Bristol charity, Aid Box Community, is launching its brand new Aid Box Cook-along classes in the New Year.
The charity, which offers support to refugees and asylum seekers, will host a series of live cookery lessons showcasing cuisines from across the globe. These will be taught by refugee cooks, combined with the skills of some of Bristol’s top chefs. Say the team, “it’s a fun and engaging way to learn international cooking skills while simultaneously discovering the stories behind them”.
So, if you’re looking for a Christmas gift with a difference this year, take a look at the website and consider buying an Aid Box Community cookery class for a friend!
Each cookery class lasts for two hours. Cuisines that are covered include Syrian, Mauritian, Ghanaian and Nicaraguan, plus many more. Each chef will be accompanied by a familiar face from Bristol’s food and drink scene, including Josh Eggleton, Ben Harvey, Jenny Chandler, Jo Ingleby, Genevieve Taylor, Fiona Beckett and Xanthe Clay.
The live cook-along classes begin on March 1st and take place every Wednesday for eight weeks. Individual sessions are priced at £30 and there are discounts for group bookings – and if you want to try all eight, the price will be reduced to £20 per session (£160 in total). You’ll be able to take part from the comfort of your own kitchen and the sessions will be recorded, meaning you can watch them back at a later date.
Imogen Mcintosh, Founder of Aid Box Community, says “We know that many struggle with finding the perfect gift for their friend and family at Christmas. The Aid Box cook-along classes provide a unique experience for a loved one, whilst giving back to a wonderful cause. We know first-hand how great some of the dishes created by our refugee chefs are and once partnered with some of Bristol’s best hospitality talent, the outcomes will be truly magical. We’re also proud to say that 100% of the profits will be going to Aid Box Community.”
Aid Box Community offers support, supplies and sanctuary to refugees and asylum seekers living in Bristol. Based on Cheltenham Road, the charity provides high-quality donated living essentials, access to emotional support, and practical help such as signposting, as well as respite from the hostility, poverty and ill health refugees and asylum seekers can experience.
To date, Aid Box has supported over 3000 service users in and around Bristol in the last year alone, many with dependents who have also benefitted from its services.