Damilola Adesanya
Founder | Culinary Expert | Certified Nutritionist | Product Owner
Damilola Adesanya is a seasoned chef and visionary entrepreneur with over a decade of hands-on experience in the culinary industry. With a career spanning across recipe development, quality control, and food consultancy, she has become a respected voice in the food innovation space—particularly in Afro-European cuisine.
She began her journey in the bustling food scene of Lagos, Nigeria, where she served as a Recipe Developer and Quality Control Expert with a renowned restaurant, crafting distinctive dishes that earned acclaim from a diverse clientele. Her reputation for excellence led to consulting opportunities with luxury hotels, where she curated premium snack and small chops menus tailored for high-profile guests and exclusive events.
Damilola is a Certified Nutritionist and a Registered Product Owner with the UK Food and Allergy Agency credentials that reflect her commitment to safety, wellness, and compliance in all her food products. Her deep understanding of food science, consumer health, and allergen control gives her a distinctive edge in the industry.
In addition to her culinary expertise, Damilola brings a strategic mindset honed through her certification and experience in Agile Project Management. As a Certified Scrum Product Owner, she seamlessly integrates agile methodologies into her business operations, from product development to customer experience, ensuring continuous innovation and high standards in everything she delivers.
As the founder of Decelebrant Foods, she channels her passion into creating high-quality, culturally inspired pastries and small chops that celebrate heritage and flavor. Her brand is on a mission to bring taste, tradition, and togetherness to every table in the UK and beyond.
Damilola Adesanya is not just building a food business—she’s building a culinary movement rooted in purpose, professionalism, and pride.
