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Migrateful uses cooking to support the integration process of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in London! 🧅💜
Link to our website for more information -https://www.migrateful.org/ Donate to our Crowdfunder to build a Migrateful Cookery School: https://www.spacehive.com/migrateful-cookery-school-a-long-term-home

Migrateful uses cooking as a medium to support refugees and migrants who are struggling to find employment due to language barriers and a lack of recognised work experience. The people we work with teach their traditional cuisines to the public, providing them with meaningful work experience, leadership skills, and an opportunity to practice their English.

05/10/2026

Could you be our Chief Operating Officer (COO)? 📣

We’re looking for an experienced leader to help build the systems, teams and culture that will support our next chapter.

Our COO will play a central role in shaping Migrateful’s future, bringing strategic leadership across our people, programmes, systems and operations, while continuing to strengthen the foundations that will help us grow our impact!

Working closely with our Founder & CEO, Jess, you’ll lead the day-to-day running of Migrateful, with strategic oversight across:

🧅 Operations & programme delivery
🧅 People, culture & safeguarding
🧅 Finance & sustainability
🧅 Systems, digital & automation
🧅 Governance, risk & compliance
🧅 Organisational development & change

With an annual turnover of £1.4m and plans to deliver 1,100 cookery classes next year, this is a pivotal role at an exciting stage of Migrateful’s growth.

You’ll be joining a team working to create a more welcoming and better-informed understanding of migration - one cookery class at a time. 🌍

Full-time | Permanent | £62,000–£67,000 | Hybrid, London

Applications close 12pm, 26 October.

Know someone who could be a great fit? Please tag them in the comments!

For more information on the role click the link in our bio 🔗

05/10/2026

Migrateful chefs and alumni have been up to some incredible things this summer. Here’s some good news to celebrate across our community! 👏

In June, some of the HQ team headed down to Cowcross Market in the heart of Farringdon to visit alumni chefs Aklima ( on Instagram) and Woin ( Ethiopic Kitchen ) at their food stalls.

Aklima served up delicious Bengali food – her pani puris were a real highlight! Woin creates incredible vegan Ethiopian dishes. You can book her for catering and supper clubs or visit her at her market stall.

A big shoutout to Sri Lankan chef Jaufferkhan, who has recently taken on work through a residential project with Second Home, supporting young asylum seekers and refugees. It’s inspiring to see members of our community bringing their skills and experience into such meaningful spaces.

Jamaican chef Kamial had her photography exhibited as part of a Lived Experience Voice exhibition, highlighting the realities of living in hotel accommodation as an asylum seeker while advocating for better conditions.

Migrateful alumnus Dr. Amna from Palestine has had an academic piece published with the Qualitative Applied Health Research Centre, linked to King’s College London. Dr. Amna is a mental health researcher and practitioner with over 20 years of experience, and her research explores how children’s drawings can give us a deeper insight into how they’re feeling and how they see themselves.

Migrateful alumnus Ada from Turkey has launched the very first Ruby Kitchen product ( on Instagram), Miray’s Spicy – a special spice blend inspired by their mum’s recipe and the Mediterranean flavours they grew up with. Ada’s food journey is now growing into a business rooted in family and flavour, with support and training from TERN - The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network along the way.

And huge congratulations to chef Ladan from Iran, who has launched her catering business ( on Instagram), specialising in stuffed dates.

We love seeing chefs continue to grow their businesses and bring more of their culture and creativity into the world. 🤩

30/09/2026

Meet Chef Saydul from Bangladesh! 🇧🇩

Growing up in Habiganj, a riverside town in Bangladesh, Saydul was surrounded by a culture where food was at the heart of everyday life. From the lush Sundarbans to the beaches of Cox's Bazar, he has travelled across the country, discovering the rich diversity of Bengali cuisine. He shares, "When I was growing up, having guests over was very normal. A minimum of two or three people, sharing tea and snacks, and sending food for people." For Saydul, food has always been about hospitality and bringing people together.

When he moved to university in Sylhet, homesickness inspired him to start cooking for himself. He quickly found himself cooking for friends and neighbours too, even calling his mum the first time he made biriyani! He says, "Food is a connector and a way to make friends, I hope we can do this today."

Now, he's sharing those traditions in his Bengali cookery class.

