Cementing Sierra Leone’s Place in Fine Dining: A conversation with Chef Owner Maria Bradford, Shwen Shwen
In the heart of Sevenoaks, award-winning chef and author Maria Bradford is rewriting the fine dining script with Shwen Shwen – her debut restaurant celebrating the flavours, textures and soul of Sierra Leone. From her childhood in Freetown to her training at Leiths, Bradford’s journey has been one of cultural pride and culinary innovation. At Shwen Shwen, she blends heritage with refinement, proving that African cuisine not only belongs on the world stage, but deserves the spotlight.