London Senegalese restaurant seeks £50,000 to find permanent home

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 15:31 · Archive

Little Baobab, London's only dedicated Senegalese restaurant, is fundraising to secure permanent premises after the Africa Centre in Southwark closed in July.

Little Baobab, London's only dedicated Senegalese restaurant, operated from the Africa Centre in Southwark until July, when the organisation closed due to financial pressures. The restaurant also provides free cooking lessons and training opportunities for young people, and has served as a community hub for those connected to Senegal and Africa.

Founder Khadim Mane has launched a Crowdfunder campaign seeking £50,000 to secure a permanent home. The fundraising target covers an open kitchen, equipment and furniture, along with pre-opening expenses including a rent deposit and legal fees. Since leaving the Africa Centre, Little Baobab has operated through catering events, kitchen takeovers and monthly events in Lower Clapton.

Mane said he is determined to keep the restaurant going. He described the establishment as 'like being in your living room with your friends' and emphasised that it is about community rather than profit. 'Little Baobab is Little Baobab anywhere we go, we can make it happen and I'm not going to give it up,' he said.

London Senegalese restaurant seeks £50,000 to find permanent home — Image: Evening Standard

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London's only Senegalese restaurant and cooking school races to find new homeLittle Baobab has just two weeks to raise £50,000 after the closure of the south London cultural centre it’s based inEvening Standard · 25 Oct, 15:10
London chef desperate to save 'living room' restaurant after sudden closure leaves it homelessLittle Baobab is an award-winning restaurant serving authentic Senegalese cuisineMyLondon · 24 Oct, 08:45

In this story: Little Baobab · Africa Centre · Khadim Mane · Southwark · London · Senegal

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