Together you'll learn to make a selection of Bengali favourites, including:
🥩 Bengali Beef Curry
🐟 Fish Bhuna Curry
🥣 Moringa Dhal
🥕 Mixed Vegetable Bhuna
🍚 Bhuna Kichiri (Vegetable Biriyani)
🥬 Lentil Pakora with Coriander Chutney
🌿 Dry-Style Lal Saag (Red Spinach)
🥗 Mixed Salad

Join Saydul in London and experience the flavours of Bengali home cooking. Book your place via the link in our bio. 🔗

28/09/2026

Meet Chef Rismi from Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰 🥥

Growing up in Sri Lanka, Rismi learned that food is so much more than a meal. It is a celebration of culture, family and connection! His love of cooking began at a young age, watching his father, who was a cook, prepare traditional Sri Lankan dishes. Although he never received formal culinary training, he spent years teaching himself and perfecting recipes in his own kitchen. He shares, "Over time, cooking became one of my greatest passions."

Now living in the UK with his wife and children, Rismi now “enjoys bringing the tastes and traditions of Sri Lanka to new friends and communities.” Through Migrateful, he's bringing the warmth of Sri Lankan hospitality to his cooking classes, using food to connect people across cultures.

In his class together you'll learn to make a selection of Sri Lankan favourites, including:
🍗 Chicken Devil
🍆 Aubergine Moju
🥥 Coconut Sambal
🫛 Green Bean Curry
🍚 Ghee Rice
🍮 Rava Kesari (Sweet Semolina Dessert)

Join Rismi in London and discover the vibrant flavours of authentic Sri Lankan home cooking. Book your place via the link in our bio. 🔗

23/09/2026

We’re hiring 📢

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join Migrateful’s Senior Management Team and lead our finance function at an exciting stage in the charity’s growth.

You’ll take ownership of our finance function, working closely with our COO, CEO, external bookkeeper, trustees and colleagues across the organisation to ensure that Migrateful has robust financial information, controls and processes to support good decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.

We’re looking for someone with significant experience in charity or not-for-profit finance, strong knowledge of charity accounting and restricted funds, and experience managing organisations with a significant level of earned income alongside charitable and fundraising income.

🤗 Part-time, permanent (3 days per week / 0.6 FTE)

💻 Predominantly remote, with regular travel to our London office

💵 £50,000–£55,000 FTE (£30,000–£33,000 pro rata)

🌏 Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you’re an experienced finance professional who wants to use your skills to support a charity creating opportunities for migrants and refugees through food, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close on 20 October 2026, interviews held on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early! For more information on the role click the link here: https://www.migrateful.org/career/🔗

21/09/2026

Ever wondered why pineapple makes your tongue tingle? 🍍

Fresh pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain, which breaks down proteins. So while you’re enjoying that sweet, juicy fruit, bromelain is busy breaking down proteins in your mouth. 😳

Pineapple isn’t just sweet and juicy… it’s also a fruit with a surprisingly powerful enzyme!

Today we’re putting pineapple centre stage across Migrateful recipes:

🌴 Trinidadian chef Michelle’s Bake and Shark is a beloved Trinidadian street food sandwich traditionally made with shark, but using white fish fillets here. Served with sauces and condiments, Michelle adds a refreshing piece of fresh pineapple for a juicy twist.

🍛 Sri Lankan chef Akram’s Pineapple Curry is a light and delicious summer curry traditionally made for parties, weddings and celebrations. Fresh pineapple is essential here, so no tinned pineapple or substitutions! Served with coconut rice, this is also Akram’s mum’s favourite curry.

🍹 Ecuadorian chef Judith’s Colada Morada is a warm, fruity drink traditionally enjoyed during Ecuador’s Day of the Dead celebrations and when families come together. Packed with fruit and spices, it’s served as a comforting dessert, often alongside a sugary empanada for dipping.

What’s your favourite way to eat pineapple? 🤭

18/09/2026

Meet Chef Naziha from Algeria!😊

Growing up in Algiers, Algeria's vibrant capital on the Mediterranean coast, Naziha was the youngest in her family. Her earliest cooking memories were of “play cooking” alongside her beloved aunt, who gave her miniature cooking equipment and encouraged her to copy everything she did. As a university student, her curiosity grew into a passion as she began collecting family recipes and learning to make traditional sweets for Eid.

