Pilau. Mahamri. Chapati. Ugali. Fried chicken or fish. Sautéed potatoes… For years, these were the dishes most Kenyan hosts would start preparing when they knew they had guests.
Home-cooking has been part of Kenyan party culture, but now bring-your-own-food is gaining popularity. Instead of the host cooking, the guests come with dishes of their choice. To many, this is an affordable and easy way to serve food and drinks, removing the hassle from the host.