Authentic Ghanaian Catering
Ghanaian Catering in London
From engagement ceremonies to white weddings, naming days and milestone birthdays. Authentic Ghanaian cooking, premium plating, and the warmth of home delivered across London.
Cooking That Feels Like Home
Ghanaian Food, Done the Way Aunties Approve
Ghanaian catering in London is a busy market, but very few teams cook the food the way it should be cooked. Spice levels get diluted, the stock gets shortcut, the jollof goes wrong, and guests notice immediately. We built Mijays Bar to fix that. Our kitchen team cooks Ghanaian food the way it was taught at home in Accra, Kumasi and Tema, then plates it with the polish a London event deserves.
We cater for engagement ceremonies, white weddings, naming days, funerals, sixtieth birthdays and corporate cultural events across Greater London. Whether it is a one-table family dinner for twenty or a marquee wedding for six hundred, the same standards apply. Real stock. Real heat. Real palm oil where it belongs. Nothing thinned out for the British palate.
Where it elevates the event, we also bring our signature mocktail bar, drinks display and canapé service. That combination gives families the comfort of authentic Ghanaian food alongside a luxury bar experience that feels current and photo-ready.
What's Included
What Our Ghanaian Catering Includes
Choose any combination from below or let our team build a complete package around your guest count, venue and budget.
Traditional Mains
Jollof rice, waakye, fufu, banku, kenkey, omotuo, fried rice, kelewele and rich proteins prepared by Ghanaian chefs.
Stews & Soups
Light soup, palmnut soup, groundnut soup, kontomire stew, garden egg stew, served with the right accompaniments.
Small Chops & Starters
Chicken wings, gizdodo, kebabs, samosas, spring rolls and bite-size plates for cocktail receptions.
Traditional Drinks
Sobolo (zobo), pito, palm wine, asaana, ice kenkey and chilled regional drinks for guests of every generation.
Luxury Mocktail Bar
An alcohol-free signature menu styled to your event for elders and non-drinking guests, on the same bar as your traditional drinks.
Canapé Catering
European-style canapés with Ghanaian flavour twists for cocktail hour and arrival drinks.
Service Staff
A trained team of chefs, bartenders and servers who arrive in uniform and respect the order of service.
Premium Presentation
Gold trays, polished glassware, fresh florals and tablescaping that match a luxury London event aesthetic.
Dietary Accommodation
Halal, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options on request, with allergens managed end-to-end.
Why Ghanaian Families Book Mijays
Authenticity First, Polish Second, Compromise Never
Many Ghanaian families in London end up cooking their own events because the catering options on offer either compromise the food or compromise the presentation. We refuse to make that trade-off. Our kitchen is run by chefs who grew up cooking these dishes, and our front-of-house is run by a hospitality team trained to luxury hotel standards.
Every catering brief starts with a tasting conversation. You tell us which dishes are non-negotiable, which family member's recipe you want us to honour, and which moments of the day need to feel especially special. We build the menu and the service plan around that, then walk you through it before the event so nothing is left to chance.
For weddings and large events, we coordinate directly with your venue, planner, MC and DJ. The catering should support the flow of the day, not interrupt it. That means courses landing at the right moment, drinks arriving without being chased, and a quiet, organised pack-down so the family can relax once the last guest has left.
Signature Ghanaian dishes our clients ask for again and again
- Smoked jollof rice with grilled chicken and shito
- Waakye with the full accompaniments, including gari, fish and salad
- Light soup with fufu and goat or assorted meat
- Kelewele with spiced peanuts as a passed canapé
- Palmnut soup with banku or omotuo
- Chinchinga skewers and gizdodo for cocktail hour
Suitable Occasions
Events We Cater
Ghanaian gatherings cover the full arc of life. We cook for every one of them with the same care.
Engagement Ceremonies
White Weddings
Naming Ceremonies
Milestone Birthdays
Funerals & Memorials
Cultural Showcases
Pricing Guidance
Ghanaian Catering Pricing
Most clients combine per-guest catering with a bar package. The figures below are starting points, with bespoke pricing built into your written proposal.
Canapé Catering
£23
per guest
Traditional Snack Catering
£8
per guest
Wedding Packages
from £1,899
Luxury Local Bar Experience
from £1,799
All packages are bespoke and final pricing depends on guest numbers, menu selections, staffing requirements, venue location and event specifications.
Coverage
Where We Cater
We cater Ghanaian events across Greater London with regular travel into Kent, Essex and the surrounding Home Counties.
Client Stories
What Clients Say
"The jollof was perfect. The waakye was perfect. My mother stopped worrying after the first plate landed. That alone made it worth every penny."
Akosua B.
Engagement Ceremony, Croydon
"We needed a caterer who understood both the Ghanaian traditional and the British venue. Mijays handled both with grace. The team felt like family by the end of the night."
Kwesi & Ama
White Wedding, Essex
"We've used three caterers in five years. This was the first time guests asked us for the company's contact instead of just the recipe."
The Boateng Family
60th Birthday, London
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cook authentic Ghanaian food or a watered-down version?
Authentic. Our kitchen is led by Ghanaian chefs who cook the dishes the way they learned them at home. We adjust heat to your preference but we never compromise on stock, spice base or ingredients.
Can you cater for both Ghanaian and non-Ghanaian guests at the same event?
Yes. We design dual menus that keep the traditional dishes centre-stage while offering accessible European-style options for guests less familiar with West African food. Nothing on the menu is filler.
Do you supply traditional drinks like palm wine and sobolo?
Yes. Authentic palm wine, sobolo (zobo), asaana, pito and a full traditional drinks bar can be added to your catering package. These are most commonly served at engagement ceremonies and naming days.
Can you cater funerals and memorial services?
Yes, and we treat these with the discretion and dignity they deserve. Our team will work quietly in the background, scaling food and service to the rhythm of the day without intruding.
How many guests can you cater for?
We routinely cater between 30 and 600 guests across London. Larger events are scoped on request and may require additional kitchen and service infrastructure depending on your venue.
Do you cater outside London?
Yes. We regularly travel into Kent, Essex and the surrounding Home Counties. Travel and logistics are quoted transparently as part of your bespoke proposal.
Can we taste the food before booking?
Tastings can be arranged for confirmed bookings, typically eight to twelve weeks before the event date. This gives you the chance to finalise the menu and meet the chef before the day.
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