Chef Mina will teach delicious, authentic Iranian dishes followed by a sit-down meal.

ABOUT THE CUISINE

Iranian cuisine is known for its rich use of herbs, vibrant colours, and balanced flavours. From hearty lentil rice dishes to delicate stuffed vine leaves, every meal is designed to be shared and enjoyed together. Meals are social, nourishing, and full of creativity — combining tradition with personal touches that make each dish unique.

ABOUT THE CHEF

A message from chef Mina:

“My name is Mina and I am Iranian. I come from the southwest part of Iran but grew up in Tehran within a large family. I learned as a teenager the pleasure of cooking. My dishes are based on traditional Iranian recipes to which I have added my creative twist. Cooking has become a joyful way for me to have a positive impact on individuals and groups. For me, cooking is not just a skillful blending of flavours and colours, but something that brings people together to talk and connect. My classes are a way to create memorable moments for participants.

I value community engagement and work as a volunteer in a local charity, hoping to make a positive contribution to the lives of others. At some point, I would like to use my degree in business management and my experience in event management to set up my own business."

ON THE MENU (subject to change):

Zeyton Parvardeh (Marinated Olives) | Vegan; Tree Nuts (Walnuts)

Borani Baghali (Dried Broad Bean Dip) | Vegan; Gluten (Wheat), Sesame

Dolmeh (Stuffed Vine Leaves) | Vegetarian; Milk

Adas Polo (Lentils with Rice) | Meat (Beef); None

Tas Kabab (Vegetarian Stew) | Vegan | None

This menu contains meat (beef) but is vegetarian-friendly (5/6 dishes are meat-free). Allergens include: milk, gluten, sesame, 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 Mina’s hands-on, social cookery class in London to learn to make authentic Iranian dishes — and celebrate the flavours, stories, and community spirit that 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 (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 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!

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