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SUMMARY:Community Class: Cooking On A Budget
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to create delicious\, nourishing plant-based meals without breaking the bank! In this hands-on cooking class\, we’ll explore affordable ingredients\, simple techniques\, and budget-friendly recipes that make plant-based eating accessible\, satisfying\, and easy to incorporate into everyday life. \n✨ What you’ll gain: \n\nPractical tips for cooking healthy plant-based meals on a budget\nIdeas for making affordable ingredients go further\nSimple\, nutritious recipes that are easy to recreate at home\nConfidence in planning and preparing low-cost plant-based meals\nA chance to share food\, skills\, and ideas with your local community\n\nThis class will be a mixture of practical cooking\, demos and time to ask questions. All ingredients and equipment needed for the class are provided. To book your place\, please click the ‘Book tickets’ button at the bottom of the page and enter your details. \n Cost: Free (donation-based)Your support helps us continue running community events like this. \n Donate here:https://localgiving.org/donation/madeinhackney/start or donate in person when you join us on the day! \nAbout Jordan \nJordan Bourzig\, a conscious vegan natural chef and a naturopathic nutritionist student\, hails from a traditional French cooking background. He’s studied the fundamentals of French cuisine and gained experience in various restaurants\, ranging from bistros to Michelin establishments. \nTransitioning to a vegan lifestyle in 2019\, Jordan embarked on exploring plant-based alternatives\, initiating an ongoing journey to discover the richness of plant-based cuisine. In 2022\, following a meaningful permaculture farming experience in Wales\, he became more conscientious about the food system and the nutritional quality it provides. \nPost this transformative experience\, Jordan dedicated his skills to sharing knowledge and offering healthy food to anyone he could assist. He is also on a journey of promoting healing through food and natural elements to contribute positively to the world. \n\n———————————– \nCancellation Policy \nAs a small charity with limited spaces\, we ask that you cancel at least 48 hours in advance if you can’t attend a free community class\, so we can offer your spot to someone else. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice are considered late cancellations\, and missing a class without notice is a no-show. If you have three or more late cancellations or no-shows within 12 months\, unfortunately we will not be able to book you in for classes for 6 months. However\, if you have questions or need to discuss your attendance\, please email us at classes@madeinhackney.org. Thank you for helping us make the most of our free community resources and ensure we can reach as many people as possible. \nLate-Comers Policy \nPlease aim to arrive at least 5 minutes before the class to settle in comfortably. To avoid disrupting the session and to ensure we finish on time\, we’re unable to admit anyone who arrives more than 10 minutes late. Unfortunately\, arriving later than this will be considered a no-show.
URL:https://madeinhackney.org/event/community-class-cooking-on-a-budget/
LOCATION:Liberty Hall\, 128 Clapton Common\, Spring Hill\, Clapton\, London\, E5 9AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Classes
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SUMMARY:Mr. Organic Family Class: Zero-Waste Cooking
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a joyful family cooking session during London Climate Action Week! \nSupported by Mr. Organic\, we’ll explore creative and practical ways to reduce food waste while cooking delicious\, nourishing meals together. \nUsing simple plant-based ingredients\, we’ll learn how to make the most of leftovers\, use commonly wasted parts of vegetables\, and build easy recipes that are both budget-friendly and sustainable. This session is designed for families and all cooking abilities\, with a focus on fun\, hands-on learning and cooking together as a community. \nThis class will be a mixture of practical cooking\, demos and time to ask questions. To book your place\, please click the ‘Book tickets’ button at the bottom of the page and enter your details. \nPlease note: this class is for families only. Each adult may bring up to two children\, and children must remain supervised by their accompanying adult throughout the session. \n Cost: Free (donation-based)Your support helps us continue running community events like this. \n Donate here:https://localgiving.org/donation/madeinhackney/start or donate in person when you join us on the day! \nAbout the chef\, Tarryn \nTarryn Williams (they/them) brings 6+ years of experience as a plant-based head chef\, pastry chef and cooking teacher. Their cooking journey spans a wide range of kitchens — from serving up elevated comfort food at Hackney plant-based café MOTHER\, to creating refined desserts at critically-acclaimed Central London restaurants like Tendril\, Café Petiole and Holy Carrot. \nTarryn brings a specialist knowledge of plant-based baking and pâtisserie — an area they’ve honed through years of dedicated self-development\, alongside training with leading vegan pastry experts Toni Rodriguez and Richard Hawke. They offer a rare and comprehensive knowledge in this growing culinary field. \n———————————– \nCancellation Policy \nAs a small charity with limited spaces\, we ask that you cancel at least 48 hours in advance if you can’t attend a free community class\, so we can offer your spot to someone else. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice are considered late cancellations\, and missing a class without notice is a no-show. If you have three or more late cancellations or no-shows within 12 months\, unfortunately we will not be able to book you in for classes for 6 months. However\, if you have questions or need to discuss your attendance\, please email us at classes@madeinhackney.org. Thank you for helping us make the most of our free community resources and ensure we can reach as many people as possible. \nLate-Comers Policy \nPlease aim to arrive at least 5 minutes before the class to settle in comfortably. To avoid disrupting the session and to ensure we finish on time\, we’re unable to admit anyone who arrives more than 10 minutes late. Unfortunately\, arriving later than this will be considered a no-show.