After moving to the UK 15 years ago, Migrateful gave Naziha the confidence to share her love of Algerian cuisine with others. She says, “Feeding people delicious food is my love language and I get great pleasure when people enjoy eating what I've prepared.”

Together you'll learn to make a selection of seven Algerian favourites, including:
- T'hliti Ahmar
- Chekchouka
- Kesra (Semolina & Herb Bread)
- Haria Soup
- Bourek
- Carrot & Beetroot Salad
- Almond Harissa

Join Naziha in London and discover the rich culinary traditions of Algeria. Book your place via the link in our bio. 💫

16/09/2026

It was great to be part of Windmill Hill City Farm’s 50th birthday celebrations at the weekend! 🧅

Our Bristol HQ team were joined by Migrateful chef Amtul Hayee, who prepared some of her delicious Pakistani pakoras to share with attendees. We loved meeting so many new faces and chatting to the local community - thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hi, hear more about our mission and, of course, grab a pakora! 🇵🇰

And there was plenty more cooking happening around the farm… Chef Kele was teaching a Trinidadian cookery class during the celebrations, giving visitors a chance to see a Migrateful class in action and experience the joy of cooking and sharing food together. 🇹🇹

Windmill Hill City Farm was formed 50 years ago by a volunteer group of local residents who wanted to put the land to better use, creating a space where people could experience farming in the heart of the city. Over the years, it has continued to improve local lives through education, recreation and therapeutic activities, while providing a much-loved space for community, wellbeing and inclusion.

We share Windmill Hill’s dedication to creating welcoming community spaces that bring people together, and we’re so grateful to have been part of its 50-year story. Here’s to many more years of community, connection and good food! 🐖🌿

Photos by Rozi Lane 📸

14/09/2026

Did you know aubergines are actually a fruit — and technically a berry too? 🍆

Botanically speaking, aubergines are berries because they develop from a single flower and contain seeds.

Smoky, creamy, comforting and incredibly versatile, aubergine is one of those ingredients that can completely transform depending on how you cook it. Roast it over a flame for that deep, smoky flavour, layer it into a comforting dish, or mix it with rich, creamy ingredients — there are so many ways to make this humble berry the star of the show.

Today we’re putting aubergine centre stage across Migrateful recipes:

- Syrian chef Manal’s Maqluba — a comforting aubergine pilaf served with Laban Bi Khiar, a traditional cucumber and yoghurt dip. It’s one of Manal’s favourite dishes, but it wasn’t always a success! When she first made it for her husband, she accidentally overcooked the rice and had to call her mum for advice. Thankfully, she perfected it!

- Pakistani chef Amtul’s Baingan Bharta — a smoky roasted aubergine dip traditionally made in a tandoor. The open flame chars the skin and gives the aubergine its signature smoky flavour. :fire:

- Eritrean chef Wedad’s Salata Bazinjan — a delicious aubergine salad often made when travelling in Eritrea. Aubergines can be quickly cooked over charcoal, and Wedad’s version combines them with peanut butter and tahini for a rich, creamy flavour.

What’s your favourite way to cook aubergine?

09/09/2026

Meet Chef Uchenna from Nigeria! 🇳🇬

Growing up in Nnewi, in eastern Nigeria, Uchenna shares, “I am proud to be from the Igbo tribe, a people known for their rich culture, resilience, and love of food.”

Uchenna’s mother owned the largest and most popular restaurant in their town and was a passionate cook, but she never imagined that cooking would become such an important part of her own life. It wasn’t until she moved away to university and had to cook for herself that everything changed. She shares, “What began as a necessity soon became a hobby and a source of joy.”

After attending a Migrateful Open Day, Uchenna rediscovered her confidence and passion for cooking. Just three days later, she volunteered to cook at St James’s Church on International Women’s Day – a turning point that inspired her to share the authentic flavours and traditions of her homeland with others.

Together you’ll learn to make a selection of Nigerian favourites, including:
🍚 Native Jollof Rice
🥣 Egusi Soup (Ground Melon Seed Soup)
🍗 Nigerian Stew
🥔 Fufu
🥩 Suya (Spiced Beef Skewers)
🧆 Akara & Scotch Bonnet Chilli Sauce (Black Eyed Bean Fritters)
🍌 Plantain Bread & Butter Pudding

Join Uchenna in London and experience the vibrant flavours and warm hospitality of Nigerian home cooking. Book your place via the link in our bio. 🔗

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