Food & Drink
Afghan Cookery Class with Vida | BRISTOL | Veg Friendly
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ABOUT THE CUISINE
\nAfghan cuisine is a delicious blend of Central and South Asian influences, known for its balance of fragrant spices, slow-cooked stews, and comforting rice dishes. Signature dishes like Kabuli – rice cooked with carrots and raisins – capture the heart of Afghan home cooking, offering a perfect mix of sweetness, spice, and tradition. Afghan food is made to be shared; it’s rich, aromatic, and deeply social, reflecting the warmth and hospitality of its people.
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ABOUT THE CHEF
\nA message from chef Vida:
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“Hi, my name is Vida. I’m from Afghanistan and was born in Kabul, the capital city.
\nI learnt to cook from my mother and grandmother. My mother was always cooking for our big family and often needed my help. She would show me how to make something one day, and then the very next day, she’d ask me to do it myself. That’s how I learnt so much. Especially desert, I love desert the best, and am always making sweet treats.
\nTwo years ago, I started a small business cooking from home through All About the Cooks. People could order my food, and it would be delivered all over Bristol. My food was very popular. At one point, I was getting orders for up to 100 people!
\nBack in Kabul, I studied mathematics at university and later taught maths in an all-boys private school.
\nNow, I’m excited to teach again—but this time, a different subject. The subject is food, and the classroom is the kitchen.
\nI’m happiest when I’m in my kitchen. I play music, focus on cooking, and enjoy being in my own world. It’s my happy place, and I’m so happy to share it with you.”
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ON THE MENU (subject to change):
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This menu contains meat (beef) but is vegetarian-friendly (5 out of 6 dishes are meat-free). Allergens include: gluten (wheat), milk, egg.
\nPlease 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.
\nJoin Vida’s cookery class in Bristol to learn to make authentic Afghani dishes and celebrate the flavours and stories brought to the UK through food.
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THE CLASS FORMAT
\nOur cookery classes are family-style – everyone works together to prepare the dishes as a team.
\nWhile you’ll choose one dish to focus on, you’ll also have the opportunity to move around the kitchen, help with other dishes, and learn from each recipe. It’s a fun, social, and collaborative cookery class where you’ll gain hands-on experience, new skills, and an authentic taste of Afghan culture.
\nAt the end of the class, you’ll sit down with chef Vida, your classmates, and our team to enjoy the meal you’ve created together.
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REMINDERS
\nWe’re excited to have you join us for this Bristol cookery class. Please take note of a few final reminders:
\nSpaces are limited – book now to secure your spot and experience the true taste of Afghanistan, right here in Bristol.
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WHY JOIN A MIGRATEFUL CLASS?
\nBy joining a Migrateful cookery class in Bristol, you’re not just learning delicious new recipes — you’re supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK through cooking, connection, and cultural exchange. Join us to meet chefs from around the world, including from Turkey, Trinidad & Tobago, Sri Lanka, and many more.
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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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