1. University of Wolverhampton
  2. Alumni
  3. Every Story has a Start
  4. Tolulope Erogbogbo
Banner-sized photograph of Tolulope Erogbogbo, AKA Chef Eros

Tolulope Erogbogbo

About Tolulope

Tolulope Erogbogbo, better known as Chef Eros or 'The Billionaire Chef', is a chef, entrepreneur and storyteller whose career has taken him from Wolverhampton to the international culinary scene. He studied International Business Management at the University of Wolverhampton, graduating in 2009. While at university, he began experimenting with food as a business, selling fried chicken to fellow students and developing the entrepreneurial skills that would shape his career. 

After returning to Lagos, Chef Eros built a name for himself through a series of culinary ventures, combining his business background with his love of food. His work has since taken him to the United States, where he has continued to develop restaurants and private dining experiences centred around West African flavours and ingredients. 

For Chef Eros, food is about more than what is on the plate. He sees cooking as a way of telling stories and sharing culture, helping to introduce African cuisine to new audiences. His work has also taken him into television, including his role as a judge on MasterChef Nigeria, where he is able to share his knowledge and experience with a new generation of chefs. 

Class of 2009

Wolverhampton taught me how to pay attention to what's happened and react instantly. I learnt very, very key skills. The University of Wolverhampton shaped me. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Wolverhampton and I would go back again if I if I could. I probably will.

Toulope Erogbogbo