URL:https://madeinhackney.org/event/mr-organic-family-class-zero-waste-cooking/
LOCATION:Liberty Hall\, 128 Clapton Common\, Spring Hill\, Clapton\, London\, E5 9AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Classes
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SUMMARY:Community Class: Cooking On A Budget
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to create delicious\, nourishing plant-based meals without breaking the bank! In this hands-on cooking class\, we’ll explore affordable ingredients\, simple techniques\, and budget-friendly recipes that make plant-based eating accessible\, satisfying\, and easy to incorporate into everyday life. \n✨ What you’ll gain: \n\nPractical tips for cooking healthy plant-based meals on a budget\nIdeas for making affordable ingredients go further\nSimple\, nutritious recipes that are easy to recreate at home\nConfidence in planning and preparing low-cost plant-based meals\nA chance to share food\, skills\, and ideas with your local community\n\nThis class will be a mixture of practical cooking\, demos and time to ask questions. All ingredients and equipment needed for the class are provided. To book your place\, please click the ‘Book tickets’ button at the bottom of the page and enter your details. \n Cost: Free (donation-based)Your support helps us continue running community events like this. \n Donate here:https://localgiving.org/donation/madeinhackney/start or donate in person when you join us on the day! \nAbout Jordan \nJordan Bourzig\, a conscious vegan natural chef and a naturopathic nutritionist student\, hails from a traditional French cooking background. He’s studied the fundamentals of French cuisine and gained experience in various restaurants\, ranging from bistros to Michelin establishments. \nTransitioning to a vegan lifestyle in 2019\, Jordan embarked on exploring plant-based alternatives\, initiating an ongoing journey to discover the richness of plant-based cuisine. In 2022\, following a meaningful permaculture farming experience in Wales\, he became more conscientious about the food system and the nutritional quality it provides. \nPost this transformative experience\, Jordan dedicated his skills to sharing knowledge and offering healthy food to anyone he could assist. He is also on a journey of promoting healing through food and natural elements to contribute positively to the world. \n\n———————————– \nCancellation Policy \nAs a small charity with limited spaces\, we ask that you cancel at least 48 hours in advance if you can’t attend a free community class\, so we can offer your spot to someone else. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice are considered late cancellations\, and missing a class without notice is a no-show. If you have three or more late cancellations or no-shows within 12 months\, unfortunately we will not be able to book you in for classes for 6 months. However\, if you have questions or need to discuss your attendance\, please email us at classes@madeinhackney.org. Thank you for helping us make the most of our free community resources and ensure we can reach as many people as possible. \nLate-Comers Policy \nPlease aim to arrive at least 5 minutes before the class to settle in comfortably. To avoid disrupting the session and to ensure we finish on time\, we’re unable to admit anyone who arrives more than 10 minutes late. Unfortunately\, arriving later than this will be considered a no-show.
