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Kwame Amfo is a Ghanaian private chef, hospitality consultant, and culinary entrepreneur dedicated to elevating African cuisine and hospitality on the global stage.
With a background spanning hospitality operations, luxury private dining, business strategy, and restaurant concept development, Kwame’s work exists at the intersection of culture, experience, and innovation.
Amfo has a rich portfolio of experience with food and the business management of it. Notable among them is offering catering services for a State Banquet Cocktail held in honour of the Prince of Wales, hosted by HE the President and First Lady of Ghana — catered for King Charles and the Queen Consort of the United Kingdom.
Amfo has been the private chef for Hollywood actors Adam Driver and family, Mr. Idris Elba and family on multiple trips to Ghana and other African countries, as well as Jack Dorsey, Founder of Twitter Inc., Chelsea football stars, and World Bank executives amongst others.
He has been featured on many media platforms including BBC World, Food Network, Luxure Magazine (UK) and other local and international publications. He has travelled extensively across Europe, Asia, and Africa to render his services.
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Kwame has always believed the purpose of living is to look after one another. From making small donations to children’s homes and street children, he maximised his efforts as he entered the world of business.
Kwame was announced as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency on 3 December 2020. He is a member of the LuQuLuQu campaign and has helped raise awareness and support for people forced to flee.
In 2018, Kwame hosted a private dinner with notable personalities to discuss the refugee issue, auctioning customized chocolates and donating all proceeds to UNHCR. He also developed the Celebrity Carwash to raise funds in support of families forced to flee, and participated in Step for Safety walks in Ghana in 2018 and 2019.
Kwame is also co-founder of Sole Purpose, a humanitarian organisation providing shoes to the homeless, concentrating mostly on street children.
Kwame’s style of leadership is key to the success of his business. He believes employees must feel as part of the business to work efficiently. He is a strong believer in Equal Employment Opportunities, Empowering Women, and Development of Human Resources.
