After my dad finished work, my family would meet at the Ibadan polo club for a cold beer and a plate of suya: a spicy meat kebab, cooked over firewood and rubbed in suya spice (a traditional peanut-based spice mix, also called yaji).
Book review: Afro Vegan, by Zoe Alakija
Afro Vegan is the first book from London-based, British-Nigerian art director and food stylist Zoe Alakija, drawing inspiration from the huge breadth of flavours from across western Nigeria, memories of her childhood in Ibadan and family recipes.
Amsterdam’s Seafood Bar to open London outpost
The de Visscher family are to open the first international outpost of their Seafood Bar concept in London in August.
Industry welcomes amended licensing regulations
Hospitality has welcomed amended licensing regulations in England and Wales.
Around 100 people evacuated from Falmouth hotels over suspicious package
Around 100 people were evacuated from two hotels in Falmouth this morning after a suspicious package was found, which police now believe to have been a hoax.
Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt to open restaurant at Great Scotland Yard hotel
Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt is to open his first UK restaurant at London’s Great Scotland Yard hotel this September.
Employers urged to help European staff apply for settled status before deadline
Hospitality employers are being urged to help European staff with outstanding applications for settled status.
Deliveroo launches ‘pronouns matter’ bags for Pride along with inclusion initiatives
Food delivery company Deliveroo has launched a host of initiatives for World Pride Month with a focus on inclusivity, including delivery bags proclaiming that ‘pronouns matter’.
Night-time economy will challenge government if 21 June reopening delayed
The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has said it will challenge the government if the easing of coronavirus restrictions on 21 June in England is delayed.
Sodexo appoints permanent head of inclusion
Foodservice firm Sodexo UK & Ireland has appointed Raj Jones its permanent head of diversity and inclusion.