URL:https://madeinhackney.org/event/community-class-cooking-on-a-budget-2/
LOCATION:Liberty Hall\, 128 Clapton Common\, Spring Hill\, Clapton\, London\, E5 9AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Classes
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SUMMARY:Foraging: Wild Food Walk\, London E3
DESCRIPTION:Foraging experience at the amazing award-winning Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park\, one of London’s Magnificent Seven Victorian Cemeteries.\n\n\n\nJoin wild food enthusiast\, Ken Greenway\, for a foraging experience at the amazing award-winning Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park. Ken will share his love and deep knowledge of foraging and will introduce you to the everyday plants you can eat\, opening your eyes to a new world of possibilities and flavours. He will share his knowledge of seasonal wild foods as well as where and when to pick them. \nLooking after the nature reserve and heritage site is a way of life for Ken. You will join him at this guided walk sharing knowledge and the spirit of exploration of this unique sanctuary for history\, nature and wild food. The walk is limited to 15 participants so an intimate experience in the outdoors will make it easy to ask questions and meet others in the group. \nThe journey includes: \n\nMake your own choice of wild tea on arrival from a selection of plants collected from the park\nTake your place in a guided walk to safely identify wild foods and enjoy samples of the plants along the way\nLearn tips on where and how to forage\nUnderstand the health benefits of wild foods\nTake home samples to turn into your own wild creations\nAsk Ken questions\nReceive and use a digital foraging booklet\nNumbers limited to 15 | Dogs on leads are welcome\n\n“THCP is nothing short of stunning and Kenneth\, my Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park guide\, is unbelievably knowledgeable about edible plants.” Wild Food Walk participant \nLocation: Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park\, Southern Grove\, Mile End\, London E3 4PX (a short walk from Mile End Tube Station in E3) \nAbout Ken Greenway \nKen Greenway is the site manager of THCP and is also an accredited Humanist celebrant\, Horticulture Manager for Grounded Ecotherapy and the course leader on Forage London’s event ‘Wild Food\, Wild Nature’. Ken studied Environmental Biology at the University of Greenwich and has worked at THCP since 2002 where he has developed his intimate knowledge of the site as well as his passion for wild food and foraging. Ken is also a Come Dine with Me winner! \nNote: This is a fundraising class and the proceeds help us fight hunger and deliver free events in our community. At Made In Hackney we believe access to good food is a human right\, not a privilege. Every ticket you buy helps us provide essential support to individuals and families facing food insecurity. If you would like to learn more about our work and impact\, please click here. \nRefunds/transfers: Please understand our charity needs time to resell your tickets as we rely heavily on the income generated by our fundraising classes. We require a minimum of 14 days’ notice for any cancellations or transfers once you have booked onto a class. You are also welcome to give your ticket to a friend or family member in case of last minute illness (just email classes@madeinhackney.org to let us know). \nVouchers: If you need assistance to redeem a voucher purchased on our website\, please contact us via email: classes@madeinhackney.org. \nWe’ve Published Our Debut Cookbook — We Cook Plants! Based on 12 years of experience as a pioneering vegan community cookery school\, it offers practical\, inclusive\, and delicious plant-based recipes with creative solutions to real-life challenges like cost\, access\, and time. 👉 Buy Our Debut Cookbook – We Cook Plants and support our mission to make healthy\, sustainable food accessible to all. \nFor information: classes@madeinhackney.org / 020 8442 4266 / WhatsApp message +44 07833685894
URL:https://madeinhackney.org/event/foraging-wild-food-walk-london-e3-4-2/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park\, Southern Grove\, London\, E3 4PX
CATEGORIES:Masterclasses
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SUMMARY:Masterclass: The Plant-Based Levantine Table
DESCRIPTION:Step into the warm kitchens of Syria\, Lebanon\, and Palestine with this hands-on cooking class\, featuring amazing products from Zaytoun. \n\n\n\n\nInspired by the home traditions of the Levant\, this class celebrates dishes made for sharing—full of fresh herbs\, warming spices\, and vibrant vegetables. Together\, we’ll prepare a full vegan feast that reflects the rich food culture of the region\, moving from bright\, zesty starters to hearty mains and sweet endings. Along the way\, you’ll hear stories behind each dish\, pick up family tips\, and discover how these recipes bring people together around the table. \nWe are proud to feature products from the amazing Zaytoun CIC\, a social enterprise founded in 2004 to support the resilience of Palestinian communities through fair trade. We will be using their extra virgin olive oil—ethically sourced from small-scale farmers in the West Bank—along with Palestinian Medjoul dates and za’atar. Check out their full stocklist here and get involved to support their mission here. \n🌿 Sample Menu (subject to change): \nStuffed dates with nuts: featuring Palestinian Medjoul dates from Zaytoun. \nPita: Freshly-made pillowy flatbreads\, perfect for scooping\, dipping\, and sharing\, paired with za’atar and olive oil from Zaytoun. