Welcome to A Taste of Home!

This project is for asylum seekers living in Hackney to use the kitchen at the Redmond Community Centre to cook their own meals.

Session times and how to book:

Mondays, 1-4pm

For Monday sessions the deadline to book and order ingredients is 5pm on the Friday before. Please email your ingredients request to zimmie.sutcliffe@ldtgroup.org.uk

Fridays, 12-3pm

For Friday sessions the deadline to book and order ingredients is 5pm on the Wednesday before. Please email your ingredients request to fionnuala.kc@ldtgroup.org.uk

Please book your session here: https://book.plinth.org.uk/org/Whrf4JJnRrH0gzVskXi3

You can only cook 1 type of dish per session and order 1 type of meat per session. For example, chicken mince OR mutton. You are invited to sit and eat your meal once you have finished cooking if you wish.

To make things fair, new participants will be prioritised. Please do not come to a session unless you have received an email confirming your place or you may be turned away.

If you are have any issues or questions please call 020 8802 7580 or email fionnuala.kc@ldtgroup.org.uk or zimmie.sutcliffe@ldtgroup.org.uk

Food Hygeine

It is the responsibility of participants to ensure that food is prepared and stored safely. Any food taken out of the Redmond Community Centre must be stored in a refrigerator as soon as possible and kept refrigerated. The four main things to remember for good hygiene are the 4Cs: cleaning, cooking, chilling and avoiding cross-contamination.

It’s very important to store food properly to keep it safe. Storing food in sealed containers and at the correct temperature protects it from harmful bacteria and avoids cross-contamination with other ingredients.

Here are some tips to ensure safe preparation and storage of food: 

• wash your hands regularly with soap and water 
• wash fresh fruit and vegetables before cooking or consumption 
• keep raw and ready-to-eat foods separate 
• do not use food past its use-by date 
• always follow cooking instructions 
• make sure food is properly cooked before you serve it 
• ensure that food preparation areas are cleaned and sanitised after use, and wash any equipment you are using in hot soapy water 
• ensure frozen food is safely defrosted in a fridge before you use it 
• keep food out of the fridge for the shortest time possible 

By taking part in A Taste of Home cooking sessions participants agree to these rules and take full responsibility for all food that they prepare and consume during these sessions.