ABOUT THE CUISINE
Iranian cuisine comes from the Middle East and Central Asia, shaped by a rich history of Persian culture, regional diversity, and trade along the Silk Road. It combines fresh herbs, grains, legumes, fruits, nuts, and spices to create balanced and aromatic dishes. Meals are hands-on, social, and meant to be shared, with signature dishes like Kashk Bademjan, Ash Reshteh, and Kalam Polo highlighting the warmth, community, and culinary creativity of Iranian food culture.
ABOUT THE CHEF
A message from our Chef Sahar:
“My name is Sahar and I am Iranian, my language is Persian. My ancestors have taught me that my thoughts should always be good, my words should be good, and my behavior should be good. My country is a piece of heaven where my mother breathes and misses me. It has four seasons in one day. It has high and beautiful mountains, many lakes and rivers. I came to England 3 years ago with my two children. In Iran, cooking is very important in our culture, food carries a lot of value and we respect ingredients. Many Iranian dishes include rice and meat and it was a surprise when I came here to find that people don’t always eat meat nor love rice. I was also surprised by how much potato people eat – mashed potatoes, fried potatoes, boiled potatoes and stewed potatoes! I applied to Migrateful last year and waited for a year. At first, I was nervous because I was worried about my English language, but they helped me and I have improved and realised it is not a big deal. In my class, we will play music and eat Iranian food – I hope you feel warm and welcomed, and leave with a happy experience! ”
ON THE MENU (subject to change):
- Kalam Polo Shirazi (Meatballs, Cabbage and Rice) | Meat (Lamb); None
- Ash Reshteh (Bean and Noodle Soup) | Vegetarian; Gluten (Wheat), Milk
- Salad Fasl | Vegetarian; Eggs
- Khorak Maygo (Sauteed Prawns) | Fish (Prawns); Crustaceans, Milk, Tree Nuts (Walnuts)
- Kashk Bademjan (Aubergine Dip) | Vegetarian; Gluten, Milk, Tree Nuts (Walnuts)
- Freny (Cardamom Milk Pudding) | Vegetarian; Milk, Tree Nuts (Almonds, Pistachios)
This menu contains meat (lamb) and fish (prawns). Allergens include: crustaceans, eggs, gluten, milk, tree nuts.
Please let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements so our team is aware ahead of the class, but kindly note that we will not be substituting any ingredients to accommodate dietary needs, so please only book into classes that suit your dietary requirements.
Join Sahar’s hands-on, social cookery class in London to learn to make authentic Iranian dishes — and celebrate the flavours, skills, and culinary traditions refugees bring to the UK.
THE CLASS FORMAT
Our cookery classes are family-style – meaning everyone works together to prepare the dishes as a team.
While you’ll be asked to choose one dish to focus on, you’ll have the opportunity to move around the kitchen, help with other dishes, and learn from each recipe. It’s a fun, social, and collaborative way to cook! At the end of the class, you’ll sit down with the chef, class facilitator and volunteers to enjoy the delicious meal you’ve created together.
REMINDERS
We’re excited to have you in the class! Please take note of a few final reminders:
- Please see our refund/cancellation policy: Migrateful Ticket Refund Policy | Migrateful
- Please see our allergens policy here: Food and Allergens Policy
- We recommend using a debit or credit card to pay (paypal takes 48 hours to be confirmed).
- Spaces are limited – book now to secure your spot and experience the true taste of Iran!
WHY JOIN A MIGRATFUL CLASS?
By joining a Migrateful cookery class in London, you’re not just learning delicious new recipes — you’re supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK through cooking, connection, and cultural exchange.
Thank you for celebrating the unifying power of food to connect us all. We can’t wait to cook with you soon!
