Holiday Feasts Catered by Local Businesses
As we wrap up the year and head into the holiday season, one thing to look forward to is the delectable dishes we’ll be sharing with our loved ones. From mbuzi roasted to perfection over a smokey fire to the special stew whose recipe your grandmother perfected in her youth to the delicious baked treats we indulge in to celebrate another year round the sun, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Need some catering options for your festivities? Well, we have just the list for you!
Kienyeji’s Store: Re-popularising Traditional Cuisine
Miriam Nabakwe is a self-proclaimed ‘forgotten foods ambassador’. Her mission is to bring back authentic traditional Luhya foods back to the dining table. Drawing from a wealth of local knowledge, her business employs older women who aid in the preparation of healthy superfoods and delicious stews – in pure clay cooking pots, no less! Some of the dishes they offer include obwoba (mushrooms) mrenda (jute plant), munyoobo (peanut sauce), emele (mashed green bananas), and many others. Visit Kienyeji’s Store in Mall Sixty Six for some in-house dining, or order straight to your own dining table.
Beauty and the Feast Ke: Providing Christmas Cheer for All
Co-founded by Chef Njuguna Mugo and his spouse, Beauty and the Feast Ke is a local business that specialises in a variety of cuisines including local Kenyan foods, Thai, and Lebanese foods. Whether you’re looking to host an office Christmas party or a family barbecue, Beauty and the Feast can cater to your needs. They have their own Christmas menu featuring treats from all around the world and even have customised gingerbread house kits providing festive – and tasty – fun for the kids!
Anez Catering Ltd: Banquet Catering for the Holidays
For those who are hosting large gatherings, Anez’s catering might be the perfect caterer for you! Founded by Zena Hassan, this local business is known for its elaborate set ups and ornate dining arrangements. Anez Catering’s client roster includes the likes of corporate clients, educational institutes and wedding planners, speaking volumes of the high-quality services they provide. Dive into their gorgeous selection for you Christmas buffet!
Akinyi’s Plate: Holiday Delights Straight from the Lake
“You’ve not eaten fish if you’ve not eaten Akinyi’s fish!”. This is a slogan by Sylvia Akinyi, the proud owner of Akinyi’s Plate. This fish delivery service is locally famed for the fresh fish they deliver from the banks of Nam Lolwe (Lake Victoria) to your plate. Sylvia got her love of food from her mother and dana (grandmother) and her menu of offerings boasts a variety of fish dishes including grilled fish with plantain, omena (Silver syprinid) soup, and her most popular dish, wet coconut fish. If you’re craving some lakeside delicacies this holiday, Akinyi’s Plate is caterer to order from!
What local food businesses do you love ordering from during the Christmas season? Share the joy!
