About Us
Black Eats is a food and culture platform that champions, showcases, and celebrates Black-owned businesses. Launched in August 2020, our purpose-led platform was created in response to a clear lack of spotlight on Black-owned restaurants in mainstream media. Our goal is to inspire sustainable support for Black food and hospitality businesses and boost the UK’s Black food scene.
For many of us, food is a social activity, a hobby, and a direct link to the cultures of the world. Through helpful resources and exciting events, we’ve made it easier for all types of foodies to connect with our businesses and experience the incredible culinary cultures in our communities. This is a space for Black-owned businesses to feel seen, supported, and empowered as we bring our food to the mainstream.
What We Do
The Black Eats Directory
Supporting Black-owned businesses has never been easier with the Black Eats Directory. As the first and only of its kind in the UK, our directory provides access to up-to-date information on more than 400 restaurants, cafes, bars, and street food spots across London, Manchester, Birmingham, and other major cities. Check out the Eats Directory here.
A hub of food culture and upcoming events
Black Eats exists to bring you the latest news on all things Black food and culture. Our Instagram platform is a one-stop shop for restaurant reviews, announcements, and updates on events and opportunities near you.
In addition to Black Eats Fest, our flagship event, we work year-round to bring vendors to festivals, concerts, and community events across London. To find out where we’ll be next, check out our Events page here.
Our consultancy services
Black Eats is all about sharing knowledge to empower businesses in our communities. We offer a variety of services to support the growth and promotion of Black-owned businesses. We also work with clients seeking to connect with Black businesses and diverse markets through event curation, diversity and inclusion consulting, and more. Click here to learn more about our offerings.
Where we’ve been, and where we’re going
In May 2021, Black Eats launched Black-Owned Hackney in collaboration with Bohemia Place Market. The vibrant and popular market enjoyed three years of resounding success, showcasing hundreds of Black-owned businesses to hundreds of thousands of patrons.
In April 2024, Black Eats came back bigger and better than ever with the launch of Black Eats Fest at Woolwich Works. With a new and larger venue south of the river, guests can explore an art gallery and a lineup of retail vendors while sampling the incredible dishes on offer in our communities.