Save the Date: London African Food Week is Coming!!!

London African Food

“African culture is an important part of London’s identity and has created vital communities in neighbourhoods that have helped shape our city.” Greater London Authority

We’re passing the plate and inviting you to join us in celebrating African cuisine during London African Food Week, a vibrant weeklong celebration dedicated to highlighting the culinary treasures of the continent while reshaping perceptions. African cuisine, with its undeniable deliciousness and significant nutritional value, deserves recognition and appreciation beyond borders. In recent years, it has gained traction in the London scene, being recognised as worthy of Michelin Stars. This event is our platform to showcase the richness of African food culture, rooted in the principle of “Teranga,” which embodies hospitality and generosity. We’ve collaborated with entrepreneurs, food enthusiasts, and chefs to bring London a truly world-class culinary experience.

After a necessary hiatus due to COVID-19, London African Food Week is back, building upon the success of our inaugural event in 2019. This year, we’re excited to announce a new partnership with Akara restaurant, founded by Aji Akokomi. Notably, Aji’s first restaurant, Akoko, was recently awarded one Michelin star. Akara specialises in black-eye bean fritters—a beloved street food delicacy cherished across West Africa and Brazil. Join us as we celebrate the vibrant flavours of African cuisine, with Akara restaurant bringing its renowned culinary expertise to the forefront of our event.

This event is open to all, aiming to unite our community in celebrating the cultural richness we’ve contributed to London, whether through migration or birth. Our roots in our home countries remain integral to our identity, and this celebration is an opportunity to honour and share that heritage.

Save the date! London African Food Week kicks off on Saturday, May 25th, coinciding with

Africa Day. The week-long celebration starts with a bang: the Coffee and Chocolate Festival at The Africa Centre in central London. Join us as we honour Africa’s rich cultural connection and historical significance with these irresistible commodities, which have left an indelible mark on taste buds worldwide.

London African Food Week offers a diverse array of experiences! Enjoy lively panel chats where chefs share family recipes, cosy community gatherings, hands-on cooking classes, tasty food samplings, and intimate chef hangouts. Don’t miss out on fine dining at Michelin-starred restaurants and more!

But it’s not just about delicious dishes—it’s also a space for growth and learning! Join workshops led by experts to craft a standout brand and turn your culinary passion into a thriving business. Plus, explore the art of food photography and elevate your visual presentation.

Finally, we wrap up on Friday, May 31st, with our Culinary Showcase and closing ceremony—a night filled with diverse African cuisine, entertainment, reflection on the past week and concrete steps to continue to celebrate and share African food around London and beyond. Join us as we look toward the future of African Cuisine in London with optimism and excitement!

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