Ethiopian food is a vibrant and aromatic cuisine, known for its rich, well-spiced dishes and communal dining experience. Central to this tradition is the practice of Gursha, a gesture of friendship and love where one person feeds another by hand, symbolizing unity and the bond between people. Meals often feature injera, a soft, tangy flatbread used to scoop up flavorful stews and vegetables, creating a shared experience that goes beyond mere sustenance to celebrate togetherness and cultural heritage.

An Abugida is a type of writing system where each symbol typically represents a consonant-vowel combination. In this system, the basic symbol represents a consonant sound, and modifications to this symbol indicate the vowel sound that follows. The term “Abugida” comes from the first four letters of the Ge’ez script, an ancient script used in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Unlike alphabets, where each vowel and consonant is written separately, or syllabaries, where each symbol represents a full syllable, Abugidas offer a middle ground that efficiently encodes phonetic information, making them distinct and versatile writing systems.

Come ready to delight your palate with the flavourful food of Ethiopia – using only your hands (no cutlery needed)!

Cost includes a fragrant welcome tea, a shared platter with a variety of meats and vegetables with flatbread and a coffee/tea to wrap up the meal. Additional drinks your own tab.

Vegetarian option available but please let us know of this and any dietary requirements and allergies as soon as possible to avoid incurring additional costs on the day. Contact us on [email protected]