Throughout history,people of African descent have embodied the philosophy “joy” is a form of resistance “. We’re celebrating the international day for people of African descent with music and movement for the culture to celebrate finding joy in the resistance. We’ll be sharing delicious Nigerian eats from @chefdruw
KARIBU RESTAURANT GRAND OPENING 5.20.24
I’m excited to announce a new business venture in addition to my regular food services. I will be acting as the HEAD CHEF for the new and hottest African restaurant in town, @kaributaste!
Join us THIS SATURDAY for our grand opening! Hope to see you there and to taste some of the best African cuisines in town. 🇳🇬
GREAT FOOD EXPO 4.20.24
Exciting news!
Not only was I an exhibiitor at the #greatfoodexpo2024 on April 20th & 21st at the Phoenix Convention Center, but I was a featured Chef on the Main Cooking Stage!
Was thrilled to share the stage with celebrity chefs Valerie Bertinelli,Award Winning Actress, Bestselling Author and Star of Food Network’s “Valerie’s Home Cooking
Exciting news!
Not only was I an exhibiitor at the #greatfoodexpo2024 on April 20th & 21st at the Phoenix Convention Center, but I was a featured Chef on the Main Cooking Stage!
Was thrilled to share the stage with celebrity chefs Valerie Bertinelli,Award Winning Actress, Bestselling Author and Star of Food Network’s “Valerie’s Home Cooking” and “Kids Baking Championship”.
Also there was Anne Burrell, Star of Food Network’s “Chef Wanted”, “Worst Cooks in America” and “Secrets of a Restaurant Chef”.
What a dream come true 🤩
VoyagePhoenix Magazine Feature
I’m excited to announce that I have been featured in voyagephoenix magazine!
VoyagePhoenix highlights the best entrepreneurs of Phoenix, Scottsdale & Tempe area and I am happy to join this amazing group.
https://voyagephoenix.com/interview/meet-andrew-ukandu-of-chef-druw-llc/
The Whole CEO -"Ignite" Cohort: 4.1.24 - 6.9.24
Salisha Rigsbee,lawyer and founder of "The whole CEO"graciously extended an exclusive invitation for me to lend my culinary expertise as an instructor for their upcoming 8-week cohort program, catering to 40 businesses from April 1st to June 9th.
This program is meticulously designed to empower entrepreneurs by honing their skills and cultivating essential CEO traits. Stay connected and follow our journey at www.imawholeceo.com.
Eastlake Community Kitchen Grand Opening: 2.17.24
In partnership with Local First Arizona, First Institutional Baptist Church and other foodpreneurs we celebrated the grand opening of our Eastlake Community Kitchen at the Garden Workspace in downtown phoenix.
We also enjoyed shopping from different retail vendors, artists and other food-based businesses that will be operating out of the kitchen.
For more details visit: https://localfirstaz.com/events/eastlake-community-kitchen-grand-opening
Arizona's Family News - 2.9.24
My first television debut was on Arizona’s Family News!
Joining forces with Local First Arizona,we unveiled the grand opening of the Eastlake Community Kitchen in the heart of downtown Phoenix.
I talked about my journey of becoming a foodpreneur and gave information about my new kitchen!
Follow Local First AZ at www.localfirstaz.com
District 8 Kickoff to the Holidays: Sneaker Ball - 12.11.23
Grateful for the opportunity to be a featured vendor at “The District 8 Kickoff to The Holidays - Sneaker Ball” hosted by Phoenix City Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington.
It was a fantastic experience contributing to our community.
ASU National Association of Black Journalists - 11.3.23
In partnership with Arizona State University, I had a great time hosting a cooking class for ASU National Association of Black Journalists, teaching the students the importance of healthy meal prepping and the saving benefits.
Thank you for allowing me to teach your students some quick and easy meals while on the go! Let’s get to cooking!
Instagram: @nabj_atasu
Pan-African Food Festival -11.4.23
Honored to have been invited as a featured vendor to the first annual Pan-African Food Festival!
We had so much fun meeting the community of downtown Phoenix and joining our fellow business vendors from the south, Caribbean and the African continent.
Looking forward to next year!
Instagram: @panafricanfoodfestivalaz
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