Dinner With Friends

Dinner at Chishuru - A West African Michelin star dining experience. Owned and run by Joké the first black female Michelin-starred chef in the UK.

Join a select group of peers for an intimate dining experience where conversation takes center stage. With only six guests, this isn’t a corporate networking event—it’s a chance to have real, uninterrupted discussions with people you may not have met but should definitely know.

The small group format is intentional. Rather than splitting into side conversations, everyone at the table will engage together. We'll explore a range of topics, from personal passions to current events, in an open and relaxed atmosphere.

I’ve handpicked each guest because I believe they’ll bring something valuable to the table, whether it’s a fresh perspective, a shared challenge, or just good conversation.

There’s no sales agenda and no sponsorship—just a chance to meet interesting people, share ideas, and see where the evening takes you.

It’s an evening designed for leaders who appreciate thoughtful conversations and meaningful connections over a great meal.

This is not just an event. It’s a dinner with friends.

The Restaraunt:

Joké’s desire to work in food harked back to her university years as a student in Nigeria, where she studied biological sciences and ran a fish & chip cart in her spare time.

Having moved to the UK with her family 20 years ago, she worked in a number of fields including care, health & safety and property management, before starting in food with a van outside her church in southeast London. She ran a supper club or two, and then in 2020 won a competition to win a three-month restaurant popup in Brixton Village, south London.

When Jay Rayner from the Observer came in and gave the restaurant a rave review, the popup became permanent. The Brixton site closed in October 2022 and Joké then operated popups at Quality Wines, Carousel, 180 The Strand and the Globe Tavern in Borough Market, before moving Chishuru to its permanent new home in Fitzrovia in September 2023.

In February 2024, Michelin awarded Chishuru a Michelin star, making Joké the first black female Michelin-starred chef in the UK. Joké was named ‘Chef of the Year’ at the National Restaurant Awards 2024.

Host or Publisher Charles Parkinson