Hind is from Syria where she studied philosophy and came to London to find a new home. It has not always been easy to feel like she belongs so she decided to use cooking to show her culture and create a place that feels like home. She started making her mom’s recipes and added her own ideas – and Utopia, her thriving business, has grown and grown!

Back with us at the Bonnington Café for his regular Vegan Thursdays is former longtime resident cook Misiek, whose Polish-influenced dishes are bursting with seasonal flavours!

The excellent Arfa Shah returns to the Café, with her dazzling synergy of Asian and European vegan and vegetarian dishes. “I have a passion for cooking and have been cooking for over 20 years,” she tells us. “I am an innovative chef with a creative flair in a five star hotel (Michelin star). And I’ve adapted my style to accommodate classic European with Asian cuisine.”

The excellent Arfa Shah returns to the Café, with her dazzling synergy of Asian and European vegan and vegetarian dishes. “I have a passion for cooking and have been cooking for over 20 years,” she tells us. “I am an innovative chef with a creative flair in a five star hotel (Michelin star). And I’ve adapted my style to accommodate classic European with Asian cuisine.”

Tiki & Spice’s Taz creates bold vegetarian and vegan bites and bowls inspired by rich, diverse global flavours. The food is colourful, vibrant, and full of flavour — dishes that make you smile.
Using bold spices, fresh herbs, and quality locally sourced ingredients, each dish is inspired by traditional recipes with a modern touch, ensuring every bite is packed with flavour.
Tiki & Spice can be found at markets, pop-ups, and local festivals, and also caters for private events.

Hind is from Syria where she studied philosophy and came to London to find a new home. It has not always been easy to feel like she belongs so she decided to use cooking to show her culture and create a place that feels like home. She started making her mom’s recipes and added her own ideas – and Utopia, her thriving business, has grown and grown!

Back with us at the Bonnington Café for his regular Vegan Thursdays is former longtime resident cook Misiek, whose Polish-influenced dishes are bursting with seasonal flavours!

The excellent Arfa Shah returns to the Café, with her dazzling synergy of Asian and European vegan and vegetarian dishes. “I have a passion for cooking and have been cooking for over 20 years,” she tells us. “I am an innovative chef with a creative flair in a five star hotel (Michelin star). And I’ve adapted my style to accommodate classic European with Asian cuisine.”

Polly loves to experiment in the kitchen, bringing the best out of seasonal ingredients. She cooks with an abundance of fresh herbs, olive oil and spices, and loves to explore different cultures through their cuisine. Polly has lived in South London nearly all her life and is thrilled to be joining the Bonnington team. She works as a part time writer and private chef, cooking for events and holidays

Hind is from Syria where she studied philosophy and came to London to find a new home. It has not always been easy to feel like she belongs so she decided to use cooking to show her culture and create a place that feels like home. She started making her mom’s recipes and added her own ideas – and Utopia, her thriving business, has grown and grown!