Nigerian Cookery Class with Uchenna | 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 Uchenna from Nigeria 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:

• Native Jollof Rice | Fish (Crayfish and Catfish); Fish, Milk
• Egusi Soup (Ground Melon Seed Soup)| Meat (Chicken) and Fish (Catfish and Crayfish); Fish, Milk
• Nigerian Stew | Meat (Chicken); Milk
• Fufu | Vegan; Gluten (Barley, Wheat), Tree Nuts (Almonds)
• Suya (Spiced Beef Skewers) | Meat (Beef); Milk, Peanuts, Soya
• Akara and Scotch Bonnet Chilli Sauce (Black Eyed Bean Fritters)| Vegetarian; Milk
• Plantain Bread and Butter Pudding | Vegetarian; Eggs, Gluten (Wheat), Milk
  

This menu contains meat (chicken and beef)and fish (Crayfish and Catfish). Allergens include: Milk, Tree Nuts,Peanuts, Soya , Gluten.
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 Uchenna 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 Uchenna:

“My name is Uchenna, and I come from Nnewi in Anambra State, in the eastern part of Nigeria. Nigeria is home to three major ethnic groups Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa and more than 200 languages. I am proud to be from the Igbo tribe, a people known for their rich culture, resilience, and love of food.

Growing up, I never imagined that cooking would become such an important part of my life. My mother owned the largest and most popular restaurant in our town and was passionate about cooking, while I preferred other household chores.

Everything changed when I went to university and had to learn how to feed myself. I often called my mother and younger sister for recipes and guidance. What began as a necessity soon became a hobby and a source of joy.

My journey with Migrateful has reignited my confidence and passion. After attending a Migrateful Open Day, I felt inspired and, just three days later, volunteered to cook at St James’s Church on International Women’s Day. It was a turning point that helped me rediscover myself.

Now, I am excited to welcome you to my class and share authentic Nigerian flavours, stories, and traditions through food. I look forward to cooking with you and giving you a true taste of Nigeria.”

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).