Plated African wedding banquet by Adena's Catering

Luxury African Wedding Catering in the UK

African and Caribbean heritage, reinterpreted through a modern, luxury lens. We cater weddings nationwide with bold flavour, elegant presentation and careful attention to detail — and we respect that each African cuisine has its own dishes, techniques and traditions.

Menus that honour each cuisine

Our menus draw on several distinct African food traditions rather than treating them as one. Nigerian favourites sit alongside Ghanaian classics such as waakye, kelewele and banku, Congolese dishes including pondu and moambe chicken, and sadza for Zimbabwean guests.

Many couples bring two families and two food cultures together. We regularly compose combined menus — such as a Nigerian and Ghanaian celebration or a Nigerian and Caribbean celebration — so every guest finds dishes that feel familiar.

Multicultural and fusion weddings

For couples who want to combine African, Caribbean and contemporary British flavours, our Fusion Selections — such as Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Jerk Salmon and Braised Beef in Red Wine Jus — sit naturally beside traditional soups, stews and swallows.

Dishes from our menus

Nigerian

  • Party Jollof Rice
  • Ofada Rice & Ofada Sauce
  • Egusi Soup
  • Efo Riro
  • Ayamase Sauce
  • Moi Moi
  • Pounded Yam
  • Suya
  • Asun
  • Peppered Snails

Ghanaian

  • Waakye
  • Kelewele
  • Red Red
  • Light Soup
  • Palm Nut Soup
  • Groundnut Soup
  • Banku

Congolese

  • Pondu (Cassava Leaves)
  • Moambe Chicken
  • Fufu

Zimbabwean

  • Sadza

Swallows

  • Pounded Yam
  • Eba
  • Amala
  • Semo
  • Fufu
  • Banku
  • Sadza

See the full selection on our menus and service styles page.

Service styles

  • The Classic Buffet Experience

    3 classic canapés, 7 main dishes and 1 after-party dish.

  • The Premium Buffet Experience

    4 canapés, 9 main dishes and 1 after-party dish.

  • The Signature Buffet Experience

    3 classic and 2 refined canapés, 11 main dishes and 1 after-party dish.

  • The Family Style Experience

    4 canapés, 7 main dishes and 1 after-party dish, served to each table.

  • The Grand Family Style Experience

    3 classic and 2 refined canapés, 9 main dishes and 1 after-party dish.

  • The Luxury Plated Experience

    4 refined canapés, 7 main dishes with individually plated service, and 1 after-party dish.

How planning works

  1. Send an enquiry with your date, venue or location, guest count and the cuisines you would like.
  2. Choose a Signature Experience — this sets how many canapés and main dishes you select.
  3. Select your dishes from our menus, or ask us to suggest a balanced menu for your guests.
  4. Book a tasting to confirm flavours and presentation before your event.

Questions couples and hosts ask

Can you combine Nigerian and Ghanaian dishes on one menu?

Yes. Our menu suggestions include a Nigerian & Ghanaian Celebration with Party Jollof Rice, Waakye, Egusi Soup, Peanut Butter Soup, Grilled Tilapia and Banku.

Do you cater Angolan weddings?

Please get in touch to discuss Angolan dishes for your celebration — we will confirm what we can prepare for your menu.

Where do you cater?

We cater events nationwide across the United Kingdom. Tell us your venue or event location when you enquire and we will confirm the logistics.

Can we taste the menu before booking?

Yes. You can book a tasting through our website to try dishes before confirming your menu.

Do you offer vegetarian options?

Yes. Dishes marked (V) on our menus, such as Party Jollof Rice, Rice & Peas, Spring Rolls and Samosa, have vegetarian options available on request.

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