ABOUT THE CUISINE
Egyptian cuisine comes from the northeast corner of Africa, along the Nile River, and is one of the oldest and richest culinary traditions in the world. From the hearty street food of Cairo to regional specialties along the Nile Delta, dishes combine legumes, grains, fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices. Meals are hands-on, social, and meant to be shared, with signature dishes like Koshary and Fatteh highlighting both comfort and community in Egyptian food culture.
ABOUT THE CHEF
A message from chef Amro:
“Hello, my name is Amro and I am from Egypt – from the North. My city, Damitta, is famous for furniture, sweets and cheese. I am from a large family and I am the only boy with three sisters.
After I graduated from university as a computer engineer, I went to work in Kuwait. I worked there for 17 years in the Ministry of Education and the University of Kuwait before I moved to the UK in 2023 with my wife and my two children (I now have three)!
When I was at home in Egypt, it was always my mother who did the cooking. Although I didn’t cook then, I learnt a lot from watching her. But when I was living alone in Kuwait, especially for the first 3 years before I married, I had to learn how to cook for myself!
As I spent half of my life in Egypt and the other half in Kuwait, I have influences from both countries in my cooking. For example, from my home country, a famous dish that everyone there loves is Koshary – a delicious vegetarian dish. And from Kuwai, I enjoy cooking Majboos, a lamb dish with raisins and nuts, which is often served for big celebrations.
I look forward to cooking these dishes with you”.
ON THE MENU (subject to change):
- Egyptian Koshary (Rice with Vermicelli, Lentils, Chickpeas and Spicy Tomato Sauce) | Vegan; Gluten (Wheat & Barley), Sulphites
- Egyptian Hawaashi (Flatbread filled with Spiced Lamb or Mushrooms) | Meat (Lamb) and Vegetarian; Gluten (Wheat), Milk, Sulphites
- Aubergine Fatteh (Fried Aubergine with Tahini Yoghurt, Fried Bread and Pomegranate) | Vegetarian; Gluten (Wheat), Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Tree Nuts (Pine Nuts)
- Salata Khadra (Egyptian Salad) | Vegetarian; Milk, Sulphites
- Qataif (Pancakes filled with Sweet Ricotta and Pistachios) | Vegetarian; Gluten (Wheat), Milk, Sesame, Soya, Tree Nuts (Pistachio & Walnuts)
This menu is mostly vegetarian but contains one dish with meat (lamb), with vegetarian filling options. Allergens include: gluten, milk, peanuts, sesame, soya, sulphites, tree nuts.
Please let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements so our team is aware ahead of the class. 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 Amro’s hands-on, social cookery class in London to learn to make authentic Egyptian 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 Egypt!
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!
