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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.
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A: 105 mins, £40 - £45 per guest (£45 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, £40/guest for 5+ guests)
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arrow_right_alt arrow_downward- Learning a flavour-first approach to cooking using a base, build, and finish method.
- Working in teams to create a dish from scratch.
- Exploring bold West African flavours in a flexible, creative way.
- Tasting, adjusting, and refining your dish as you go.
- Plating, presenting, and sharing your final creation.
- Developing confidence in making decisions in the kitchen.
- Building flavour from the ground up without relying on recipes.
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What you'll get
- A unique, interactive cooking experience.
- Insight into how chefs build flavour without recipes.
- A dish created by you and your team!
- Feedback and guidance from Chef Dumebi.
- A fun, social, and creative group atmosphere.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
- An open mind and willingness to experiment!
- Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.
Suitable for
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.
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Stanmore
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Your teacher can also travel within 15 miles of Stanmore, to a venue of your choice for a private class.
Your teacher
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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