La Mesa x We Build Brighton

La Mesa x We Build Brighton

21 September 2025 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Limited to 10 people

About La Mesa

La Mesa is a queer, food-centred community event where people come together to share dishes, stories, and connection. The aim is to create welcoming, fun spaces where everyone can gather around food and enjoy each other’s company.

About We Build Brighton

We Build Brighton is run by Lucy, who lovingly tends their allotment, digging, growing, and harvesting fresh produce like plums, potatoes, kale, apples, and more.

This collaboration is your chance to roll up your sleeves, get your hands in the soil, and help seed, weed, and harvest. You will also be able to take some of the day’s produce home with you.

After our gardening session, we will come together for a La Mesa 'Bring Your Own Dish lunch' with a fresh theme inspired by the day’s pickings. A BBQ will be available for anyone who would like to use it, so feel free to bring something to cook.

Schedule:

• 11:00 AM – Arrive promptly at the allotment and get stuck into planting and harvesting.
• 1:30 PM – Shared lunch among the greenery.
• 3:00 PM – Event wrap-up.

Facilities on site

• Storage shed, food preparation area, basic toilet and hand-washing facilities.

Accessibility and safety

• The allotment is on a hilly site and involves walking, climbing, and kneeling.
• Surfaces can be uneven or slippery, and there are natural features such as ponds, open fires, fungi, and insects.

What to bring / prepare

• Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for gardening and walking.
• A bottle of drinking water to stay hydrated.
• Suncream, even on cloudy days.
• Any medication you may need during the event.

Travel

• Limited parking on site and in the surrounding area.
• Please walk, cycle, or use public transport where possible.
• 15 minutes on foot from Moulsecoomb Station.
• 5 minutes on foot from the nearest bus stop on Lewes Road.

Book your place here to join us for a day of fresh air, good food, and community connection!