01/10/2026
Black History Month feels particularly meaningful to us at The Ripe Avocado. As a proudly Black-owned business, creating food and experiences that celebrate culture, heritage and representation is woven into who we are.
So, as we mark the start of this year’s Black History Month, we’re looking back at a very special evening with Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
Their London offices became a space for Black creativity, culture and conversation, bringing together clients, colleagues, artists and curators for an evening of guided tours, panel discussions and powerful performances from Tyreis Holder and Othello De’Souza-Hartley, with tours led by Levi Naidu Mitchell and Tonye Ekine.
And, of course, there was food.
We created a menu that brought together our founders’ West African heritage with flavours and ingredients from across the globe - including plantain crisps with mango, pineapple and Scotch bonnet, banana leaf baked sea bass with jerk black bean sauce and shredded chilli, and sweet potato brownie made with Komuntu chocolate.
It was the kind of event we love being part of - where food isn’t simply something to serve, but another way to tell stories, celebrate identity and bring people together.
We’re incredibly proud of the part we played in such a thoughtful celebration of Black culture and creativity. And we can’t wait to head back to Willkie Farr & Gallagher for this year’s celebration. 🖤
Later this month, we’ll also be sitting down with our founder, Jay, to hear what Black History Month means to him, and why celebrating Black stories, heritage and representation is so important to The Ripe Avocado.
Here’s to another month of recognising, celebrating and making space for Black voices, stories and creativity.
