Chef Sana will teach delicious, authentic Saudi Arabian and Uyghur dishes followed by a sit-down meal.

ABOUT THE CUISINE

Saudi Arabian and Uyghur cuisine blends rich Middle Eastern spices with Central Asian traditions, creating vibrant, flavourful, and comforting dishes. From hand-stretched noodles and dumplings to sweet sesame and date desserts, the food is colourful, social, and made to be shared. Meals are deeply communal, reflecting the warmth, hospitality, and culinary heritage of these cultures.

ABOUT THE CHEF

A message from chef Sana:

“Hi, My name is Sana. I moved here from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 2013. I have lived the majority of my life there. Culturally I am Uyghur, an ethnic Muslim minority located in Central Asia (now part of China called Xinjiang). The dishes I teach in my class are a mix of the two cultures I come from. I learned to cook from my Mum. She used to call my sisters and me to assist her with cooking. I was her main helper, especially when it came to pulling noodles.

When I was in high school and had our summer holiday, my mum trusted me enough to cook for the family and I insisted she write me the recipes with every little detail. I got paid for it! My mum taught me to cook several cuisines from around the world but my favourites were Saudi & Uyghur. Even though I have explored hundreds of dishes living in London, Laghman is the most delicious dish (In my personal opinion!)”

ON THE MENU (subject to change):

Jawawa (Uyghur Dumplings filled with Lamb or Chard) | Meat (Lamb) and Vegetarian; Gluten (Wheat), Milk, Sulphites

Crunchy Chilli & Garlic Oil | Vegan; None

Laghman (Hand-stretched Noodles with Braised Vegetables) | Vegetarian; Celery, Eggs, Gluten (Wheat), Sulphites

Foul Qulabah (Fava Bean Dip) | Vegetarian; Gluten (Wheat), Milk

Luqaimat Alqadi (Saudi Doughnuts with Sesame and Date Syrup) | Vegetarian; Gluten (Wheat), Milk, Sesame, Soya

This menu is mostly vegetarian but contains one dish with meat (lamb), with vegetarian filling options. Allergens include: celery, eggs, gluten, milk, sesame, soya, sulphites.

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 Sana’s hands-on, social cookery class in London to learn to make authentic Saudi and Uyghur 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 (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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