A Business Gathering With Food, Culture & Atmosphere
- African restaurant and bar with a strong cultural identity
- Husband-and-wife-led local business with a community-focused approach
- West African and African fusion dishes
- Group menu options discussed directly with the team
- Bar service available with dining
- Music-led atmosphere for social team occasions
- Dietary requirements discussed before booking
- Direct enquiry route for availability and planning

A More Relaxed Alternative to a Traditional Function Space
Not every business gathering needs the formality of a hotel suite or conference room. Ebony Table offers a restaurant-led setting where colleagues, clients and local partners can connect over West African food, drinks and conversation in a more relaxed environment.
This makes it particularly suitable for team socials, client meals, informal business lunches and company celebrations where atmosphere and hospitality matter as much as the occasion itself. If you are looking for something less conventional, explore our restaurant setting.
Food for Your Event
Food is at the centre of the Ebony Table experience. Our menu draws on Nigerian and wider West African influences, giving colleagues, clients and guests the opportunity to enjoy distinctive African flavours as part of their gathering.
Depending on availability and the arrangements agreed with our team, your menu can include a selection of our most popular dishes, such as Jollof rice, Ebony Special rice, fried plantain, Suya, pepper soup, pounded yam, Tilapia fish, and a variety of meat dishes.
If you are hiring the restaurant exclusively, we can also offer greater flexibility and create a bespoke menu to suit your preferences and the style of your event. This could include alternative cuisines, such as a traditional English-style buffet, or a combination of dishes tailored to your guests and requirements. Please speak to our team about the options available when planning your event.
Our chefs have experience preparing African cuisine in Nigeria and London and are trained in food hygiene. Recipes are influenced by traditions passed down through generations, while our Head Chef’s wider culinary experience allows us to discuss suitable menu options for different occasions.
If anyone attending has allergies, intolerances or other dietary needs, please let us know when enquiring so these can be discussed before your booking.

How to Plan Your Booking
Share Your Preferred Date
Send your preferred date and any flexibility so the team can advise on availability.
Discuss Food & Format
Explain whether you want a sit-down meal, drinks with food, a team social or another business gathering. Mention dietary requirements and your preferred atmosphere at this stage.
Confirm the Details
Once the options have been discussed, confirm the agreed arrangements directly with Ebony Table. You can also explore our upcoming events and music nights if you would prefer a livelier setting.
Local Hospitality With Experience Behind It
Ebony Table is based at 11–13 The Arcade, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0JY. Gill and Cardinal Arukpe bring decades of customer-focused service experience to the business, with Gill’s community leadership recognised with an MBE. Their approach centres on inclusion, hospitality and making guests feel welcomed and valued.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Ebony Table welcomes enquiries for business gatherings, team meals and company occasions. The right arrangement depends on your preferred date and requirements, so discuss your plans with the team before booking.
Yes. Speak to the team about the style of evening you have in mind, including food, drinks and your preferred atmosphere. Availability and arrangements will depend on your chosen date.
Yes. Dietary needs can be discussed in advance so the team can advise on suitable dishes and ingredients. Guests with allergies or intolerances should provide details when enquiring.
Potentially. Ebony Table hosts music-led nights, and organisations can ask whether their preferred date aligns with scheduled entertainment. Any specific arrangements should be agreed in advance.
Enquire as early as practical, particularly if you have a specific date or time in mind. Availability varies, and arrangements should be confirmed directly with the team before making wider plans.
Plan Your Business Gathering at Ebony Table
For a business occasion built around food, conversation and a distinctive African restaurant and bar atmosphere, speak with the Ebony Table team. Share your preferred date, dining preferences, dietary needs and the type of experience you are planning, and the team can discuss the available options with you.


