• Tolani The African Chef


Welcome to Modern African Cuisine

Cooking is my way of expressing culture, memory, and connection. I create modern African dishes using high‑quality, locally sourced ingredients – fresh from Bürkliplatz, inspired by my Nigerian heritage and shaped by my life in Ireland and Zürich. My ambition is to bring African cuisine to a new, contemporary level – authentic, elegant, and urban.

About Me / Bio

I’m Dorcas, founder of TOLANI. Born in Ireland to Nigerian parents, I now live in Zürich’s Seefeld and work as a Private Chef. Before dedicating myself fully to cooking, I worked as a Biotech Engineer – a profession that taught me precision, process understanding, and uncompromising quality. This mindset shapes my kitchen: clear, careful, intentional. Cooking is more than a profession to me. It is my language. My way of sharing culture. My way of bringing people together.

Philosophy

My cooking blends African tradition with modern culinary craft. Fresh, local produce from Zürich meets flavours from Nigeria – refined, elegant, contemporary. I believe in authenticity without clichés. In quality without over‑staging. And in the idea that African cuisine deserves a place in Zürich’s premium dining landscape. Every dish is created with respect – for the ingredients, for the heritage, and for the people who enjoy it.

Services

As a Private Chef I create bespoke menus for dinners, events, and intimate gatherings. My Catering offers elegant, modern African cuisine for companies, embassies, cultural institutions, and private occasions. Through my Cooking Classes and market experiences at Bürkliplatz, guests gain a behind‑the‑scenes look into my culinary approach.

Bookings & Orders

For Private Chef requests, events, or culinary concepts: I develop menus individually – tailored to the occasion, number of guests, and desired atmosphere. Please send inquiries via the booking form or by phone. I will respond personally.

Weekly changing menus – fresh, local, organic. Orders until 6 PM for the following day. All dishes are prepared with care and can be picked up or delivered.

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