amara okafor
Jollof, suya, and the flavours of Lagos, plated for a private table.
- Cuisine
- Modern Nigerian
- City
- London
- Specialty
- West African tasting menus
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5
- Starting from
- $195
- Usually books
- ~2 weeks out
an eveningwith amara.
Amara grew up in Lagos and cooked through the London supper club scene before going private. Her tasting menus draw on Yoruba home cooking and modern West African fine dining in equal measure.
choosethe evening.
- 01Lagos, Late
Five courses that trace an evening in Lagos — from the street to the family table.
5 courses · 5 courses · Full cleanup$195per person - 02The Feast
Seven courses shared family-style. Built for a bigger table.
7 courses · 7 courses · Wine pairing notes · Full cleanup$285per person
Custom menus available — design yours when you book.
whatamara is known for.
- 01Party jollof
Smoky, tomato-deep, cooked on the bone.
- 02Suya short rib
Dry-rubbed with yaji, grilled to order.
- 03Puff-puff with honey
Fried at the end of the meal.
Showcase only — bookings are by menu, not by dish.
the kitchen,the setup.
What Your Chef Provides
Your chef will arrive with professional knives, personal culinary tools, plating supplies, and any specialty equipment listed in your booking agreement.
What the Client Provides
Clients are expected to provide a clean, functioning kitchen with standard cookware, basic preparation equipment, dinnerware, glassware, and utensils unless alternative arrangements have been made.
Need Additional Equipment?
If your kitchen is missing essential items, your chef may recommend rentals or offer to provide select equipment for an additional fee.
what guestssaid.
“The jollof tasted like my mother's. I actually cried at the table.”
“Every course had a story. She cooked and she told them beautifully.”