Afghan Cookery Class with Wasela | Veg Friendly | London Training Class

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 Wasela from Afghanistan at the in Clerkenwell, London.

Please note, during these training classes, we will be testing the dishes, and how the class runs. Think of it like a technical rehearsal at the theatre. This means it may run for longer than a normal class and involve some stop/starting. Our Chef Development team will also be present to guide and observe, along with volunteers who will help support the chef, and we will ask for your feedback at the end of the class.

A sample menu of the dishes that will be taught includes:

• Mantu and Ashak (Steamed Beef and Leek Dumplings) | Meat (Beef) and Vegetarian; Eggs, Gluten (Wheat)
• Borani Bajan (Layered Aubergine)| Vegan; None
• Chicken Kebab and Chutney | Meat (Chicken); Milk
• Afghan Rice | Vegan; None
• Salate |Vegan; None
• Doogh (Refreshing Yoghurt Drink) |Vegetarian; Milk
• Firni (Cornflour Pudding)| Vegetarian; Milk, Tree Nuts (Almonds)
  

This menu is vegetarian friendly (6 out of 7 dishes are vegetarian). This menu (contains meat (chicken). Allergens inclue:Eggs, Gluten (Wheat), Milk, Tree Nuts. 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 when booking into the class for more information.

Throughout the class, Chef Wasela will share stories about her food and culture. You’ll work together with other participants to prepare each of the dishes, before sitting down to share a meal together.

A message from our Chef Wasela:

“Hello, my name is Wasela and I am from Afghanistan. I came to the UK in 2024. I come from Nangarhar in the east of Afghanistan, which is a warm and beautiful province, known for its lovely nature, green areas and sweet oranges. The people of Nangarhar are very welcoming and food is an important part of our culture and traditions. Afghanistan is a rich country with many delicious and flavourful dishes and every region has its own special foods and cooking styles. Afghan people are famous for their hospitality and kindness to guests and sharing food with others is a big part of our culture.

I learnt to cook from my mother and she taught me how to cook delicious food. My father has always supported and encouraged me in my cooking journey and helped me improve my skills. In my class, I would like to share traditional Afghan recipes and explain how they are made. I am proud of my progress and enjoy sharing food with others in the UK. I am grateful for my family’s support and encouragement in my cooking journey. I look forward to sharing my food with you all!.”

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.
• 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).