Celebrate the cultural diversity of UCL students through a global culinary journey of recipes
We're lucky to represent such a diverse global community at UCL. Home to more than 20,000 international students, every year we host the International Festival, a programme of activities and events which showcase and celebrate our internationalism and global outlook.
As part of this year’s celebrations, students were asked to submit recipes that reminded them of home. Those recipes now form a brand new cookbook, Tastes Like Home, which is continuing the legacy of the festival and raising funds for students in financial hardship.
Cherished recipes passed down through the generations
21 dishes from 17 countries
100% of sales donated to the Hardship Fund
Where to buy the cookbook
Tastes Like Home has been designed for, by and with our students. Together, we celebrate the rich diversity of UCL’s global community and the universal joy of good food. 100% of the proceeds will go towards the Students' Union Hardship Fund.
Purchase a copy for £15 from the Hanger at 25 Gordon Street or the Hanger online, click and collect.
Sample recipes from the book
'Mohinga is a fish noodle soup that is typically eaten for breakfast in Myanmar. It reminds me of my Burmese mum and grandma, who have cooked this for me since I was a child.'
- Tastes Like Home student contributor, Alessandra Anderson-Scatto (BA Ancient World student)
Thank you
We extend our gratitude to all the students and societies who have shared their cherished recipes. You can read more of their stories below. We would also like to thank UCL’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team for their generous support for this initiative via the Contribution and Engagement Fund.
Last but by no means least, thank you to Tyas Widayati, a UCL alumni, for her beautiful illustrations pictured throughout the cookbook. Read about the inspiration behind her illustrations.