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFattoush (Lebanon): A bright and crunchy salad of crisp toasted bread\, fresh vegetables\, and a tangy sumac dressing—a dish that turns simple ingredients into something special. \nMutabbal (Syria): Smoky roasted aubergine blended with tahini and lemon\, creating a creamy\, flavour-packed dip that’s a staple of every Syrian table. \nMaqluba (Palestine): A stunning upside-down rice dish layered with spiced vegetables and toasted nuts\, made for sharing at celebrations and gatherings. \nBaklawa (Across the Levant): Flaky pastry filled with nuts and drizzled with fragrant syrup—this a classic dessert shared during festive occasions. \nAllergens: Tree nuts\, sesame\, gluten \nAbout the Chef \nOmama Zankawan is the founder of Omama’s Kitchen\, where she shares the rich\, comforting flavours of Syrian and Levantine cuisine. Inspired by her mother’s home cooking and her hometown of Homs\, she creates dishes that bring people together through warmth\, storytelling\, and generosity. \nHer cooking celebrates simple\, seasonal ingredients—fresh herbs\, vegetables\, and spices—alongside cherished family recipes and modern twists. While rooted in Syrian traditions\, her menus reflect the shared food culture of the wider Levant. \nOmama is a graduate of the Food Power programme at The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network and a recipient of the Food Power Street Food Showcase Award and Kerb’s Streets Ahead Grant. She has hosted supper clubs with Beytna for Refugees and New Horizon Youth Centre\, and taught at Mercato Metropolitano and the Nourish Hub. \nFor Omama\, food is more than nourishment—it’s a joyful way to share culture\, celebrate heritage\, and welcome others into the heart of a Syrian home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: This is a fundraising class and the proceeds help us fight hunger and deliver free events in our community. At Made In Hackney we believe access to good food is a human right\, not a privilege. Every ticket you buy helps us provide essential support to individuals and families facing food insecurity. If you would like to learn more about our work and impact\, please click here. \nRefunds/transfers: Please understand our charity needs time to resell your tickets as we rely heavily on the income generated by our fundraising classes. We require a minimum of 14 days’ notice for any cancellations or transfers once you have booked onto a class. You are also welcome to give your ticket to a friend or family member in case of last minute illness (just email classes@madeinhackney.org to let us know). \nVouchers: If you need assistance to redeem a voucher purchased on our website\, please contact us via email: classes@madeinhackney.org. \nWe’ve Published Our Debut Cookbook — We Cook Plants! Based on 12 years of experience as a pioneering vegan community cookery school\, it offers practical\, inclusive\, and delicious plant-based recipes with creative solutions to real-life challenges like cost\, access\, and time. 👉 Buy Our Debut Cookbook – We Cook Plants and support our mission to make healthy\, sustainable food accessible to all. \nFor information: classes@madeinhackney.org / 020 8442 4266 / WhatsApp message +44 07833685894
URL:https://madeinhackney.org/event/masterclass-the-plant-based-levantine-table-2/
LOCATION:Liberty Hall\, 128 Clapton Common\, Spring Hill\, Clapton\, London\, E5 9AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Masterclasses
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SUMMARY:Mr. Organic Youth Cooking Class: Culinary Journey Around The World
DESCRIPTION:Made In Hackney x Mr. Organic Youth Cooking Classes are fun\, hands-on sessions for young people aged 12–17\, running during half terms and school holidays. These interactive classes build confidence in the kitchen while teaching essential cooking skills. Young chefs will work with fresh ingredients and pantry staples to create delicious plant-based dishes\, all in a relaxed\, supportive environment. \nThis summer holiday\, we have four weekly session where we will be travelling the globe through food\, discovering exciting flavours and cooking traditions from different continents: \n\nJollof Rice – Africa (Thursday 30th July)\nThai Larb – Asia (Thursday 6th August)\nTacos – The Americas (Thursday 13th August)\nPizza – Europe (Thursday 20th August)\n\nEach session offers a chance to learn new skills\, try new ingredients\, and enjoy making and sharing amazing plant-based food with friends. Come hungry\, curious\, and ready to cook! 🍅🌍👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 \nTo express your interest\, please complete the form via the ‘book ticket’ button. These sessions are free to attend and offered on a first-come\, first-served basis. We will contact you as soon as possible to confirm whether a place has been secured. \n\n\nThese sessions are for young people only. To help participants build independence and confidence in the kitchen\, parents and guardians do not attend. Our teachers are fully trained in Food Hygiene\, First Aid\, and Child Protection\, and volunteers hold current DBS checks\, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone.\n\n Cost: Free (donation-based)Your support helps us continue running community events like this. \n Donate here:https://localgiving.org/donation/madeinhackney/start or donate in person when you join us on the day! \n\nIf you have any questions\, please email classes@madeinhackney.org.\n\n\n———————————– \nCancellation Policy \nAs a small charity with limited spaces\, we ask that you cancel at least 48 hours in advance if you can’t attend a free community class\, so we can offer your spot to someone else. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice are considered late cancellations\, and missing a class without notice is a no-show. If you have three or more late cancellations or no-shows within 12 months\, unfortunately we will not be able to book you in for classes for 6 months. However\, if you have questions or need to discuss your attendance\, please email us at classes@madeinhackney.org. Thank you for helping us make the most of our free community resources and ensure we can reach as many people as possible. \nLate-Comers Policy \nPlease aim to arrive at least 5 minutes before the class to settle in comfortably. To avoid disrupting the session and to ensure we finish on time\, we’re unable to admit anyone who arrives more than 10 minutes late. Unfortunately\, arriving later than this will be considered a no-show.
URL:https://madeinhackney.org/event/mr-organic-youth-cooking-class-summer/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Liberty Hall\, 128 Clapton Common\, Spring Hill\, Clapton\, London\, E5 9AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Classes,Youth Cooking
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