Welcome to your complete North East African food guide — everything you need to cook authentic Nigerian, Ghanaian, and West African meals, no matter where you are in the region.
Shop Local, Eat Global — From Our Gateshead Hub
All ingredients are stocked at 173 Coatsworth Rd, Bensham, NE8 1SQ or delivered in 2–3 days to:
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Newcastle
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Durham
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Middlesbrough
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South Shields
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Hartlepool
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Darlington
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Stockton-on-Tees
Top 10 Must-Have Ingredients (With Links)
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Ingredient |
Best For |
Town Page |
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Palm Oil |
Jollof, stews |
Gateshead |
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Egusi Seeds |
Egusi soup |
Newcastle |
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Yam Flour |
Pounded yam |
Sunderland |
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Plantain |
Dodo, porridge |
Durham |
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Ogbono Seeds |
Ogbono soup |
South Shields |
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Fufu Flour |
Fufu |
Hartlepool |
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Stockfish |
Soups |
Darlington |
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Cassava Flour |
Garri, fufu |
Stockton |
5 Quick Recipes for Busy North East Cooks
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30-Min Jollof Rice – One-pot wonder
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Vegan Egusi Soup – Protein-packed
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Kid-Friendly Fufu Balls – Fun for all ages
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Spicy Pepper Soup – Bold flavor
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Budget Plantain Chips – Under £3
Why Obateni is #1 in the North East
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Direct from Nigeria – No middlemen
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Same-day dispatch – Order by 2 PM
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Wholesale prices – For caterers & families
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100% authentic – No additives
Ready to Cook Like Home?
Get your Nigerian Jollof Rice Kit or explore our full range.
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