Olayiwola Dolapo Oluwadunsin
Professional Chef · Kosofe
1–3 years cooking experiencePersonal information
- Full name
- Olayiwola Dolapo Oluwadunsin
- Location
- Kosofe
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 33
- Social handles
- Chef_dollarz, Flairofdollarz, diary of
Applicant profile
- Applicant type
- Professional Chef
- Applicant type other
- Chef
- Current occupation
- Self employed
- Cooking experience
- 1–3 years
Competition experience
- Prior competitions
- Yes
- Competition details
- Knorr taste quest but I didn’t go beyond the interview then
Competition readiness
- Available throughout competition
- Yes
Entrepreneurship and impact
- Runs a food business
- Yes
- Business name
- Chef_Dollarz
- Business type
- Private chef, indoor and outdoor catering service provider
- Years in operation
- 6 years
- Business challenge
- Eko Flavours would challenge me to step outside my comfort zone, compete under pressure, showcase my creativity, and gain the confidence and exposure to take my culinary career further.
I want to move beyond simply being someone who can cook and become a chef whose creativity, story, and style are recognized. I believe Eko Flavours can be a platform that helps me make that transition.
Culinary journey
Obtained in the year 2023, had my internship with a chef that does private dining and it inspired me to teach myself to that. I love to try out afroinfused dishes more
Cooking inspiration
I just love to cook. I am a graduate of hospitality management and I decided to go into the culinary industry after years of working in the kitchen of hotels
Signature dish
I am very good or I love to cook Jollof rice, yam porridge, pasta, eforiro
Why I want to participate
I want to participate in this cooking competition because I see it as an opportunity to challenge myself, showcase my creativity, and demonstrate what I can do as a chef. I am passionate about African cuisine and love transforming familiar local ingredients into innovative and memorable dishes.
Most importantly, I want to step outside my comfort zone, test my limits, and prove to myself that I am capable of competing at a higher level in the culinary industry.
What winning would mean
Winning Eko Flavours is important to me because it would represent more than just a trophy or recognition. It would be a validation of my hard work, creativity, growth, and dedication to my craft as a chef.
It will also remind me that the years of learning, experimenting, taking risks, and believing in my vision have been worth it. I want to use that achievement as motivation to keep growing, keep creating, and inspire others through food.
