Spice School: Immersive Bengali Cooking Workshop in London

August 21st, 28th & September 4th | 6:30–7:30 PMHouse of Annetta, 25 Princelet St, London E1 6QH

Join OITIJ-JO Kitchen for a three-part, hands-on cooking workshop exploring the bold, comforting flavors of Bengali home cooking. Across three Wednesday evenings, you’ll learn how to make traditional dishes from scratch, and sit down to enjoy what you cook at the end of each session.

Each session will focus on a different signature dish:

🫑 Session 1 – August 21: Bhorta A deep dive into the art of smoky, mashed vegetables and proteins, a cornerstone of Bangladeshi comfort food.

🍬 Session 2 – August 28: Pitha Make sweet and savoury handmade rice cakes from scratch, delicate, festive, and full of cultural history.

🥘 Session 3 – September 4: Roti & Masala Curry Flaky, layered flatbreads paired with rich, slow-cooked masala, cooked the traditional way.

• Hands-on instruction with all ingredients provided
• A sit-down meal at the end of each class
• Printed recipes and spice notes to take home
• A small group setting with space to learn and ask questions
• A chance to connect with others over shared cooking and culture

OITIJ-JO Kitchen is a woman-led social enterprise based in Tower Hamlets. We focus on traditional, handmade Bangladeshi food while disrupting gender norms in hospitality by training and employing those underrepresented in kitchens and front-of-house roles.

We're part of the OITIJ-JO Collective, a charity dedicated to promoting Bengali culture through arts, food, and community action.

This series is for anyone curious about Bengali food and culture, no prior experience needed. Whether you're a beginner, a seasoned home cook, or just love trying new things, you're welcome here.

Limited spots available, book early to secure your place.

Host or Publisher OITI-JO Collective