Done! Ex-Rugby Player Dennis Ombachi Bags Deal With Chinese Embassy

Former Kenya Rugby Sevens player Dennis Ombachi, famously known as the 'Roaming Chef', announced on Thursday, November 23 that he landed a lucrative deal with the Chinese Embassy in Kenya.

In his statement, Ombachi revealed that the partnership would focus on food diplomacy involving cultural exchange, culinary partnerships and joint initiatives.

It will also be aimed at promoting global understanding through shared gastronomic experiences.

Chinese Chef Lui Longfei (left) with Kenyan Chef Dennis Ombachi at the Chinese Embassy in Kenya on November 23, 2023. /DENNIS OMBACHI

"Meet Chinese Chef Lui Longfei who we shall be partnering together building up to the Chinese Food Extravaganza happening on the 2nd of December at the Panari Hotel," the self-taught chef remarked in a statement.

"Humbled by this opportunity to foster international relations between China and Kenya in appreciation of the diverse cuisines and culture."

His followers lauded him for his big win and currently going international in his cooking collaborations.

Ombachi competed for Kenya 7s at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Brazil. He also was a member of the squad that competed at the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Russia.

He got his nickname 'Roaming Chef' after moving from house to house cooking for clients just before COVID-19 hit in 2020.

"I learned a lot and made some amazing connections. COVID made me start selling chilli sauces and introduced me to content creation from the balcony and I have never looked back.

"Not sure what the future holds for me but I am just getting started and I wanna thank you all for the endless support through the years,” he revaled in a past interview.

Ombachi’s food passion was ignited during his time as a professional rugby player, touring approximately 18 countries each year as part of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series circuit.

This experience exposed him to diverse cultures, languages and cuisines- serving as a wellspring of inspiration for his culinary journey.

He now partners with several food brands in content creation and has gone on to win awards such as Sub-Saharan Africa’s premier TikTok content creator of the year in January 2023.

Ombachi has cooked a variety of sumptuous dishes which he showcases on social media, as well as the process behind them which mostly involves rough handling of ingredients in a manly fashion which also includes how he handles meat and chicken products.

That's it then...DONE!

Dennis Ombachi showcasing his cooking skills in a video on his Instagram account. /DENNIS OMBACHI