YEOVIL, UK. May 29th, 2026 — A new educational publishing initiative hopes to introduce young people across Britain to a more personal and balanced perspective on immigration through food, family history, and entrepreneurship.
The Business of Recipes – A Story Cookbook combines authentic family recipes with the lived experiences of immigrant families who came to the UK, established businesses from the ground up, and contributed to Britain’s social and economic fabric.
Rather than focusing solely on retail sales, the project is seeking public support to place copies directly into schools, colleges, and libraries throughout the country. The aim is to give younger generations — including indigenous British students as well as 2nd and 3rd generation British Asians — access to stories that encourage understanding and challenge negative stereotypes surrounding immigration.
“At a time when immigration is often reduced to divisive soundbites, this book offers a human perspective,” creator and author Surinder Hothi said.
“It tells the stories of immigrants like my parents who came to Britain, worked hard, built businesses, and contributed to society. These are stories young people deserve to hear.”
Blending recipes with personal narratives, the book explores the relationship between food, identity, and immigrant entrepreneurship. It functions not only as a cookbook, but also as a cultural and historical archive that preserves voices and experiences often absent from mainstream conversations. Each chapter concludes with a “Food for Thought” section, examining contrasting Eastern and Western attitudes towards business, money, immigration, parenting, culture, and nutrition.
The crowdfunding campaign seeks to fund the printing and distribution of books to educational institutions across the UK, while also helping preserve overlooked stories of immigrant enterprise and cultural heritage. The project aims to offer young readers a broader and more thoughtful understanding of immigration and its role in modern Britain.
Supporters are being encouraged to back not just a publication, but a wider effort to promote inclusivity and representation within education. Readers, educators, and supporters can find further details and contribute through the project’s Crowdfunder campaign page.
