Be Enriched Castle Canteen

Be Enriched Castle Canteen

Step into the shoes of professional chefs and prepare and serve a three-course meal using surplus food to the Canteen Guests!

By Be Enriched

Select date and time

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:30 - 15:00 GMT+1

Location

Crossways Christian Centre

18 Hampton St London SE1 6SN United Kingdom

About this event

Don an apron and join us in our mission of Enriching Communities by volunteering at our Castle Canteen! 🙌🍽️


Do you have some free time you'd like to spend helping others?

Join our volunteer group at Castle Canteen and together with other busy bees prepare and serve a three-course vegetarian meal for members of the local community.


Wondering what exactly you will do? 📋✅

The volunteering groups takes full ownership of the community kitchen during their session! When you arrive at 10:30am, you will be introduced to the kitchen and invited to plan and cook a healthy three-course vegetarian meal consisting of a starter, main dish, and a dessert. The ingredients will be provided from locally sourced, surplus, fresh produce.

Afterwards, your team will serve your masterpiece to the members of the local community from 1:00pm. The volunteering session is expected to finish around 3:00pm.


Want to know when, where, and how? 🗓️⏰
Our Castle Canteen operates on Mondays 10:30am-3pm from Crossways Christian Centre, 18 Hampton St, London SE1 6SN. To volunteer with us, please choose your available date(s) and book your ticket via Eventbrite.

Upon confirmation, you will receive a volunteering information sheet which includes the location, timings, and job descriptions. All volunteers will be sent a Kitchen Safety Quiz and a Food Hygiene video which we encourage you to engage with prior to your selected date.


Important information

  • We often host corporate volunteers at our canteens as a team. If a date is not shown it is because we have a group coming together that day. We still very much welcome individual volunteers.
  • All ages are welcome, however if you are under the age of 18, please contact the organiser for more information.
  • Is the date or canteen location you want full? Contact us to be added to our wait list. Email us at volunteering@be-enriched.org and provide your name, contact number and session date(s) you are interested in joining.


Any questions? ❓📥

For any queries regarding individual and corporate bookings please send an email to our Volunteer Coordinator Kumiko at: kumiko@be-enriched.org

Frequently asked questions

How long is one volunteering session at Castle Canteen?

Each session takes place on Mondays from 10:30am to 3pm. Volunteers arrive at 10:30am and start cooking, serve the food at 1pm to the guests, wrap up and leave at around 3pm.

Where should I come for my volunteering session at Castle Canteen?

Crossways Christian Centre, 18 Hampton St, London SE1 6SN.

How can I book my volunteering place?

Through Eventbrite page. Just get your free ticket!

Are there age restrictions for volunteers?

All ages are welcome, however if you are under the age of 18, please contact the organiser for more information.

Can corporate teams volunteer together?

Absolutely! Corporate teams interested in volunteering can contact us directly at kumiko@be-enriched.org to organise a meaningful experience.

Do I have to be an experienced cook?

No, you don't need to be an experienced cook. Our welcoming community embraces individuals of all cooking skill levels. Volunteers collaborate, giving room for learning and support.

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Be Enriched

Enriching Communities through food and friendships

Founded in 2013, Be Enriched has been working hard to reduce social isolation through food and friendships. We bring people together to share knowledge and cultivate long-standing relationships over a bite.

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Our Community Canteens served over 3,000 meals in 2022, working with 650 volunteers. Each week at three different locations in South London, both individual as well as corporate volunteer groups get the chance to step into the shoes of professional chefs and prepare and serve a three-course meal using surplus food to the Canteen Guests.

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Want to get involved?

Sign up to volunteer at one of our Community Canteens through Eventbrite:

Elephant and Castle, on Mondays 10:30am - 3:00pm - click here

Clapham, on Wednesdays 10:30am - 3:00pm - click here

Tooting, on Fridays 10:30am - 3:00pm - click here

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Any questions?

For any queries regarding individual and corporate bookings please send an email to our Volunteer Coordinator Kumiko at: kumiko@be-enriched.org

IMPORTANT: registering on Eventbrite will NOT secure a booking and a group is required to complete the booking form.

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