Chef Dumebi Lifestyle

02/08/2025

Join Us for a Monthly Culinary Experience!
Step into the kitchen with Chef Kossi and learn to create some of our favourite dishes from the past ten years — perfect for adults and little chefs alike!
🗓️ Starts August 5th – Weekly Classes
👨‍🍳 Hands-on recipes from our classic menu
👩‍👧 Fun for adults & kids (ages 6+)
⏱️ 1.5-hour class
💵 N25,000 per session
📧 Bookings: [email protected]

A delicious way to spend time together, learn new skills, and make lasting memories. Spaces are limited — book now!

19/03/2024

Posted • Navigating the Storm: A Decade of Restaurant Ownership in Lagos

A decade ago, the prospect of opening a restaurant in Lagos held a promise of adventure and prosperity. The culinary landscape was ripe with opportunities, and the city’s vibrant energy seemed to welcome new ventures with open arms. However, as time unfolded, the reality of running a restaurant in this dynamic metropolis revealed itself to be far more challenging than anticipated.

The economic landscape of Nigeria, marked by its volatility and unpredictability, has been a relentless adversary for business owners. Escalating costs of essential commodities like diesel and imported ingredients have become formidable obstacles to profitability. As a restaurant owner, I have found myself constantly grappling with the ever-increasing expenses, particularly in sourcing quality ingredients such as imported cheese and flour.

The quality of locally available flour, unfortunately, fails to meet the standards necessary for producing premium bread and pastries. This stark reality not only compromises the integrity of our menu but also constrains our ability to innovate and offer diverse culinary experiences to our customers. In a city where discerning palates demand excellence, compromising on quality is not an option.

Amidst these challenges, the daily operations of running a restaurant in Lagos have become a Herculean task. The myriad of issues that arise—from malfunctioning air conditioning units to network failures on the point-of-sale system—constantly threaten to derail our efforts to provide exceptional service. It is a delicate balancing act, trying to maintain the seamless flow of operations while addressing the multitude of technical glitches that seem to plague us incessantly.

Full article on my LinkedIn page

28/12/2023

We are hiring for 2024 🥳🥳🥳

Positions available
Baker and Line Cook

Submit CVs to [email protected]

07/09/2023

Let's have a baking party and be creative 🍪🍰🎂

RSVP via WhatsApp on 09081958531 or 08171116842

25/05/2023

Still the same delicious gourmet burgers

We are now Chef Dumebi Burger Bar

23/05/2023

Creating burgers gives me great joy 🤩

17/05/2023

16/05/2023

Oh yasssss you made through another work day and you deserve a fab burger

Burgers don't need to be calorific, it could simply be a hamburger or even ditching the bun entirely

How to do you like your burger?

Find on Lagos City eats app

14/02/2023

We are passionate and absolutely love what we do. Whether it's a Chef inspired off menu dish or our everyday dishes we love you dining with us

Happy Valentine's day ♥️

Chef Dumebi's valentine's menu is available all day till February 19th 2023 ♥️♥️
Subject to availability

Special thanks to for the fav red balloon decor ♥️♥️♥️

10/02/2023

My Valentine's menu at Samantha's features all my favourite dishes personally eaten with all my favourite people

If you don't fancy any of the options simply ask for the Chef's choice which will have a beef, lamb, fish or vegan option.

If you'd only like a Starter, Main or a sweet tooth like me we'd be happy to have you too.

My team and I are at your service

Cheers to Love ♥️

Happy Valentine's month

Chef Dumebi