Arike African Cuisine Catering services (catering only)

Arike African Cuisine Catering services (catering only) is a catering business in Brooklyn, OH, that prepares authentic Nigerian food for events and personal meals. Founded by Shakirah, who was born and raised in Nigeria before relocating to the United States, the business draws on a family tradition of catering that traces back to her grandmother's work as a caterer during her elementary school years. Arike caters events of any kind, including birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, housewarmings, baby showers, and naming ceremonies, and also prepares family and personal meals on a pre-order basis so food can be served fresh and hot.

The menu centers on traditional Nigerian dishes served in small, medium, and large portions. Rice offerings include white rice, jollof rice, fried rice, rice and beans, coconut rice, native rice, and a jambalaya rice with a choice of chicken or turkey. Soups form a major part of the menu, with egusi, efo riro, ogbono, okra, seafood okra, and banga, each prepared with assorted meat, ponmo, and beef stripe. Proteins are available grilled or fried and include turkey, chicken, croaker, whiting, mackerel, beef, assorted beef, and goat meat. Pepper soup options feature turkey, chicken, and catfish, and the stews include turkey, hard chicken, soft chicken, fish, and ayamase in red or green varieties. Orders can be placed by calling 216-200-9894.

The business is located on Saybrook Drive, about a quarter mile from the Outerbelt South Freeway and roughly a third of a mile from Marquardt Park. Lake Effect Health sits about a third of a mile away, Brookpark Road is within half a mile, Parma Outpatient Clinic is nearby, and Marlborough Park is just over half a mile from the kitchen.

Arike African Cuisine Catering services holds a rating of 4.80 from customers who have reviewed it. The combination of authentic Nigerian recipes rooted in a family catering tradition and event-focused service makes it a distinctive option for catering in Brooklyn.