Introducing MAZI

Food has given me memories, experiences and knowledge I always carry with me. It has inspired me to explore new cultures, learn about where my ingredients come from and think about the environmental impact of what I eat.

I launched MAZI in January after seeing the horrendous food parcels provided to families in need in replacement of free school meal vouchers. It angered me that the quality of food and the flavours one could taste were determined by their social class and background. I decided to channel this frustration and find a way to address food inequality in my community.

I worked with care leavers and young asylum seekers throughout university and their stories and talents inspired me. However, I could see that they were excluded from some of Bristol’s conversation. This is why I decided to start MAZI, to try and change this.

By combining my passion for food and my skills as a filmmaker/photographer, I hope MAZI can address the food disparity in the city and include disadvantage young people in the Bristol food scene. Through our weekly recipe boxes, cooking classes and talks with industry professionals I hope to introduce them to new flavours, new career possibilities and most importantly, provide that tasty comfort we all need sometimes.