About this Event
Join us for a heart-warming hands-on cooking experience where passion, and community come together.
India Cooks for Gaza is a special cooking class hosted by Olive Haven, guided by two wonderful Indian couples: Amrita & Navneet and Naureen & Ajwad, who will lead us through making Kerala chicken stew with ghee rice 😋 a cozy, fragrant, soul-warming dish from South India. Vegetarian options will also be available.
Just like our previous Maqlooba for Gaza class, 100% of ticket proceeds go directly to supporting families in Gaza. This is a chance to learn something new, eat something delicious, meet good people, and make a real impact.
Why Gaza? Why now? ❤️🩹
Right now, over 2 million people in Gaza are displaced, many living in tents through harsh winter cold. Families are struggling to feed their children, to stay warm, to access even the most basic essentials. Every contribution helps provide food, shelter, medical aid, and dignity to people who urgently need support. This event is a simple, meaningful way to respond, by gathering as a community, cooking together, and sending help where it’s desperately needed.
What to Expect:
👨🍳 Hands-on cooking class led by our featured guides
Learn to make Kerala chicken stew + ghee rice (veg option available!).
Bonus: surprise dessert will be served!
👫 12 spots only, each 2 attendees will be paired to work together and cook their dish
🥣 All ingredients, cookware, and tools provided
📜 Take-home recipe cards
🧺 Bring your own containers for leftovers
🍽️ Enjoy a shared meal afterwards and break bread as a group
🗣️ Hear stories, cultural notes, and memories connected to the dish
💚 Support an urgent humanitarian cause while learning something new
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, January 17
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Water Street Church
🎟 Spots: Only 12 spots available
💵 All proceeds support families in Gaza. The funds will go through multiple GoFundMe campaigns. (Contact us if you wish to learn more about the specific campaigns)
Who Should Join?
Anyone who:
✨ Loves food
✨ Wants to learn a new dish
✨ Cares about community
✨ Wants to support Gaza in a meaningful, human way
✨ Enjoys warm, cozy, purposeful gatherings
No cooking experience needed.. just come with an open heart and an empty stomach.
Together, we can send warmth, comfort, and hope to families who need it most, one shared meal at a time. ❤️
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
287 Water St, 287 Water Street, Guelph, Canada
CAD 91.86
