Sábi Chéf Maiden Show (2023)
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All Began2023
Akintayo Wins The First ‘Sábi Chéf’ Title
Olaoluwa Akintayo beat nine other finalists in a keenly contested final, winning the crown with his signature street noodles — persuading the judges with his taste, street credibility, presentation, and style.
₦1,500,000 Prize MoneyFinal Results
Olaoluwa Akintayo won the 2023 Sábi Chéf street food cooking competition during the street food festival held at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos. In a keenly contested final, Akintayo beat nine others to scoop the ₦1.5 million prize money.
The competition, which kicked off in November, saw over 1,000 entries received by the organisers. Ten finalists were picked from the entries, setting the stage for a fitting grand event. The winner made his signature street noodles to beat other street food chefs and emerge champion.
Akintayo was able to persuade her and her colleague, Chef Peter Olaniyi, with his taste, street credibility, presentation and style.
Joy Etor · Celebrity Chef & JudgeSábi Chéf, organised by Newspread.ng — an online newspaper — is geared towards encouraging culinary tourism, advocacy for hygiene, and rewarding street food vendors who use their skills to provide affordable meals for all social classes around the country.
At the event, there were many side attractions including games, dances, and singing, alongside varieties of local staples and delicacies on display by vendors at the venue. Guests were treated to tasting sessions, free Nigerian delicacies, and drinks.
Where It All Began
A few moments from Muri Okunola Park — the full set is waiting in the gallery.
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This Is Where It Started.
From one park in Victoria Island to street food festivals across Lagos — Season 4 is already brewing for 2026.