Ngwafu’s Story

Hello! My name is Ngwafu and I am the Founder and Chef of gwafuvegan.

I’m a Manchester-based plant-based chef, grower, and forager, passionate about helping people enjoy delicious, affordable plant-based food and learn how to create it themselves without breaking the bank.

gwafuvegan serves as my live portfolio. Unless specified, all words and photos are my own.

gwafuvegan specializes in catering and educating the community about affordable plant-based West African food, using seasonal British produce. We ensure to only use high-quality, sustainable produce that is locally sourced and grown at our allotment, all while reducing waste. Our number one aim is to spread our love of plant-based food and our passion for West African cuisine. By doing this we showcase new and exciting flavours to our ever-growing diverse community.

What are we up to?

Kitchen takeovers and private events: Want something new in your restaurant or cafe? Get in touch. We’re open to collaboration and short term residences.

Catering and events: Looking for vegan catering your next event? We cater for events throughout Manchester and the North West of England.

Selling puff puff boxes: UK wide delivery of these sweet doughtnut-like balls. Order puff puff today through our site.

Private hire: Whether you want a food demo, a cookery class or require Ngwafu's expertise, get in touch.

Community projects: We’ve worked with, developed and lead various projects in the community, focusing on food education and the importance of cooking sustainably. We’re able to set up in most places and work with what the community can offer. Want to know more? Check out our low-carbon cooking classes with Groundwork Manchester.

Who we’ve worked with

Here are some of the clients Ngwafu has worked with to date:

  • Greenpeace

  • Freedom From Torture

  • Growth Company

  • Starling Bank

  • AJ Bell

  • British Red Cross.

  • The Kings Trust

  • Vegan Society

  • Vegan Food and Living Mag

  • ITV Granada Reports

  • BBC Two

  • Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Patagonia

  • D3t

Completed restaurant internships

Akoko, London | Silo, London | Skof, Manchester

Ngwafu's TV Appearance - Antiques Road Trip Series 12: 19

Ngwafu appeared on UK TV screens, teaching Corrie legend, Colson Smith, how to make Eccles Cakes on BBC’s Celebrity Antiques Road Trip – if you missed it, you can watch Ngwafu’s episode on catch up.

 
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