Our talented new cohort of Migrateful chefs are wrapping up their initial training and getting ready to hold their first cookery classes to the public.
This training class will be led by Chef Rose from Iran with the support of the Migrateful chef training team at the Migrateful Cookery School at Windmill Hill City Farm.
Please note, during these training classes, we will be testing the dishes and timings.This means it may run for longer than a normal class and involve some stop/starting. We will also brief you on making edits to the recipes as you go to help the instructions to become clearer and the quantities more accurate. Our Chef Development team will also be present to guide, along with volunteers who will help support the chef, we will also ask for your feedback at the end of the class.
Throughout the class, Chef Rose will share stories about her food and culture. You’ll work together with other volunteers to prepare each of the dishes, before sitting down to share a meal together
A message from Chef Rose:
“My name is Rose, and I moved to the UK two years ago.
Cooking has always been one of my biggest passions. I also love learning recipes from different countries because I believe food is a wonderful way to discover new cultures, traditions, and stories.
Before moving to the UK, I studied midwifery and later trained in surgery. I worked in a surgical department for 17 years. Although my career was in healthcare, food has always played an important role in my life.
My mother was an excellent cook and was well known among family and friends for her delicious meals and desserts. She wanted me to focus on my education, so she never really taught me how to cook. However, growing up with her wonderful food taught me what good food should taste like and gave me a real appreciation for cooking.
I only started cooking after I got married. In Iranian culture, preparing food for the family is often an important part of home life. To my surprise, I learned very quickly, and before long people were complimenting my food and asking for my recipes. I believe I owe this to my mother, whose cooking shaped my taste and inspired me to cook with care, attention, and love.
Over the years, I have enjoyed cooking for family and friends, especially for celebrations and special occasions. Nothing makes me happier than seeing people enjoy a meal that I have prepared.
Today, I enjoy sharing Iranian food with others while continuing to learn new dishes and ingredients from around the world. Through my cooking, I hope to share not only the flavours of Iran but also the warmth, hospitality, and traditions that are such an important part of Iranian culture.”
ON THE MENU (subject to change)
- Mirza Ghasemi (Aubergine Dip) | Vegetarian; Egg
- Adas Polo (Sweet and Fragrant Lentil Rice) | Vegetarian; Milk
- Ash Reshteh (Noodle Soup) | Vegetarian; Milk, Gluten (Wheat)
- Borani Esfenaj (Spinach Dip) | Vegetarian; Milk, Tree Nuts (Walnuts)
- Sambusa (Spiced Potato Filo Parcels) | Vegan; Gluten (Wheat)
- Tas Kebab (Tangy Chicken with Quince and Plums) | Meat (Chicken); None
This menu contains meat (chicken) but is vegetarian friendly (5/6 dishes are meat-free). 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. Please be aware that while all allergens listed above have been identified as being in this menu, traces of all 14 allergens will be present in this training class.
Please see our Food and Allergen Policy when booking into the class for more information.
We’re excited to have you in the class! Please take note of a few final reminders:
- Unlike normal classes, training classes cannot be booked using gift vouchers. We are also unable to accommodate any ticket transfers from non-training classes.
- We will not be able to cater to any dietary requirements nor substitute any ingredients to accommodate dietary needs. Please see our Food and Allergen Policy when booking into the class for more information.
- Ingredients used in our classes contain, may contain, or may have been manufactured/prepared on shared equipment with the 14 allergens listed above. We cannot guarantee that any food or drink prepared or consumed in any of the Migrateful Cookery Classes are free from any of the 14 allergens, or any other ingredient. Migrateful’s Cookery Classes are hosted in our busy cookery school. Even in classes where allergens are not used, the ingredients for the class may have been stored in close proximity to allergens and other ingredients, and/or equipment and surfaces may have previously come into contact with allergens and other ingredients. Participants attend classes at their own risk.






