6 Black-Owned Food & Drink Businesses in the UK to consider before your usual go-to

Although 2020 has been a roller coaster of a year, with more tragedy and devastation than anything any of us have faced before, it's time to learn from the mistakes we've been making and reconstruct our attitudes to make for a more peaceful, intelligent planet.

Although this post is focused on black-owned businesses that DESERVE the support that other businesses have been thriving off, I'd like to start by saying the horror that we've endured in 2020 cannot be for nothing. We cannot go back to treating the planet along with certain members of society with the disrespect that it's faced for far too long. We cannot retreat back to comfort just because the problem isn't directly affecting us - if activists of the past had the same regressive attitude then the world we live in today would be significantly underdeveloped.

No real change comes easy, but you can start by not letting 2020 and all that's happened be a 'phase' - we cannot go back to trashing the planet, and we cannot go back to being ignorant when it comes to racism. Baring all of the above in mind, and to move things to a lighter tone, we have an opportunity to do some real good! To help out as much as we can, and while the whole world is on standby with lockdown, we have the time and energy to put into making a difference!

So without further ado, here is a list of amazing black-owned food and drink businesses that are worth your time, money, and support.

1. Malobi's

Malobi's is a plant based movement whose main product is Fonio - a vegan, gluten-free nutritious West African grain. Malobi's provides a list of recipes on their website which you can find here

2.  Little Baobab



Little Baobab's pop-up in London brings Senegal's cuisine and culture to the UK capital. It's also a great little venue for events and music! Although they're currently closed due to lockdown, they sell their famous Chilli Sauce here.

3. Just Like Mummy's


Just Like Mummy's sells tailor-made event cakes. Chief Cake Engineer Krystle Ijeoma Oguntayo created the company, influenced by her mothers passion for baking when she was a child. Just Like Mummy's also provides cake classes and different ways to bake with children!
 
4. Borrow My // Blender, by Keep it SimpElle  



 Borrow My // Blender caters to London Events with pop-up Smoothie bars! The company has a range of different packages for different style events. The concept was created by Elle Linton, a professional fitness entrepreneur operating in the UK's capital.

5. GÙZZÜ


Similar to Borrow My // Blender, GÙZZÜ drinks caters to events using a team of Mixologists! This company also provides hot drinks and smoothies but is better known for serving at events like hen/stag parties, weddings and birthdays. They serve the most AMAZING looking cocktails.

6. Divine Flava

Divine Flava delivers Indomie Noodles across the UK! They are so easy to make and are loved nationwide (they are especially popular amongst African, Caribbean and Asian households) - they also offer discounts and free delivery depending on what/where you buy from.