Flavours of Home

Shoreditch Trust delivers two Flavours of Home Sessions per week. Hotels for Asylum Seekers do not have self-catering facilities, meaning residents must eat the food provided at hotels. This food is often not adequate or culturally appropriate.   

At Flavours of Home, we invite clients to order ingredients with us and cook a meal of their choice in our restaurant.  Clients may invite family members or friends to share the meal during the hour dedicated to eating at the end of the session. 

We also provide free WiFi, tea, and coffee before and after cooking sessions for those who wish to stay longer. This strengthens social connection and offers potential participants an inclusive, welcoming environment.

“During this time when I've been far from everything familiar, making a dish I know gives me such a great feeling. These sessions not only reminded me how comforting cooking can be, but also brought back a sense of home and familiar memories. I'm truly grateful for this wonderful and uplifting experience”- Flavours of Home participant 

Clients may invite up to 3 family members or friends to share the meal during the hour dedicated to eating at the end of the session. 

Flavours of Home facilitates communal cooking sessions, where clients have the resources necessary to prepare nutritious and culturally significant meals in a ‘home cooked style’. These sessions offer an opportunity for clients to connect over meals they choose, facilitated by trained chefs in a restaurant quality kitchen.   

Clients have reported noticeable improvements in both mood and physical health since joining the program. By offering access to nutritious foods not available at the hotel, we help support better gut health, mental wellness, and overall wellbeing. Additionally, the social aspect of the sessions fosters a sense of community and belonging—something often missing from many clients' lives.