Ebun Christmas Hamper

Joseph, smiling in front of a Christmas tree, holding the Ebun hamper — Joseph, founder of Ẹ̀bùn

Our story

Ẹ̀bùn: a gift from my first home to my second

Hi, I'm Joseph. I'm British-Nigerian, and my three-year-old daughter is the reason I've fallen in love with West African snacks all over again.

She adores puff puff (dough balls) and plantain chips. It started on a trip to our local African shop, when she pointed at a bag of plantain chips on the shelf. I said yes, she took one bite, and that was it. Now we go back almost every week to stock up.

Her excitement rubbed off on me. I started trying a few snacks myself, and these days I treat myself from time to time.

So this Christmas I thought: why not share the gift?

For anyone who grew up with these snacks and has forgotten how good they are, and for anyone who has never tried them at all.

That's why I created Ẹ̀bùn, a Yoruba name that means "gift", and this hamper: six West African favourites, packed by hand in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

From my first home to yours, Joseph

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The six hamper items laid out in a circle on green cloth with pine, berries and Ebun gift tags

Meet the six.

What's inside

Each one a small adventure

Every item arrives sealed in its maker's own packaging. Here's what each one is, how to enjoy it and what it contains.

1

Chin Chin

Africa's Finest · tub

Small, crunchy and impossible to stop eating.

What it is: Sweet, crunchy fried pastry bites, a Nigerian party favourite.
How to enjoy it: Straight from the tub. Hide it if you want any left.

Contains wheat, eggs, milk, soya

Olu Olu Gourmet Plantain Chips, sweet yellow plantain, 60g

2

My daughter's weekly request

Plantain Chips

Olu Olu Gourmet · 60g

Not Walkers. Not even close.

What it is: Sweet yellow plantain, sliced and fried. No added salt, sugar or preservatives.
How to enjoy it: From the bag, or dipped in a little shito.

None of the 14 major allergens · vegan · gluten free

3

Coconut Peanuts

Tropical Sun · 165g

Peanuts in a crunchy coconut jacket. You've been warned.

What it is: Peanuts coated with real coconut cream.
How to enjoy it: By the handful. Reseal the tin and finish within a week.

Contains peanuts, wheat

Meji Foods Jollof Rice pouch, ready in 90 seconds

4

Worth the hype?

Jollof Rice

Meji Foods · 250g pouch, serves 2

The dish West Africa can't stop arguing about. Now see what the fuss is about.

What it is: Rice cooked in a rich tomato base with roasted peppers, onions and spices.
How to enjoy it: 90 seconds in the microwave. Great with chicken, plantain and coleslaw.

Contains celery

Ghana Best Shito, mild chilli sauce with shrimp, 160g jar

5

For the brave

Shito, Mild

Ghana Best · 160g Bit spicy

Ghana's answer to chilli oil, with shrimp.

What it is: Chilli sauce made with smoked shrimp, onion, tomato, ginger and chilli. The label says mild, but it still has a kick.
How to enjoy it: Feeling brave? Start with a little on the jollof or plain rice.

Contains crustaceans (shrimp)

6

Not the one you know

Nigerian Fanta

50cl glass bottle

Same name. Different drink.

What it is: Orange Fanta from Nigeria, in the classic glass bottle.
How to enjoy it: Ice cold, alongside the jollof.

See the bottle label

A row of Ebun hampers lined up on an office counter in front of a Christmas tree

For teams

Ordering for your team?

Staff gifts that start a conversation. £48 a hamper, delivery included.

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A gift and a game in oneThe Office Taste Test turns the hamper into a game for your Christmas party.
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Everyone gets the same sixWith full ingredient and allergen details for your records.
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One quote, one invoiceWe send a quote and an invoice, so nobody has to pay by card.
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Delivered togetherAll your hampers go out together on a Tuesday or Thursday.

Ordering 10 or more? They're £45 each. Send us your numbers and we'll reply with a quote within one working day.

