Gilava Pour

Discover the rich flavours of Persia with Gilava Pour, founder of Exotic Bazaar founder.  Gilava will guide you through Aash Reshteh - a nourishing Persian noodle soup enriched with the tang of refermented yoghurt, a method rooted in Persian culinary wisdom. She’ll also share the story behind her beloved Persian Love Cake, delicately scented with rose water—one of the oldest distillates in history, treasured for its fragrance and healing properties.

 
Demonstrations:
Saturday 24
Tasting Table - 12.00pm
Victoria Theatre - 2.00pm

Sunday 25
Tasting Table - 12.00pm
Victoria Theatre - 2.00pm

About Gilava
Gilava is the founder of Exotic Bazaar and a passionate cook dedicated to sharing the ancient secrets of Persian cooking. With roots that trace back generations, she brings a deep knowledge of traditional techniques—refined over centuries and still deeply relevant to modern kitchens.

Her cooking style is more just about recipes—it’s about rekindling joy in the kitchen. Gilava believes that when food is made with joy rather than duty, it tastes better. In this session, she’ll reveal her favourite tips and rituals that make cooking more joyful, effortless, and full of heart. You'll leave not just with recipes, but with a renewed love for cooking itself.