Rooted in Passion.
Crafted with Purpose.
"Food is not fuel. It is culture, memory, connection — and when it is truly great, it is a form of love."
— Amara Osei-Bonsu, Founder
More Than a Meal
Saffron & Co. was founded on a single conviction: that the finest food experiences should not be accidental. They should be intentional, personal, and crafted with the same care a master artisan gives to their life's work.
We are not a booking platform. We are curators. Every experience we create begins with a conversation — about you, your guests, your occasion, your memories. From there, we build something that could only ever exist for you.
We believe provenance matters. We believe seasonality matters. We believe the hands that grew your food deserve to be known. And we believe that when all of these things come together around a shared table, something genuinely extraordinary happens.
Amara Osei-Bonsu
Founder & Culinary Director
A Life Spent at the Table
Amara grew up between Accra and London, raised by a mother who treated every meal as an act of ceremony and a grandmother who could transform a handful of spices into something that made strangers weep with recognition. Food, for Amara, was never simply nourishment — it was the language through which her family expressed love.
After a decade working alongside Michelin-starred chefs in Paris, New York, and Tokyo, she returned to London with a singular mission: to bring the intimacy and intention of the world's greatest restaurant kitchens into private life. Saffron & Co. was born in her own dining room, with twelve guests and a menu she'd been designing in her head for years.
Today, Saffron & Co. curates experiences across four continents, working with over 40 Michelin-starred and critically acclaimed chefs. But the guiding principle remains unchanged: every table we set should feel like the most important one in the world.
"I want every guest to leave feeling not just fed, but genuinely seen."
Seven Years of Excellence
The First Table
Saffron & Co. is founded in Amara's Notting Hill dining room. Twelve guests. One unforgettable evening. A concept is born.
The Supper Club Launches
The Saffron Supper Club opens its doors — a monthly gathering of curious palates, exceptional chefs, and extraordinary food.
Luxury Meal Kits
Responding to a changed world, we launch our luxury meal kit service — bringing our chef partnerships directly into people's homes.
Dubai Expansion
We open our first international operation in Dubai, curating private dining experiences for the Gulf region's most discerning clients.
Michelin Partnerships
We formalise partnerships with seven Michelin-starred chefs across the UK, France, and Japan — a landmark moment for the brand.
Food Travel Launches
Our food travel programme takes its first guests to Tokyo, Oaxaca, and the Basque Country — and sells out within 48 hours.
100th Event
We celebrate our 100th curated event — a 20-course feast in a private Scottish castle, attended by 40 of our most loyal guests.
Our Values
Provenance
We know where every ingredient comes from. We visit our producers, we understand their methods, and we celebrate their craft.
Craftsmanship
Every experience we create is built by hand, piece by piece, with the care of a master artisan and the obsession of a perfectionist.
Seasonality
We cook with the calendar, not against it. The finest ingredients are those at the peak of their season, grown where they belong.
Intimacy
The best meals are shared with people who matter. We design experiences that bring people closer — to each other and to their food.
Sustainability
We source responsibly, waste minimally, and support the farmers, fishers, and foragers who are doing things the right way.
Joy
At the end of it all, food should make you happy. We never lose sight of the simple, profound pleasure of a beautiful meal.
Our Team
Raised between Accra and London, Amara spent a decade in Michelin-starred kitchens before founding Saffron & Co. Her mission: to make extraordinary dining personal.
Amara Osei-Bonsu
Founder & Culinary Director
A former sommelier and restaurant critic, Sebastian manages our network of over 40 chef partners and leads every chef partnership negotiation.
Sebastian Marchetti
Head of Culinary Partnerships
Priya designs every private dining and food travel experience from the ground up. With a background in luxury hospitality, no detail escapes her attention.
Priya Ramaswamy
Director of Experiences
Oliver brings his background at two London restaurants with Michelin stars to our meal kit programme, developing every recipe with obsessive attention to technique.
Oliver Whitmore
Head Chef, Meal Kits
Let's Create Something
Unforgettable Together
Whether you have a vision or simply a feeling, we'd love to hear from you.