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LOPE

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Creating. Building. Becoming
Founder of @africanaroma.uk
📍: Manchester

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We didn’t plan for the police delay, but thankfully, we planned for the unexpected.

Arriving two hours early saved the entire event and Temitope still got the proper Lagos Owambe she trusted us to deliver.

Planning your wedding or celebration? Send us a DM to create your African Aroma experience.

#AfricanAromaUK #NigerianCatererUK #UKEventCatering by @beinglope_

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I didn’t get everything right when I started building African Aroma. These four mistakes taught me the hard way.

1. Not pricing the full job

I used to think mostly about ingredients. I wasn’t always considering the hours spent shopping, cooking, packing, cleaning, travelling, paying staff and responding to customers. A busy food business is not always a profitable one.

2. Trying to do everything myself

Cooking, packing, posting content, answering messages and handling events. I thought doing everything myself meant I was hardworking. Really, I was making it harder for the business to grow.

3. Saying yes to almost every order

Not every order is worth accepting, especially when it stretches you beyond your capacity. Learning to say no has helped me protect the quality of my food, my customer experience and myself.

4. Using the same phone number for my personal life and my business.

At first, it felt convenient. But soon, customer enquiries, order updates, calls and personal messages were all coming through the same number. Messages got buried, and I never really felt like I could switch off.

I should have set up a separate business line and WhatsApp Business account from the beginning. It would have helped me stay organised, create boundaries and look more professional.

I’m Chef Lope, founder of @africanaroma.uk . Follow me for the honest side of building a catering business in the UK.

#FoodBusinessUK #CateringBusinessUK #NigerianCatererUK #FoodEntrepreneur #ManchesterCaterer by @beinglope_

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One thing you’ll notice about our events is the intention behind them.

We pay attention to the things people might easily overlook. How the food is presented, how the table comes together, how everything looks when your guests walk into the room.

Because for us, catering has never been just about serving good food. It’s about adding something beautiful to the whole experience.

Your event could be our next masterpiece. Get in touch to book your date.

The artist and her art.

#UKWeddingCaterer #NigerianCatererUK #LuxuryCatering by @beinglope_

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2 months ago

Happy Sunday 🫶❤️

Just checking in behind the face that brings your favourite meals to life.

Thank you for every order, every referral, and every kind word. Your support means more than you know.

Wishing you a beautiful week filled with peace, favour, and good things ahead. by @beinglope_

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