Syrian Cooking Class
Sat, 7th Feb 2026 04:30 pm - 07:30 pm
100
Join Bahaa in this cooking class where he'll teach you how to cook some of his mom's signature dishes from Aleppo. “The closer I get to cooking the meals I tasted at home…the more I feel like me,” reminisces Bahaa As a kid, Bahaa spent hours as his mother’s unofficial sous chef, and would play the role of ‘taste consultant’ whenever required. It was from his mother that Bahaa learned the recipes, techniques and patience required to cook with love. Bahaa’s mother left Syria for Dubai when he was in his 20s, but not before cramming a freezer full of his favourite home-cooked meals. “It was her way of taking care of me,” he says. Once those meals were finished, Bahaa began cooking for himself – messaging his mother overseas for tips and advice. “It was a beautiful bonding activity,” says Bahaa, who lost the chance to see his mother after she moved to Dubai. “The closer I get to cooking the meals I tasted at home…the more I feel like me.” Bahaa's Syria is the history, the food, the love and the memories made with his family and friends. His cooking experiences are filled with stories, wisdom, dancing, and plenty of laughter - a heartfelt invitation to experience his slice of life. This is your opportunity to share a buzzing kitchen table, a boogie and lots of laughter
Refund policy
No refunds
About the Host
Since leaving Syria ten years ago, Bahaa has worked and volunteered in the refugee sector, dedicating his time to supporting displaced communities and advocating for refugee rights. After six years of navigating the hard reality of refugees in Turkey, he landed in Australia and committed to doing everything in his power to help bring people closer to refugees. His mission is to shift the narrative towards all displaced people.Hoping that one day soon, future generations of displaced people will be welcomed as an opportunity not a threat. Through his advocacy initiative and podcast, Refugee Thoughts, Bahaa shares everyday stories and perspectives to help others better understand the refugee experience. As a stand-up comedian (@hahawithbaha), he brings the refugee experience to unexpected audiences, using humor to break barriers and foster understanding.
