Chef Saydul will teach delicious, authentic Bengali dishes followed by a sit-down meal.

ABOUT THE CUISINE

Bangladeshi cuisine reflects the country's rich agricultural landscape, winding rivers, and diverse regional traditions. Food is an important part of family life and hospitality, with recipes passed down through generations and prepared with great care. Combining fragrant spices with fresh herbs and seasonal ingredients, Bangladeshi cooking is known for its balance of flavour and the warmth of sharing meals with family, friends, and guests.

ABOUT THE CHEF

My name is Saydul, I’m from Habiganj in Bangladesh. It’s a district town and I grew up there near a river. I have travelled a lot in Bangladesh, it’s a beautiful country with many landscapes from the Sundarbans forest to Saint Martins Island to the hill stations of Khagrachari and Cox’s Bazaar with a long sand beach.

I went to university in Sylhet and there I started cooking by myself because I missed home cooking. I kept cooking for my friends and neighbours. The first time I cooked biriyani, I called my mum! When I was growing up, having guests over was very normal. A minimum of 2 or 3 people, sharing tea and snacks, and sending food for people.

In the morning, we would buy fresh groceries, especially fresh-water fish. Fish is a common staple in Bengali cuisine, you’ll find it at every table. As well as this, a few different curries – lentils, meat and rice. Today we will cook a few dishes – food is a connector and a way to make friends, I hope we can do this today!

ON THE MENU (subject to change):

Satkora Gorur Mangsho (Bengali Beef Curry with Satkora) | Meat (Beef); Mustard

Seabass Bhuna (Bengali Seabass Curry) | Fish (Seabass); Fish

Sajina Dhal (Braised Lentils with Drumsticks) | Vegetarian; Milk

Mixed Vegetable Bhuna | Vegan; None

Bhuna Kichiri (Vegetable Biriyan) | Vegetarian; Milk

Dali Bora (Lentil Pakora with Coriander Chutney ) | Vegan; None

Dry-Style Laal Saag (Dry-Style Sauteed Red Spinach) | Vegan; None

Mixed Salad | Vegan; Mustard

This menu contains meat (beef) and fish (seabass) but is vegetarian-friendly (6/8 dishes are meat-free). Allergens include: fish, milk, mustard.

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 Saydul’s hands-on, social cookery class in London to learn to make authentic Bengali dishes and celebrate the flavours, skills, and culinary traditions migrants, refugees and asylum seekers 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 (https://www.migrateful.org/terms-and-conditions/migrateful-ticket-refund-policy/)

Please see our allergens policy here: Food & Allergens Policy | Migrateful (https://www.migrateful.org/terms-and-conditions/food-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 Bangladesh!

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!

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