Momma Cherri

This isn't just cooking… it's a whole experience

Strong. Personal. Different. Step into Momma's kitchen and leave with memories, leftovers, and a full heart.

Perfect for

Hen parties
Birthdays
Family gatherings
Private dinners
Team events
Visitors to Brighton & Hove
Anyone who wants food, laughter, stories, and soul

How it works

1

Tell us what you're planning

Send your date, guest numbers, location, and the type of event.

2

We shape the experience with you

We'll help you choose the best format, food, and flow for your group.

3

Momma brings the soul

You get food, stories, flavour, warmth, and an experience people remember.

Enquire About Your Event

Not sure what you need yet? That's fine — send us the basics and we'll help you work it out.

Interactive Cooking Experiences

Soul food cuisine. Beginner-friendly. Based at our Brighton & Hove studio — or we come to your venue.

Momma Cherri teaching a young boy to cook in her kitchen

Hands-on cooking with Momma — all ages welcome

A family enjoying a soul food feast after a Momma Cherri cooking experience

The best part — sitting down to enjoy what you've made together

Why Momma Cherri?

A family legacy of matriarch cooks — from Mexico to France to Greece.

Brighton's first American Soul Food restaurant.

Gordon Ramsay cleaned his plate on Kitchen Nightmares.

“Food is my love language.”

What's On The Menu?

The following is an overview of some of the dishes you can expect. Full menu is agreed prior to your arrival.

Starters & Salads

  • Sweetcorn, crab and prawn Bisque*
  • Catfish and prawn ceviche*
  • Cornbread
  • Sweet potato salad with sour cream dip
  • Kale salad with toasted pine nuts and parmesan shavings
  • Tomato, cucumber, mozzarella, & avocado salad
  • Fruity Coleslaw, apple and orange
  • Devilled eggs
  • Halloumi and pomegranate salsa

Mains

  • Meat or Vegetarian Jambalaya
  • Jerk chicken wings*
  • Jerk belly pork*
  • Catfish goujons*
  • Blackened Catfish & Prawns
  • Gumbo with chicken, chorizo, sausages, okra*
  • Buttermilk fried Chicken*
  • BBQ Ribs*

*Vegetarian and vegan alternatives available

Dessert

  • Key lime pie
  • Peach Cobbler
  • Homemade Ice cream

Drinks

  • Tea, coffee, water, soft drinks
  • Over 18's are welcome to provide their own alcoholic beverages

Private Dining & Outside Catering

Birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, or just because. Momma brings the kitchen to you — anywhere in the UK. Bespoke menus, flexible group sizes, and always with soul.

Momma Cherri with a happy family and a huge soul food spread at their home

Momma comes to you — private dining at your home

Momma Cherri smiling behind a kitchen counter full of soul food dishes

Soul food feasts, prepared with love

Enquire Now

Ready to Book?

Whether it's a cooking experience at Momma's studio, private dining, or outside catering — fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you within 2 working days.

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