Elias Nanka

The man with the jolliest smile and a big heart for cooking. Elias has been whipping up magic at Angama since 2015. Starting out as a construction worker, he couldn’t resist the pull of the kitchen and worked his way to earning his chef’s hat. Now, he’s the go-to guy for all Kosher meal requests, making sure they’re as delightful as they are delicious.

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Above: Elias juggling every challenge with ease

Kvelling Over Kosher in the Mara 17 January 2025 Specialty Chef Elias tells us about the prep and care that goes into serving the perfect Kosher meals By Elias Nanka

Beautiful Kitchen Chaos 14 January 2020 From evading wild animals on his morning commute, to serving up sizzling steaks grilled to perfect at Forest BBQ, this is a day in the life of Elias, also known as Chef Chimichurri or Nanka – take your pick By Elias Nanka