Tajik Cookery Class with Akbar | London Training | Class

Our new batch of talented Migrateful chefs have nearly finished their training and are getting ready to hold their first cookery classes in July, August and September!

This particular training class will be led by Chef Akbar from Uzbekistan at the Migrateful Cookery School in Clerkenwell, London. 

This will be the first time he will teach the public. Expect a fun,home-style cooking experience where you will learn to prepare different dishes and enjoy them with people who, like you, fuel our mission of supporting refugee and migrant chefs on their journey to integration. 

In this class, you will be grouped with other participants and prepare dishes together as a team, led by Chef Akbar. You will split into groups, each  responsible for creating one of the dishes. You are ,of course, welcome to move around during the class to learn about the other dishes being prepared. Throughout the class, Chef Akbar will share stories about his food and culture, and help you to prepare each of the dishes so you come away with some new cooking tips and inspiration.

Please note that these are training sessions where 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. 

At the end of the class, we will invite you to provide feedback, which will be invaluable for our chef-in-training’s learning and development – especially when they start teaching normal classes.

Akbar is currently working with our Chef Development team to finalise the recipes he will be teaching in his class. We have provided a sample of the dishes which may be included in this session but will update dishes and allergen information closer to the time of the class. If you have specific dietary requirements, please wait until the allergen information has been updated to book into this class.

A sample menu of the dishes that will be taught includes:

• Shee (Lamb Broth with Pickled Sorrel and Root Vegetables)
• Tuy Kabob (Wedding Lamb Stew)
• Moshkichiri (Mung Bean and Rice Porridge with Yoghurt and Onions
• Bichak (Butternut Squash-filled Pastries)
• Chalpak (Semolina Flatbread)

This menu contains meat (Lamb). 

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. Allergen information for this class will be updated closer to the class time. Please see our Food and Allergen Policy when booking into the class for more information.

A message from our Chef Akbar:

“Hi, my name is Akbar. I moved to the UK from the historic city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan, with my wife and four children. I am Tajik and I love showcasing our delicious food and culture. Samarkand is a significant centre of Persian culture and a hub for trade along the Silk Road.

I have had a passion for cooking from a young age, as I learnt from my parents and grandparents. Having had many years of experience catering for family, and friends and hosting culinary events I am now confident and enjoy cooking Tajik cuisine.

I used to be a mathematics teacher as well as a chef, so I like both numbers and flavours. I have a Masters degree in mathematics from Samarkand State University, so I have an eye for detail, precision, flavour harmony and creativity. I also enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and techniques to create exquisite flavours, delighting your palates and affording memorable culinary experiences.

Whether solving Mathematical equations or developing recipes, I am dedicated to honing my culinary skills and inspiring you with traditional recipes from my past home in Uzbekistan”.

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.
• We will not be able to cater to any dietary requirements nor substitute any ingredients to accommodate dietary needs so please only book into classes that suit your dietary preferences and needs. Please see our Food and Allergen Policy when booking into the class for more information.
• We will send you a reminder email 3 days before the class takes place that will include our In-Person Class COVID-19 Policy. You can also find more information on our website and social media pages.
• This small-scale class for 14 participants is not socially distanced. For those seeking a COVID-secure cookery class, please see our events online.
• Payments made through Paypal can take up to 48 hours to have the order confirmed. To guarantee your spot in a cookery class we recommend using a debit or credit card.
• We only process refunds if we are notified 7 days before the class takes place.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Migrateful Cookery School, Corporation Row, London, EC1R 0NE, United Kingdom