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The game

The Office Taste Test

Turn the hamper into a game for the Christmas party. You'll need at least three players. Score on your own phone, or pick "Whole team" and let one person enter everyone's scores.

1Taste all six.
2Score each one out of five.
3Compare scores and crown your team's favourite.

Share your verdict: #EbunTasteTest

Your scorecard

Tap the stars as you taste each one.

Allergens & product information

The small print, made slightly bigger.

We kept the jokes on the other sections. This one is just the facts: what's in each item, how to store it, and what to watch for if you have an allergy.

Contains: Wheat (gluten)EggsMilkSoyaPeanutsCrustaceans (shrimp)Celery
May contain: NutsMolluscsSesameMustard

Every item arrives sealed in its maker's original packaging, and we never open or repack anything. Recipes can change, so always check the label on each pack before eating. Not sure? Message us before you order.

Download the product information sheet (PDF)

Item by item (allergens, storage and where it's made)

Item	Contains	May contain	Suitable for	Once opened	Made in
Chin Chin	Wheat, eggs, milk, soya	Nuts	Not vegan	Store in a cool, dry place	UK
Plantain Chips, 60g	None of the 14 major allergens	No traces of nuts or seeds	Vegans; certified gluten free	Squeeze out the air and reseal, or use an airtight container	Colombia
Coconut Peanuts, 165g	Peanuts, wheat	None listed	Vegetarians and vegans	Keep tightly closed; eat within 1 week	Supplied by Specialist Foods, London
Jollof Rice, 250g	Celery	Nuts, peanuts, soya, sesame, mustard (made in the same facility)	Vegetarians and vegans	If not heated, refrigerate; use within 3 days	India
Shito, Mild, 160g	Crustaceans (shrimp)	Molluscs, soya, milk, peanuts	Not vegetarian	Refrigerate; use within 21 days	UK

Nigerian Fanta (50cl glass bottle): a classic orange soft drink from Nigeria. Serve ice cold.

Full ingredients (allergens in bold)

Chin Chin: Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, vegetable fat spread (water, rapeseed oil, palm oil, reconstituted buttermilk, salt, emulsifiers: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and sunflower lecithin, stabiliser: sodium alginate, preservative: potassium sorbate, lactic acid, flavourings, colours: carotenes, vitamins A and D), egg, skimmed milk powder, nutmeg, salt, soya bean oil. Produced in a factory that also handles nuts.
Plantain Chips: Sweet plantain, a combination of refined vegetable oils (palm and soybean).
Coconut Peanuts: Peanuts (53%), wheat flour, sugar, coconut cream (3%), salt.
Jollof Rice: Cooked rice (78.43%), tomato paste (5.88%), onion (3.92%), red peppers (3.92%), sunflower oil, seasoning (salt, sugar, dehydrated vegetable powder (onion, mushroom), yeast extract powder, herbs (celery, chives)), smoked paprika, green peppers, ginger.
Shito, Mild: Onion, sunflower oil, smoked shrimp powder, tomatoes, chilli powder, salt, ginger, dried red chillies, salt, garlic powder, ground coriander, aniseed, rosemary, flavour enhancer: monosodium glutamate, preservative: potassium sorbate.

Nutrition per 100g

Item	Energy (kcal)	Fat (g)	Saturates (g)	Carbs (g)	Sugars (g)	Fibre (g)	Protein (g)	Salt (g)
Chin Chin	519	26	4.4	52	17	2.0	7.3	0.17
Plantain Chips	491	22	7.47	71	32	4.73	2.12	0
Coconut Peanuts	533	31.7	11.9	44	17.3	2	17	1.5
Jollof Rice	168	1.7	0.9	33	2.4	0.9	5.1	0.74
Shito, Mild	403	42	5.0	4.4	3.3	2.0	2.9	1.4

90s

How to cook the jollof: squeeze the pouch gently to separate the rice, tear the top corner slightly open, stand it upright in the microwave and heat on full power for 90 seconds. Stir before serving.

Best-before dates are printed on each pack. A printed copy of this information comes in every hamper.

FAQs

Questions, answered.

