Nigerian catering in Brampton.

The owambe brief

We have catered enough Brampton owambes to know how they actually run.

The standard headcount underestimate. Aunties who arrive an hour early. The DJ that means jollof has to keep coming out for three hours, not ninety minutes. We plan around all of it. Trays sized with a buffer above the RSVP, hot service that runs the length of the speeches, and a backup tray we leave on the warmer in case the dance floor is hungrier than the seated crowd.

• Headcount buffer

  We cook for 10% above your RSVP

• Service window

  Hot for 3 hours on chafing dishes

• Setup & breakdown

  Included on full-service bookings

• Vendor coordination

  We sync with your DJ and planner

• Trays for the kitchen

  Extra moi moi and puff puff for staff

• Cleanup

  Kitchen left as we found it

A typical Brampton owambe menu

The dishes that show up most.

Customers usually start here and we adjust to taste, dietary needs, and budget.

• Smoky party jollof + fried rice

  Two trays of rice, because you need both. Jollof finished over open flame, fried rice with liver and shrimp.

• Three proteins

  Chicken, suya, and asun. Or chicken, beef, and tilapia for a larger event.

• A swallow-and-soup option

  Pounded yam with egusi or efo riro. Eba with okra. Most Brampton events ask for at least one swallow on the line.

• Sides and small chops

  Dodo, moi moi, puff puff, and a tray of meat pies for the cocktail hour.

• Drinks

  Zobo and chapman by the jug. Kunu aya for the kids.

Pricing

What it usually lands at.

• $25 to $40 per guest

  for a wedding or owambe with full setup, three to five dishes, and serving staff if you want them.

• $120 to $220 per tray

  for drop-off catering. Cheaper when you order multiple trays.

• Delivery $35 to $60

  to Brampton from our Toronto kitchen. Included on full-service catering bookings.