Hidden Chefs Club

Welfare Rights Club offers advice on welfare rights, housing benefits, and affordable repayments, with translation services available.

Aims

To support migrant women to improve their English language skills through practical, food-based learning.
To build confidence and social connection by creating opportunities for women to share and celebrate their cultural cooking traditions.
To strengthen community cohesion by bringing local residents together around food, storytelling, and shared experiences.
To empower women with transferable skills that enhance wellbeing, independence, and participation in community life.

Deliver regular cooking sessions where English learning is embedded in practical, hands-on activities.
Provide safe, welcoming spaces for migrant women to showcase their culinary skills and cultural heritage.
Facilitate community events, tasting sessions, or pop-ups that encourage interaction between participants and the wider community.
Offer informal conversational English practice during sessions, supported by volunteers or ESOL-aware facilitators.
Build confidence by encouraging women to lead demonstrations, share recipes, and co-design session themes.
Develop partnerships with local community centres, food networks, ESOL providers, and cultural organisations to expand opportunities.

Improved English language confidence, especially in conversational and practical vocabulary.
Increased self-esteem through recognition of their skills, culture, and contributions.
Reduced social isolation and stronger peer networks.
Greater confidence engaging with local services, events, and community spaces.
Enhanced sense of identity, pride, and belonging.
Enhanced sense of identity, pride, and belonging.
Increased cultural understanding and appreciation through shared food experiences.
Stronger relationships between migrant women and local residents.
More inclusive community spaces where diverse voices and traditions are celebrated.