A Big Dawat

To launch the project we hosted a dawat (a big family feast) at the old Limehouse Town Hall. It gave us the chance to showcase our group’s talent with this festive lunch, serving up delicious Bengali food, the kind not found in restaurants - yet!

Brick Lane Pop-Up

For one night only (to begin with...) Deshi Shad, the name the women chose for their business, opened Brick Lane’s first Women-led pop-up Curry House! We were proud to celebrate the end of the pilot run of this exciting new Women’s Food Enterprise project with such a spectacular and tasty evening of food, good company and great achievements.

(Deshi Shad means a ‘Taste of Bangladesh’)

Stitches in Time, launched it’s exciting new Women’s Food Enterprise project working with local residents from the Bangladeshi community in Tower Hamlets, London in 2019.

Inspired by their rich local knowledge of traditional Bengali cuisine, the project brought together 30 talented chefs from the borough with women professionals from the food industry in a series of workshops and food events. By inviting established chefs and foodies to share skills, tips and advice, alongside inspiring personal stories, the project aimed to challenge stereotypes, build confidence, and create opportunities for local women and aspiring food entrepreneurs.

Catering for all occasions!

Deshi Shad also offered catering for private events, work lunches, conferences, Christmas parties, and all other occasions. Offering a selection of menus to choose from according to needs, and we were happy to deliver - and even serve - our delicious food at others premises.

Ordering from us helped to provide an opportunity for members of our group to gain professional experience in catering operations, and you were able to try the very best in Bengali food!

Please note this project work is currently on hold.