Lerato Umah-Shaylor

Lerato Umah-Shaylor is a food writer, presenter and leading voice in African cuisine, and the founder of Lerato Foods & Naturals. Inspired by her love of Africa and the glorious foods of the continent, she set up popular, immersive supper clubs and cooking classes in London, Brighton, and the South East. Growing up in both West Africa and the UK, while extensively travelling around the continent, Lerato's unique perspective can be seen in her approach to cooking. She uses her personal...See more

Lerato Umah-Shaylor is a food writer, presenter and leading voice in African cuisine, and the founder of Lerato Foods & Naturals. Inspired by her love of Africa and the glorious foods of the continent, she set up popular, immersive supper clubs and cooking classes in London, Brighton, and the South East. Growing up in both West Africa and the UK, while extensively travelling around the continent, Lerato's unique perspective can be seen in her approach to cooking. She uses her personal experiences from Lagos, London, and beyond and rich African traditions to create contemporary yet nostalgic recipes. She lives in London. See less