Toko Talks
Chef and food activist Lelani Lewis explores the cultural meaning of the toko together with chefs, cookbook authors and fellow food lovers. Join us every second Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm at Plein. The language of this event is English.
The toko is more than a back-up when the supermarket falls short. For many, it’s a place that feels like home – where flavours evoke memories, cultures meet, generations connect, and communities claim space. In conversations with food lovers and experts, Lelani Lewis explores how food is deeply tied to identity, and how migrant cuisines continue to shape the flavours of a city.
Manuela Goncalves is unfortunately unable to attend. We’ll announce Lelani’s guest as soon as possible.
About Lelani Lewis
Lelani Lewis is a chef, food stylist and culinary activist. She is dedicated to giving Caribbean cuisine a rightful place in today’s kitchen.
Raised in South London with Grenadian and Irish roots, Lelani blends tradition with innovation. Through her pop-up restaurant and catering company Nyam (Jamaican slang for ‘food’), she makes Caribbean food visible and accessible.
Her work explores the stories behind food – and how those stories shape who we are.