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Cookery School

Our Classes

Hands-on West African cooking classes in London, led by instructors with native West African culinary heritage.

Nigerian street food feast

Nigerian Street Food

Nigerian

18JUL

Fiery, smoky and bold. Discover four iconic dishes from Nigeria's three major ethnic groups.

Lope Ariyo Cookery School Ghanaian Street Food Hero Image

Ghanaian Street Food

Ghanaian

18JUL

Vibrant, aromatic and full of character. Cook iconic dishes from Ghana's beloved street food culture.

Nigerian Jollof — Young Cooks

Nigerian Jollof — Young Cooks

Nigerian

22AUG

Learn to make the real thing — and bring a young cook with you.

A blend of Nigerian and Ghanaian Jollof dishes

Jollof Wars - The Ultimate Jollof Challenge

West African

22AUG

Ghana vs Nigeria — one kitchen, two recipes, one winner. The debate ends here.

Nigerian Jollof

Nigerian Jollof

Nigerian

5SEPT

Learn to make the real thing. Deeply seasoned, perfectly grained Nigerian jollof rice with all the sides.

Ghanaian jollof rice

Ghanaian Jollof

Ghanaian

5SEPT

Learn to cook Ghana's version of West Africa's most iconic dish.

Schedule

Class Calendar

July 2026
Sat 18 Jul
12:00–15:00
Nigerian Street Food

12:00–15:00

Sat 18 Jul
17:00–20:00
Ghanaian Street Food

17:00–20:00

Special

Seasonal Events & Special Guests

One-off editions with guest chefs and partner venues. Limited spots, unique menus, and stories you won't find on the standard schedule.

Chef Sia
8AUG

Nigerian Fine Dining

with Chef SiA

Sat, 8 August 2026 12:00-15:00

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Nigerian Patisserie
12SEPT
Gift included

Nigerian Patisserie

with Olayemi Ameen

Sat, 12 September 2026 12:00-15:00

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Coming Soon

On the Horizon

These classes are in the works. Sign up to hear when they go live.

Brilliant Banku

Brilliant Banku

Learn to make banku from fermented dough and serve it with rich okra stew.

Fantastic Fufu

Fantastic Fufu

Learn to pound fufu from cassava and plantain and serve it with a warming soup.