West African Catering Menu — Events & Weekends in Gaithersburg

Half-pan serves 10–15 guests

West Africa's most beloved dish — long-grain rice simmered low and slow in a rich, spiced tomato and pepper base until every…

Half-pan serves 10–15 guests

Perfectly steamed long-grain white rice, cooked to a light, fluffy, separate texture that pairs beautifully with any sauce or stew on our…

Half-pan serves 10–15 guests

West African-style fried rice loaded with colorful vegetables — green beans, carrots, bell peppers and sweet corn — tossed with seasoned shrimp…

Half-pan serves 10–15 guests

A hearty, protein-rich combination of rice and black-eyed peas cooked together in the traditional West African ayimolou style. The beans and rice…

Half-pan serves 10–15 guests

MayaMoyo's premium jollof rice for special events comes loaded with tender, slow-marinated chicken or beef cooked right into the rice so every…

Half-pan serves 10–15 guests

A premium version of our classic fried rice, enriched with your choice of tender marinated chicken or seasoned beef strips seared before…

Half-pan serves 10–15 guests

A straightforward, simply seasoned version of our rice and beans for guests who love clean, wholesome food. Cooked with minimal added fat…

Half-pan serves 10–15 guests

Ndolé is the national dish of Cameroon — a complex, slow-simmered stew made from bitter ndolé leaves, ground crayfish, fish, shrimp and…

Half-pan serves 10–15 guests

Bitter leaf stew is a beloved West African classic made from vernonia amygdalina — leaves carefully washed and squeezed to remove their…

Medium bowl serves 8–12 guests

Cassava leaf stew — called saka-saka or pondu across Central and West Africa — is made by slow-simmering finely pounded cassava leaves…

Dozen — 12 individual pies

MayaMoyo's hand-crimped meat pies are a staple of West African celebrations — golden, flaky pastry shells stuffed with a savory filling of…

Half-pan serves 10–15 guests

A rich, deeply flavored West African sauce made from freshly ground egusi (melon seeds) cooked with fresh spinach, palm oil, smoked fish,…

Half-pan serves 10–15 guests

Enyifoti is a rich Togolese-style tomato sauce made with slow-braised cow's feet — collagen-rich cuts that break down during cooking to create…

Half-pan serves 10–15 guests

A creamy, vibrant vegetable salad made with diced potatoes, carrots, peas and green beans, bound together with a rich mayonnaise dressing and…

Half-pan serves 10–15 guests

A luxurious, restaurant-quality fish salad prepared with premium flaked fish — creamy, savory and beautifully presented as a catering centerpiece or elegant…

Half-pan serves 10–15 guests

A fresh, light and satisfying salad made with premium-quality tuna, crisp vegetables, creamy dressing and careful seasoning that tastes home-made. MayaMoyo's tuna…

Small pan serves 8–12 guests

Premium slow-marinated lamb cuts grilled to tender perfection — seasoned with a blend of African spices, garlic, ginger and herbs that caramelize…

Platter serves 8–12 guests

Tender, bone-in goat pieces seasoned with aromatic West African spices and marinated for several hours before being grilled over high heat to…

Single portion — order multiples for parties

Suya is Nigeria's most iconic street food — thin strips of prime beef coated in a house-ground yaji spice blend of ground…

Per whole chicken

A whole marinated chicken, rubbed inside and out with a blend of West African herbs, citrus and aromatic spices, then grilled low…

Per whole fish

Whole tilapia, cleaned and scored, marinated in a blend of African spices, garlic, lemon and fresh herbs, then grilled whole until the…

Per whole rabbit

A whole rabbit, jointed and marinated in a herb and spice blend before being slow-grilled until beautifully tender — slightly gamey, deeply…

Per whole bird

Guinea fowl is considered a luxury ingredient across West Africa and Europe — denser and more flavorful than chicken, with a rich,…

Per whole fish

Fresh Atlantic mackerel — a bold, rich, oily fish that takes to the grill beautifully. MayaMoyo marinates the mackerel in a light…

Single portion — order multiples for groups

Khom — also called Dorkounou or Maizena — is a traditional Togolese fermented corn flour dish with a smooth, sticky texture similar…

Single serving

Our weekend version of the classic ayimolou — a hearty, protein-rich bowl of rice and black-eyed peas cooked together in a well-seasoned…

Single serving

MayaMoyo's weekend spaghetti is a hearty intercontinental-style pasta served with tender braised beef or grilled chicken breast in a rich, lightly spiced…

Single serving

Attieke is a light, slightly tangy fermented cassava couscous from Côte d'Ivoire — a uniquely West African ingredient with a delicate, grainy…

Single serving

Our weekend jollof rice is MayaMoyo's most popular single-serving order — a generous individual plate of our signature slow-cooked, tomato-infused jollof served…

Single serving with sauce and meat

A full plate of MayaMoyo's freshly prepared Khom — smooth, freshly rolled Togolese fermented corn flour served alongside sauce and meat for…

Single serving

Djenkoumé is Togo's most beloved comfort food — a firm, golden corn flour cake made from finely milled maize flour, slow-cooked to…