Shwen Shwen by Maria Bradford:
Bringing you a whole new world of flavours. We draw inspiration from traditional African recipes and our colourful Sierra Leonean culture to offer an authentic culinary experience.
A TASTE OF SIERRA LEONE
Awarded Michelin Opening of the Year, Shwen Shwen by Maria is an intimate and elegant dining experience bringing the bold, vibrant flavours of Sierra Leone to the heart of Sevenoaks.
Founded by award-winning chef and author Maria Bradford, this debut restaurant redefines fine dining through a distinctive Afro-fusion menu, honouring the storytelling and spice of West Africa while presenting each dish with contemporary precision and flair.
Shwen Shwen has also been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand and named in SquareMeal UK’s Top 100 Restaurants.
Join us at Shwen Shwen. We can’t wait to share our passion for food with you.
SWEET SALONE COOKBOOK
Discover the bold, vibrant flavours of Sierra Leone through Sweet Salone, Maria Bradford’s debut cookbook. Inspired by her grandmother’s cooking, Maria introduces delicious Afro-fusion dishes that bring together tradition and contemporary influences.
Available online or from our restaurant
Shwen Shwen is not just about eating good food. Maria takes you on a cultural exotic food journey and experience! From the starter to desert.. the food is deliciously mouth watering.
If Sierra Leone has a ministry of food then Maria is our Ambassador in London. So proud of her.