UK Black Chefs Network
UK Black Chefs Network
Connecting the Diaspora's culinary dots.......
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Adejoke Bakare
March 5th, 2025
Chishuru is a Michelin-star restaurant in London led by Chef Joke Bakare. Go behind the scenes at this Fitzrovia restaurant to see how one of the UK’s most exciting Michelin chefs works day to night.
Step inside Chishuru, a Michelin-star restaurant in Fitzrovia, London, and follow Chef Joke Bakare through a full day in her kitchen — from early-morning sauce prep to market sourcing and evening service.
Widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in London, Chishuru has redefined luxury dining in London by bringing West African flavours into Michelin-star territory. This behind-the-scenes film explores how indigenous spices, fermentation, and technique shape one of the city’s most talked-about tasting menus.
- The Staff Canteen
Jason Howard
March 5th, 2026
Barbados-Born Chef Jason Howard Features In Great British Menu 20th Anniversary Series. Renowned Barbados-born chef and Emmy Award winner, Jason Howard, has officially entered the prestigious Great British Menu competition as part of its 20th anniversary celebration. Known for pioneering modern Caribbean cuisine, Howard brings his distinctive culinary expertise to the show, celebrating the theme of Great Britons and their contributions. Howard’s journey from the vibrant culinary scene in Barbados to the global stage has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Behind UK Black Chefs Network
This network was established to represent and support black chefs and their unique cuisines.
At UK Black Chefs Network, we believe that Black chefs have been under represented for too long. We aim to change that by providing a platform for them to showcase their skills. We want to bring together Black chefs from different backgrounds and cultures and create a community that celebrates their culinary excellence. Join us and become a part of our mission to promote Black chefs / hospitality in the UK.
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The purpose of the network is to:
💡 Increase visibility of Black chefs and food professionals
📣 Celebrate Black culinary culture within the UK industry
🧑🍳 Provide a platform where Black chefs can be seen, understood and appreciated
🌍 Encourage connections, collaborations and awareness across hospitality
🧑💼 Founder’s Role
Amani Garcea leads and curates this platform by creating content, sharing spotlights and building the online community — using social channels to amplify voices rather than running a traditional corporate structure