Chef Adejoke Bakare to Host Exclusive Dinners in Lagos

Chef Adejoke Bakare, a Michelin-starred chef, has partnered with Lagos Continental Hotel to promote Nigerian cuisines on an international scale. From November 4-7, 2026, she will bring her acclaimed London restaurant, Chishuru, to Lagos for four exclusive dinners at the hotel located in Victoria Island.

This culinary residency coincides with ART X Lagos week, a time when the city will host various artists, galleries, collectors, and cultural leaders. Instead of replicating her Fitzrovia restaurant in Nigeria, Bakare and her team will create a menu tailored to Lagos, reflecting the local ingredients and food culture.

During a press event, Bakare expressed her desire to mentor younger chefs in Nigeria to enhance their global competitiveness. She prepared a six-course menu inspired by her Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa heritage, showcasing dishes such as Ose-ji and Fish Head Soup.

Christoph Schleissing, General Manager of Lagos Continental Hotel, expressed pride in hosting Bakare, noting her significant achievements as the first Black female chef in the UK to earn a Michelin star.