the chop, chat, chill @ Home
The Chuku’s experience is about more than just food. So whilst you DINE AT HOME, we’re bringing you all the elements of the chop, chat, chill.
The Music
At Chuku’s, we like to fill the restaurant with warmth, laughter and pulsating Nigerian beats. To recreate the Chuku’s sound at home, put on one of our playlists as you prepare your meal. From Wizkid to Tiwa Savage to Adekunle Gold, each playlist is a handpicked selection of Nigerian music we love. Simply click the picture below to enjoy the perfect soundtrack to your chop, chat, chill at home.
The art
Whilst you can’t indulge in the artwork on our restaurant walls, let us introduce you below to one of our favourite Nigerian artists - Uzo Njoku. If you like what you see, you can explore more of her work here.
UZO NJOKU
the question
From our friends who volunteered at our very first pop-ups to our chop-chat-chillers who supported our crowdfunding campaign, the Chuku’s journey has consistently demonstrated the power of community. It’s why we love this Igbo proverb so much.
And if Chuku’s had a mantra, it might just be this. But what about you:
What’s your life mantra?
the film
Ówàmbé is the jubilant documentary from British-Nigerian creative Tobi Kyeremateng celebrating Nigerian hall parties.
"When it comes to Nigerian parties, there are four things that are very important. Number one, the dressing. Seriously important. The food. The music, which is very significant. And you must also have the dancing floor..."
To discover more about Nigerian party traditions, Ówàmbé: "The party is here.
the chuku’s chats
Chuku’s Chats is our interviews series where we sit down for a conversational chop, chat, chill with leading Nigerians in the UK and beyond. From award-winning filmmakers to thought leaders in tech, we're joined by a range of guests whose work inspires us and we think you should know. With each guest we talk food (chop), a topic of their choice (chat) and culture (chill). And in doing so, we explore their heroes, their passions and the life experiences that have shaped them into who they are today.
Watch below for our interview with sports broadcaster and former Blue Peter presenter Ayo Akinwolere as we talk diversifying the travel narrative, discovering Yoruba culture in Brazil and the joys of eating with one’s hands.
For more Chuku’s Chats episodes, head to our YouTube channel here.
Ayo Akinwolere - TV Broadcaster
the read
“Want to dine out in little Lagos? Well, first we shop at little Lagos. That's where the adventure begins – at our Nigerian food supplier…The latest Burna Boy track drifting over the airwaves, the floor staff all grooving, gyrating and bopping, as they stack the shelves and package up boxes. It’s a vibe!”
Go behind the scenes of our Nigerian tapas restaurant, in this piece for Vittles, asco-founder Emeka takes you on a journey through the food shopping experience to deliver you the Chuku’s food you enjoy.