When will my hamper arrive?

We dispatch on Tuesdays and Thursdays by tracked courier, and hampers usually arrive 1 to 2 working days later. Order by Sunday night for Tuesday dispatch, or by Tuesday night for Thursday. Last orders for Christmas: Friday 18 December, sent on Tuesday 22 December by next-day delivery.

Does £48 include delivery?

Yes. Delivery anywhere in mainland UK is included in the price.

How spicy is the shito?

The label says mild, but it still has a kick. Start with a small spoonful on the jollof or plain rice, and add more if you're feeling brave.

How do I cook the jollof?

Squeeze the pouch to loosen the rice, tear the top corner open and microwave it upright for 90 seconds. Stir and serve.

Is Nigerian Fanta really that different?

Pour it next to a UK can and decide for yourself. It makes a brilliant final round of the Office Taste Test.

What's the Office Taste Test?

Taste all six items, score each one out of five, and crown your team's favourite. You'll need at least three players. Keep score on this page, on your own or for the whole team, and share your verdict with #EbunTasteTest.

Can I order for my whole team?

Yes please. Hampers are £48 each, or £45 each when you order 10 or more. Tell us how many, which delivery day and where, using the business enquiry form, and we'll send your quote and invoice within one working day.

How long will everything keep?

Every pack has its own best-before date. Once opened, keep the shito in the fridge and use it within 21 days. Finish the peanuts within a week. Unheated jollof goes in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Something arrived broken. Now what?

The shito jar and Fanta bottle are glass, so we pack them carefully. If anything arrives damaged, send us a photo within 48 hours of delivery and we'll send a replacement or refund you.

Two people handing over an Ebun hamper in front of warm Christmas lights

Christmas is for sharing. Start with this.

Six West African favourites, wrapped and ready. £48 a hamper with delivery included, for the people at home or the people at work.

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Policies

Delivery, returns and privacy

The short version: we send hampers out on set days, look after them until they reach you, and only use your details to get your order to you.

Delivery

£48 includes delivery anywhere in mainland UK.
We dispatch on Tuesdays and Thursdays by tracked courier. Hampers usually arrive 1 to 2 working days later.
Order by Sunday night for Tuesday dispatch, or by Tuesday night for Thursday.
Last orders for Christmas: Friday 18 December, sent on Tuesday 22 December by next-day delivery.
If anything delays your order, we'll tell you straight away. Unless we agree a date with you, we'll always deliver within 30 days.
Your hamper is our responsibility until it reaches you, or the person you're sending it to.

Cancellations and returns

If you're buying for yourself or as a personal gift, you can cancel within 14 days, starting the day after your hamper arrives. Just email us.

Cancel before we dispatch and we'll refund you in full.
After delivery, send back any unopened items within 14 days of telling us. Return postage is paid by you.
Every item is sealed food, so once an item is opened it can't be returned, for hygiene reasons.
We refund within 14 days of getting the items back, or of seeing your proof of posting, using the way you paid.

Business orders are covered by the terms in your quote.

Damaged or missing items

The shito and the Fanta come in glass, so we pack them carefully. If anything arrives broken, damaged or missing, send us a photo within 48 hours of delivery and we'll send a replacement or refund you.

None of this affects your legal rights if something is faulty.

Privacy

What we collect: your name, email, phone number if you give it, delivery address, company name for business orders, and what you ordered.
Why: to reply to you, deliver your order and keep the records we need for tax.
Who sees it: our courier gets the delivery details. Card payments are handled by Stripe, so we never see your card number. We never sell your details or share them for marketing.
How long: we keep order records only as long as we need them for tax and accounts.
Your rights: ask us to see, correct or delete your details at any time. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).
Taste test scores stay on your own device. This site uses no tracking or advertising cookies.

About Ebun

Ebun is the trading name of Joseph Adebogun, a sole trader.
Registered food business with Cherwell District Council, reference M2NFTS-DJZHHD-FE89G2.
Business address: 8 Princethorpe Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire
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A taste of West Africa, wrapped for Christmas.