Feeding Thousands, One Customised Pot at a Time: The story behind BuySoups’ head chef, Olawunmi Olapeju Olaleye

For nearly three decades, Olawunmi Olapeju Olaleye, Co-founder and Head Chef of BuySoups, has done far more than cook meals. She has built a business around care, consistency, and the belief that food should never be one-size-fits-all.

Every day, she oversees the operations that keep BuySoups running, from sourcing fresh ingredients at the market to supervising the kitchen and ensuring every order meets the exact needs of each customer.

But behind those daily routines lies a much bigger mission: making wholesome, home-style Nigerian soups accessible to busy individuals and families, wherever they are.

“I see to how things are being run, how the cooking goes, and how to make sure we serve each customer to their satisfaction,” she says.

What started as years of dedication in the kitchen has evolved into a trusted food brand serving thousands of customers within Nigeria and across the diaspora. Along the way, Olaleye also raised her two sons through the very business she built, proving that passion and perseverance can nourish both families and communities.

Cooking Around People’s Lives

One of the biggest challenges many professionals and families face today is finding the time to prepare healthy, traditional meals without compromising on quality. BuySoups was built to solve that problem.

Rather than offering generic meal options, the brand prepares soups according to each customer’s preferences and health requirements.

Whether it’s using a specific brand of olive oil, omitting certain ingredients due to allergies, preparing meals suitable for people managing diabetes or gastric conditions, or simply following personal taste preferences, every order is treated with individual attention.

“We treat every customer as the only customer,” Olaleye explains.
That customer-first philosophy has become one of BuySoups’ strongest differentiators in a crowded food market.

A Taste of Home, Anywhere in the World

For Nigerians living abroad, food often represents more than nourishment, it is comfort, culture, and connection.

Recognising this, BuySoups carefully packages and freezes its soups for delivery to customers across the globe. Orders are transported through airports and delivered to destinations including the United Kingdom, the United States, and other international locations, allowing customers to enjoy authentic Nigerian flavours no matter where they live.

A Menu That Celebrates Nigeria

BuySoups reflects the richness of Nigeria’s diverse culinary heritage, offering soups from different regions of the country while maintaining the flexibility to customize every order.
Customers can choose from favourites including:

Oha Soup
Banga Soup
Ofe Owerri
Ofe Nsala (White Soup)
Edikaikong
Ogbono Soup
Black Soup
Egusi Soup
Miyan Kuka

Customers can also order their preferred swallow alongside their soup, creating a complete meal tailored to their taste.

More Than Soup

For Olawunmi Olapeju Olaleye, success has never been measured simply by the number of meals served. It is reflected in the feedback from satisfied customers, the trust built over decades, and the knowledge that every order makes someone’s day a little easier.

As BuySoups continues to grow, its mission remains unchanged: delivering freshly prepared, nutritious, and fully customised Nigerian soups that fit seamlessly into the lives of modern individuals and families.

In an increasingly fast-paced world, BuySoups proves that convenience doesn’t have to come at the expense of quality or the taste of home.