TGP International Partners with Chef Kiran Jethwa to Drive Culinary Innovation Across Africa

TGP International, a global 360° hospitality agency, has announced a strategic partnership with renowned Kenyan celebrity chef and entrepreneur Kiran Jethwa to accelerate culinary innovation and placemaking across Africa.

The collaboration positions Jethwa as a key ambassador for TGP International in Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, and beyond, merging local culinary insight with international expertise to serve the continent’s rapidly evolving hospitality market.

“As the hospitality landscape across Africa evolves, we’re seeing a real appetite for tailored, experience-led F&B solutions,” said Simon Wright, Founder and Chairman of TGP International. “Kiran’s expertise and cultural connection will be instrumental in shaping how we serve this exciting and diverse market.”

Jethwa is celebrated for his ventures including Seven Seafood & Grill, Rahisi Foods, and The Kenyan Good Food Company, as well as appearances on major culinary shows like Chef vs Wild, The Fearless Chef, and The Great Kenyan Bake Off. 

His ongoing collaboration with TGP International includes the launch of Seven Seafood & Grill at Alkebulan, the world’s first African dining hall showcased at Expo 2020 Dubai.

“Africa has some of the most exciting food stories to tell,” said Jethwa. “Working with TGP gives me a platform to help shape the next generation of African hospitality experiences and spotlight the continent’s culinary talent.”

TGP International’s growing presence in Africa includes impactful initiatives such as its work with Q Coffee, a Bloomberg Philanthropies and Sustainable Growers partnership supporting women coffee farmers in Rwanda.

Founded in 2002, TGP International has delivered over 700 projects across 25 countries, working with global names like Marriott, Accor, Hilton, and Expo City Dubai. The company provides end-to-end services in F&B advisory, concept development, interior design, franchising, operations, and marketing.

For more information, visit: tgpinternational.com.