sweet Earth is about more than learning dessert recipes. It is an invitation to experience West African ingredients differently, through technique, storytelling and the pleasure of making and sharing something sweet.

money_off
Save £4 per guest, when you book 14+ days before a session

Upcoming dates for Sweet Earth: A West African Dessert Experience

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 26 Oct 2026, 9:55pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

62 upcoming dates between 28 Oct 2026 and 29 Dec 2027.

  • Wed 28 Oct 2026, 4pm-5:30pm, £49 per person
  • Wed 4 Nov 2026, 4pm-5:30pm, £49 per person
  • Wed 11 Nov 2026, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 18 Nov 2026, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 25 Nov 2026, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 2 Dec 2026, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 9 Dec 2026, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 16 Dec 2026, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 23 Dec 2026, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 30 Dec 2026, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 6 Jan 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
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  • Wed 28 Apr 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
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  • Wed 26 May 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 2 Jun 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
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  • Wed 30 Jun 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 7 Jul 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 14 Jul 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 21 Jul 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 28 Jul 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 4 Aug 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
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  • Wed 25 Aug 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 1 Sep 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 8 Sep 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 15 Sep 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 22 Sep 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 29 Sep 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 6 Oct 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 13 Oct 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 20 Oct 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 27 Oct 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 3 Nov 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 10 Nov 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 17 Nov 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 24 Nov 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 1 Dec 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 8 Dec 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 15 Dec 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 22 Dec 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 29 Dec 2027, 4pm-5:30pm, £45 per person (early-bird)
What you'll get
Welcome drink: creamy hibiscus cooler -- a smooth, floral blend inspired by Zobo and condensed milk.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Curiosity and a smile!
Location

Stanmore

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  • 5/5 from Shabber Ahmed, attended Jul 2026: Samantha is an a amazing chef with a wonderful energy and very hospitable. She has full knowledge of all cultures and cuisines. Her teaching technique is at thr perfe lct pace to understand entire recipes.
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Samantha's Bistro London
Samantha's Bistro London

5.0 (13)
female Women-owned

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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