Yahala Mataam CIC

Come and work with us! #hiring Are you passionate about helping people to learn English and about cooking? Could you help us fuse the two together in a unique ant fun environment? We're looking for a facilitator for our ESOLCooks classes that we're running in partnership with York Learning. More info here: https://t.ly/m04Wr

Last night we catered for leadership gathering yesterday. A hot buffet for 50. Everyone loved the food! #YahalaMataamCIC #opportunity #confidence #dignity #yorkfood #yorkrestaurants #Arabicfood

Just 2 weeks until out next Restaurant Pop-Up feast night. Who wants to come? Friday 19th July, tables from 630pm. This time we're at the Citadel on the gillygate. Book your table buff.ly/3SjPwgx #york #yorkfood #yorkrestaurants #indieyork #refugeeswelcome #Arabicfood #YahalaMataamCIC #opportunity #confidence #dignity

We're back on York University West Campus this week. Find us at Greg's place, Wednesday 26th June 1130am - 2pm or until we sell out! It look likes the sun will shine this time so come get your lunch, freshly made and enjoy it in the sunshine.

We had a great time tonight. For #refugeeweek we partnered with @uoyalumni to run a online cookery school. Tonight we had 50 people join us to cook along at home with Chef Anas. He led them in making Baameah, an Okra dish that his mum taught him how to make, back home in Syria. The event was also a fundraiser for university of sanctuary scheme that enables refugee students to learn for free and in safety. #refugeeswelcome #YahalaMataamCIC #yahalaAtHome @uniofyork

Just over a week to go until our next pop-up at one of York's best venues @rise_at_Bluebird. Come join us Saturday 22nd June, 7.30pm at Bluebird bakery in Acomb for a full Syrian feast and celebrate some of the good that refugees are bringing to our city. Tickets can be bought here: https://buff.ly/4dE7vqt #Falafels #Baklava #RefugeesWelcome #Refugeeweek @Refugeeweek @regugeeactionyork

Over the last year we've had the opportunity to cater at some amazing events. This time last year we were getting ready for the @radixbigtent. We won't forget their dinner where as well as serving up an beautiful Afghan feast, we also got to address a room full of important people and share our lived experience stories of what it is like to settle in York as a refugee. One of those stories shared didn't have a happy ending. It was of a refugee brought here by the government for her safety, but then forgotten about and rejected by the system. Sat a room of leaders were our local MP, council leader and also the Shadow Immigration Minister. It's fair to say that her story changed the tone of the evening. Questions we asked in the room and afterwards. In a small way it felt like we'd been part of something good, where the future immigration policy of the country was influenced for good. By getting a group of thinkers and practitioners together, those who are passionate about fairness and equality in the city, things we starting to change. In July we're catering for the launch of @YorkTogether a group of like-minded individuals from across York who are all passionate about community empowerment and creating change. Fighting injustice by standing together 💪🏼 . We're looking forward to being part of the event and see more change in the city! https://buff.ly/3yYVfkr PS I'm happy to say that our refugee friend's story is different now. She has the right to live here, in a free and safe place.

Lat week the social enterprise I lead catered for 4 events, a community lunch, an awards ceremony, a history lecture/fundraiser and a conference. I love to see how our refugee chefs are growing in the confidence, adapting the menu and producing some very good food. Could we cater for your event? What about a team lunch? Get in touch [email protected]

A week in the life of Yahala Mataam as an event caterer. When can we cater for your event? #RefugeesWelcome #York #Opportunity #Dignity #Confidence #YorkCatering

Just over 2 weeks until our next Pop-up at @rise_Bluebird. Saturday 22nd June 730pm. Get your tickets here: https://buff.ly/4dE7vqt #Refugeeweek @Refugeeactionyork #Rrefugeeswelcome