The Kumba Archive
KUMBA means home.
An evolving archive of food, memory and gathering—rooted in Zimbabwe and connected through the African diaspora.
Kumba is a table, kept by Chef Mona — intimate suppers rooted in Zimbabwe, small-batch preserves, workshops and private tables, each carrying heritage forward through food.
Come to the table. Stay for the story.
Coming up · 4 October 2026
Harvested & Fuelled
Chapter Four · the harvest supperNow Gathering · 27 September 2026
Tickets now available
Kumba Sunset
A sunset tasting of Batch #002 of the Harare Guava Chilli Preserve.
Sunday 27 September 2026
5:30PM–9PM
The Boathouse, Canary Wharf
£65 per guest
Ticket includes
A tasting of Batch #002 of the Harare Guava Chilli Preserve, three Kumba canapés and one Harare Sundown signature cocktail — with a sample jar of the preserve to take home.
Collections
7 collections
Kumba Suppers
Gatherings shaped by Zimbabwean heritage, shared plates, storytelling and the African diaspora.
EXPLORE THE SUPPERS
Guava Chilli Preserve
A fruit-forward Zimbabwean preserve rooted in memory, made to travel beyond the table.
DISCOVER THE PRESERVE
Wings on Wednesday
A playful Kumba food series exploring flavour, fire and gathering in the middle of the week.
EXPLORE THE SERIES
Flavour & Function
Culture-forward food experiences connecting heritage, nutrition, movement and wellbeing.
VIEW WORKSHOPS
Private Tables
Private dining and thoughtfully curated food experiences for intimate occasions.
MAKE AN ENQUIRY
The Kumba Story
Kumba means home—a growing archive of food, memory, migration and the things we carry with us.
READ THE STORY
Paivepo
An evolving room of Zimbabwean sound, language and memory—exploring the rhythms, stories and words that continue to shape the Kumba table.
ENTER THE ROOM