West African Soul Food Experience

Discover West African comfort, one soulful dish at a time!



1.5 hours Location Stanmore Experience size 1 to 10 guests   £40 - £45 (Earlybird price of £40 applies if you book into a public session 14+ days ahead)
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West African Soul Food Experience with Chef Dumebi
Beyond Jollof. Discover West African food, one dish and one story at a time.
West African food is so much more than jollof rice.
From Ghana's beloved waakye and spicy kelewele to Senegal's comforting mafé and Nigeria's rich egusi soup, there's a whole world of flavours, ingredients and cooking traditions waiting to be explored.
Join Chef Dumebi in London for a relaxed, hands-on cooking experience that celebrates the everyday dishes and food traditions of West Africa.
Learn how to build flavour from simple ingredients, balance spices, prepare rich sauces and understand the techniques behind some of the region's most loved dishes.
This isn't about memorising recipes. It's about understanding food, learning practical skills and gaining the confidence to experiment in your own kitchen.
Discover the Dishes
Waakye | Ghana
Explore Ghana's popular rice and beans dish and discover how simple ingredients are transformed into a flavourful, satisfying meal.
Mafé | Senegal
Learn about this comforting groundnut stew, rich with vegetables, aromatics and carefully balanced spices.
Kelewele | Ghana
Discover the sweet and spicy flavours of Ghanaian street food, using ripe plantain, ginger, chilli and warming spices.
Egusi Soup | Nigeria
Explore the ingredients and techniques behind one of Nigeria's best-known soups, made with ground melon seeds, leafy vegetables and a richly seasoned base.
Dishes may vary between sessions, allowing guests to explore different West African food traditions.
Kids Cook Free!
Food memories often begin in childhood, and we believe the kitchen should be a place where generations come together.
Children aged 6–12 are welcome to join the experience free with a paying adult.
Little cooks can explore ingredients, discover new flavours and participate in age-appropriate cooking activities alongside their parent or guardian.
One child attends free per paying adult, subject to availability and advance confirmation. Children must remain under adult supervision throughout the class.
What You'll Learn
  • How to prepare and explore traditional West African dishes beyond jollof rice.
  • Techniques for building flavourful sauces, soups and stews.
  • How to work with ingredients such as plantain, beans, groundnuts and melon seeds.
  • How to balance spices, seasonings and textures.
  • The food traditions and regional influences behind dishes from Ghana, Senegal and Nigeria.
  • Practical cooking techniques you can confidently adapt at home.
What You'll Get
  • A welcoming, hands-on cooking experience led by Chef Dumebi.
  • All ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment provided.
  • Guidance throughout the cooking process.
  • An opportunity to taste and enjoy the dishes prepared.
  • Practical cooking tips and ideas to take home.
  • A relaxed, small-group experience where food, stories and learning come together.
  • Free participation for one child aged 6–12 per paying adult, subject to advance confirmation.
What to Bring
Bring your appetite, curiosity and enthusiasm for discovering West African food.
Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for cooking. All ingredients and equipment are provided.
If you're bringing a child, please let us know in advance so we can prepare age-appropriate activities.
Please also inform us of any food allergies or dietary requirements before attending, particularly peanut allergies, as groundnuts are traditionally used in mafé.
Knowledge or Skills Required
No previous cooking experience is necessary.
This class is suitable for beginners, enthusiastic home cooks, families and anyone curious about West African food.
Chef Dumebi will guide you through each stage, making the experience accessible, practical and enjoyable for different skill levels.
More Than a Cooking Class
West African food is about much more than what ends up on the plate. It's about family, memory, community and the traditions passed from one generation to another.
Whether you're discovering these dishes for the first time, reconnecting with familiar flavours or introducing your child to West African cooking, this experience offers something to learn, taste and remember.
Beyond Jollof. Bring your curiosity. Bring your little cook.
Food travels. Technique remembers.
Chef Dumebi | London

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Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 2:40am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

176 upcoming dates between 17 Nov 2026 and 30 Dec 2027.

  • Tue 17 Nov 2026, 11am-12:30pm, £45 per person
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What you'll get
Learn how to prepare and explore traditional West African dishes, including Ghanaian waakye, Senegalese mafé, spicy kelewele and Nigerian egusi soup.
Discover how to build rich, flavourful bases, balance spices, work with ingredients such as groundnuts and melon seeds, and adapt traditional techniques to your home kitchen.
You'll also learn about the regional origins of these dishes and how food connects everyday life, family and tradition across West Africa.
The dishes prepared may vary between sessions, giving you the opportunity to discover different aspects of West African cooking.
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Knowledge required
No previous cooking experience or knowledge of West African cuisine is required.
This class is suitable for complete beginners, enthusiastic home cooks and anyone interested in exploring the diverse flavours and food traditions of West Africa.
Chef Dumebi will guide you through each step, introducing ingredients, explaining techniques and helping you build confidence in the kitchen.
Just bring your curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to try something new.
What to bring
Just bring yourself, a healthy appetite and an interest in discovering West African food.
Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for cooking. You may also wish to bring a notebook or use your phone to capture tips and techniques.
All ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment will be provided.
Please let us know about any dietary requirements or food allergies before your class, particularly allergies to peanuts, as groundnuts are traditionally used in mafé.
Location

Stanmore

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Your host can also travel within 15 miles of Stanmore, to a venue of your choice for a private experience.

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  • 5/5 from Carli Levene, attended Oct 2026: Me and my friend had the most amazing time this afternoon, our teacher was so lovely, fun and welcoming! We did everything from start to finish, learning the authentic way of west African cooking, we laughed the whole entire time! Absolutely amazing, thank you so much!
  • 5/5 from Victoria, attended Apr 2026: I enjoyed the class, would have never thought to put the ingredients together, so the food was absolutely delicious Our teacher was incredibly knowledgeable answered all our questions.
  • 5/5 from Theresa Adobea, attended Nov 2025: We made african beans & beef pie, and it was yummy! Perfect for winter & spring
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Samantha's Bistro London
Samantha's Bistro London

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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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