About SJR
SJR is a restaurant and takeaway service with a simple aim: food should arrive as good as it left the kitchen. This page explains how we think and how we work.
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Who we are
SJR began with the belief that people want food that is fresh, carefully cooked and honestly described, whether they eat it at a table or at home. We cook for collection and delivery for individuals, families and offices, and we also run a takeaway and delivery service for small and medium businesses that want to serve their own customers without building a delivery operation.
Our menu draws on dishes from many food cultures, which you can read about on the menu page. A meal is one of the best ways to learn about other people, and curiosity about food makes a neighborhood warmer.
What we do
- Takeaway: order ahead, collect your food and eat when it suits you.
- Delivery: well-packed food brought to your door.
- A business service: collection and delivery for small and medium businesses that need a reliable partner.
- Writing: practical pieces about dining, eating well and the money side of running a food business.
How an order moves from kitchen to door
- You choose your dishes and call us.
- We confirm what is available, the total price, collection or delivery, and the expected time.
- The kitchen cooks your food as close to collection or dispatch as possible.
- Someone checks the order against your request, including notes about spice and allergies.
- Food is packed for the journey: hot dishes vented or sealed as they need, sauces separate, cold food apart.
- Your order is handed over or delivered, and you can call us if anything is not right.
Our food principles
| Principle | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| Freshness first | We favor fresh, local ingredients when we can get them, and cook to order wherever possible. |
| Respect for tradition | We cook dishes the way their cultures intend, and describe them honestly. |
| Balance | We care about flavor, texture and nourishment, not only heat or richness. |
| Flexibility | Reasonable changes to spice, sides and ingredients are welcome. |
| Honesty | We tell you what is in a dish and what we cannot promise, including about allergens. |
Packaging and delivery
Packaging is not an afterthought. A good curry in a leaking container is a bad experience, so we think about what each type of food needs to arrive well.
- Hot dishes go into sealed or vented containers, depending on whether they need to hold steam or release it.
- Sauces, dressings and spice mixes are packed separately when they would otherwise soften the food.
- Cold items are kept apart from hot ones.
- Insulated bags hold temperature and prevent spills.
- We avoid unnecessary packaging and encourage you to reuse or recycle containers.
Which dishes travel best is covered in The art of selection.
Food safety and hygiene
Safe food is not negotiable. We follow the practices every food business should: washing hands often, keeping raw and cooked food apart, cooking food to the right temperature, keeping hot food hot and cold food cold, cleaning surfaces and equipment, and checking ingredients on arrival. If you have an allergy, tell us when you order so that we can talk through ingredients and preparation. If you ever feel unwell after eating our food, please call us so that we can look into it.
Working with small and medium businesses
Many small businesses make excellent food or products but cannot afford a delivery team. Our service lets them take orders, manage collection and deliver well-packed items to their customers. If you run a cafe, a bakery, a caterer or another small business, call or write to us.
- Tell us what you sell and how many orders you expect.
- Explain your delivery area and timing.
- Tell us about packaging and temperature needs.
- We will explain what is possible and how pricing would work.
Running a food business also means managing money. Our guides on restaurant business loans and payment processors may help.
Community
Good food and local business support each other. When people eat well they gather, talk and make plans, and when small businesses do well, neighborhoods do too. We buy locally when it makes sense, treat customers and suppliers fairly, and keep learning from the people we cook for.
Contact us
Questions, feedback and business enquiries are welcome. Call +234 913 505 1194 or use the contact page.
Questions readers ask
Do you cook only one cuisine?
No. The menu draws on dishes from ten food cultures, which you can read about on the menu page.
Can my business use your delivery service?
Yes. We offer collection and delivery for small and medium businesses. Call us to talk about what you need.
How do I give feedback?
Call us or use the contact page. We read all feedback and use it to improve.