Lagos, Nigeria — Eko Flavours Season 3 has officially unveiled its Top 100 contestants at the Lagos Fresh Food Hub, Idi Oro, Mushin.
Eko Flavours is Nigeria’s premier culinary showcase. The initiative is powered by Culinara Group in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture & Food Systems.
The Top 100 unveiling marks a major milestone in the Eko Flavours Season 3 journey.
The event brought together contestants, culinary leaders, government representatives, brand partners, alumni and key stakeholders in the food and hospitality industry.
Eko Flavours Season 3 Top 100 Briefing
The announcement took place during the Top 100 Briefing & Shopping Experience at the Lagos Fresh Food Hub.
The event combined contestant orientation with an engaging shopping experience. Contestants also explored products from participating Eko Flavours brand partners.
A panel session was another key part of the event. It featured the Culinary Director, Creative Director, Lagos State Government representatives, brand partners and a 2025 alumni representative.
The session gave contestants valuable insights into the competition and the journey ahead.
Lagos State Supports Culinary Talent
The Lagos State Government continues to support initiatives that promote food, agriculture and entrepreneurship.
Delivering the government’s goodwill message was Mrs. Oviebo, Director of the Lagos Fresh Food Hub. She represented Ms. Abisola Olusanya, Commissioner for Agriculture & Food Systems.
She reaffirmed Lagos State’s commitment to becoming Africa’s culinary capital.
“Eko Flavours is more than a competition; it is a platform for empowerment, cultural storytelling, and entrepreneurship.”
She also highlighted the importance of helping young talents turn their passion for food into sustainable businesses.
Creating Opportunities Through Food
The Co-CEOs of Culinara Group, Ms. Jennifer Odufuwa and Mrs. Olufunke Adu, also shared the vision behind Eko Flavours.
The platform goes beyond culinary competition. It creates opportunities for emerging talents to develop their skills and build their personal brands.
Contestants also gain exposure to the business side of the food industry.
This makes Eko Flavours Season 3 a platform for culinary creativity, entrepreneurship and cultural storytelling.
For the Top 100 contestants, the journey is about more than preparing great food.
It is also about creativity, presentation, communication and building meaningful connections with audiences.
The Lagos Fresh Food Hub Shopping Experience
The shopping experience added another dimension to the Top 100 event.
Contestants explored products from Eko Flavours’ brand partners at the Lagos Fresh Food Hub.
The experience created an opportunity for contestants and brands to connect in a real-world food environment.
It also highlighted the importance of collaboration in creating memorable events.
Brands, culinary talents, government stakeholders and audiences all play a role in building a stronger food ecosystem.
Meet the Top 100 Contestants
The 2026 Top 100 includes emerging chefs and foodpreneurs from across Lagos:
The Next Phase: Host Like a Chef Challenge
With the Top 100 now unveiled, attention turns to the next phase of Eko Flavours Season 3.
The next challenge is the Host Like a Chef Challenge.
This stage will test contestants beyond their culinary skills.
A great chef must do more than prepare delicious meals. They must also know how to present food and create memorable experiences.
The Host Like a Chef Challenge will give contestants an opportunity to showcase their personality, creativity and presentation skills.
It will also test their ability to connect with an audience.
For the Top 100, the next challenge is another opportunity to stand out.
Building Memorable Brand Experiences
Eko Flavours Season 3 demonstrates the power of experiences that bring people and brands together.
From the Top 100 briefing to the shopping experience, every element contributes to the wider Eko Flavours journey.
Events create opportunities for brands to connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.
They also provide platforms for storytelling, engagement and community building.
At Tantacom, we understand the value of creating experiences that connect brands, people and ideas.
Through strategic event management and brand experiences, businesses can create moments that audiences remember.
The Eko Flavours Journey Continues
The unveiling of the Top 100 marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Eko Flavours Season 3.
The contestants now move into the next phase of the competition with the Host Like a Chef Challenge ahead.
They will have new opportunities to demonstrate their culinary talent, creativity and ability to create memorable experiences.
100 contestants. 100 stories. One culinary journey.
The Eko Flavours Season 3 journey has officially begun.
Follow the contestants as they take on the challenges ahead and continue their journey through one of Lagos’ most exciting culinary showcases.