Welcome To Jaiyé!
Jaiyé is a Yorùbá word meaning “to enjoy life, to live fully.”
Here at Jaiyé, it’s a reminder to make time for good food, good people, and genuine connection.
Founded by Funke Olatunde, a British Afro-Caribbean creative and Registered Midwife with Nigerian and Trinidadian roots, Jaiyé is a love letter to the flavours and values that shaped her.
Funke grew up in a home where food was a language of love — where Nigerian stews simmered beside Caribbean coco tea, and every meal carried the warmth of community.
At university, that love became something bigger. She began cooking for friends and classmates, running a small food venture from her student kitchen that grew to over seventy orders a day at its peak, before she left to pursue a midwifery degree. Later, during lockdown, she reignited that spark through Jerk BBQ and Nigerian–Caribbean fusion meals delivered to friends and family.
Those experiences made her realise just how deeply food connects people. She felt it again and again; the laughter, the comfort, the joy — and thought, “I can really do something with this.”
After working in healthcare, Funke saw first hand how much environments matter; how kindness, belonging and culture can transform people’s wellbeing. Out of that understanding came a quiet resolve to build something better: a space where everyone feels welcome, respected and cared for.
Jaiyé was born from that vision. A place that blends restaurant-quality food with the warmth of home, serving up modern West African flavours, in intimate supper clubs designed for conversation, connection and joy.
Every dish tells a story, every table holds space for community.
Come for the food. Stay for the feeling.
The Jaiyé community
"Where comfort meets culture and flavour meets friendship"
This is Jaiyé — your table is ready.
Whether you’re a budding chef, a supper club enthusiast, or just here for the vibes — Jaiyé was made for you!
We’re a vibrant mix of culture lovers, kitchen creatives, and people who just love good food.
But more than that — we’re a growing community built on joy, flavour, and real connection.
A space to discover, to share, to belong.
This is Jaiyé. Your seat’s already waiting.
Jaiyé is a Yorùbá word that speaks to living fully and enjoying life with intention. At Jaiyé we believe in eating life before it eats us, which means slowing down, choosing joy, choosing good food and choosing good company. Our supper clubs are the perfect place to start. They are intimate evenings built around six thoughtful courses, warm reception and a room full of people who value connection. It is a space where you can feel comfortable, meet new faces, share good food and enjoy a night that feels simple, genuine and memorable.
As we grow, Jaiyé will expand into a wider world of food experiences. We are creating immersive cooking classes and competitive cooking sessions that invite you to play, learn and explore new flavours. We're also working towards offering private dining for people who want something beautifully tailored, we'll take care of the menu, the atmosphere and the hosting. And for events where you already have the setting, Jaiyé catering will bring the food to you with the same quality, presentation and care that define everything we do.
Wherever you meet us, Jaiyé is here to bring people together and help you savour life one plate at a time.