Our talented new cohort of Migrateful chefs are wrapping up their initial training and getting ready to hold their first cookery classes to the public.

This training class will be led by Chef Isatu from Sierra Leon at the Migrateful Cookery School in Clerkenwell, London.

Please note, during these training classes, 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, and we will ask for your feedback at the end of the class.

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

Jollof Rice with Plantain | Meat (Chicken) and Vegan; Mustard
Couscous with Salad | Vegetarian; Milk, Gluten
Spinach Stew | Vegan; None
Rice Arkara (Banana Fritters) | Vegan; None
Lentil Soup | Vegan; Gluten
Couscous Pudding | Vegetarian; Milk, Gluten, Tree Nuts

This menu contains meat (chicken) but is vegetarian friendly (6/7 dishes are meat-free). 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. Please be aware that while all allergens listed above have been identified as being in this menu, traces of all 14 allergens will be present in this training class.

Please see our Food and Allergen Policy when booking into the class for more information.

Throughout the class, Chef Isatu will share stories about her food and culture. You’ll work together with other participants to prepare each of the dishes, before sitting down to share a meal together.

A message from our Chef Isatu:

“I am Isatu from Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone is a small country in West Africa bordered by Guinea, Liberia and the Atlantic Ocean. I am a Fulani, and my tribal identity is as important as my national identity. Sierra Leone is a culturally diverse country, rich in a number of minerals including diamonds and gold.

Cooking has always been my passion. As a very young child, I was already pretending to be a chef and made my siblings play along with this game. I started cooking for real when I was 12 years old at my mother’s side. She started by giving me simple tasks to do and gradually taught me how to prepare dishes properly. I am grateful that she shared her secret tips with me.

I believe it is important to continuously develop oneself and in the importance of community. Putting these principles into practice, I became a volunteer chef with the Red Cross and with Connect All Community, cooking for over 60 people every week.

I bring humour and joy to everything I do, including my cookery classes. I am sure you will enjoy your time learning about Sierra Leone and its cuisine. I look forward to welcoming you!”

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.
Ingredients used in our classes contain, may contain, or may have been manufactured/prepared on shared equipment with the 14 allergens listed above. We cannot guarantee that any food or drink prepared or consumed in any of the Migrateful Cookery Classes are free from any of the 14 allergens, or any other ingredient. Migrateful’s Cookery Classes are hosted in our busy cookery school or in external venues that handle allergens. Even in classes where allergens are not used, the ingredients for the class may have been stored in close proximity to allergens and other ingredients, and/or equipment and surfaces may have previously come into contact with allergens and other ingredients. Participants attend classes at their own risk.
We only process refunds if we are notified 7 days before the class takes place.

Sierra Leonean Cookery Class with Isatu|Veg Friendly|London Training Class