In France · July 2026
Lao cooking in support of the association
With Sopha, Lao cooking classes in support of NK Seeds: in people's homes, then in July 2026 for the team at the Haven restaurant in Annecy.
Introducing Laos through its flavours, while supporting NK Seeds' projects. That is the idea behind the Lao cooking classes launched in 2026 with Sopha.
Classes in your home
In April 2026, Mélissa announced she was returning to France in early May, with a project close to her heart. With Sopha, she offers Lao cooking classes right in people's homes. The idea: to discover a culture and its flavours, and above all to share a real moment.
These classes are organised in support of NK Seeds, to fund its work in Laos. To host one, all you had to do was send them a message.
At the Haven, in Annecy
In July 2026, Sopha led a Lao cooking class for 25 members of the team at the Haven restaurant in Annecy. An immersion in the flavours of Laos, full of sharing, discovery and good company.
All the profits from the class go to NK Seeds. They support the association's projects in Laos, in education, health and solidarity.
The class at the Haven
Venue
Haven restaurant, Annecy
Participants
25 team members
On the menu
Laap and Khao Poun
For dessert
Tangoo Sticky Rice
Profits
All donated to NK Seeds
“At the Haven, we believe that food brings people together, passes things on and can make a difference.”
The Haven restaurant · on Instagram
The restaurant thanked Sopha for sharing part of Lao culture with them, and Mélissa for her commitment. For NK Seeds, every cooking class is a way to travel, to pass on a culture and to act for a good cause.
Lao food was also on the programme in Paris on 31 May 2026: NK Seeds' fundraising evening at Sep Lai offered bingo, a Lao buffet and a screening. The profits funded education, health and access to water in Laos.
31 May 2026: fundraising evening and Lao buffet in Paris.
Told from NK Seeds' Instagram posts, April to July 2026, and a post by the Haven restaurant.
Read on NK Seeds Travel: 10 Lao dishes to try in Luang Prabang and Sticky rice: how to eat khao niao like a Lao.
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