The Coexist Community Kitchen
OUR VISION IS AN INCLUSIVE WORLD WHERE EVERYONE FEELS NOURISHED
WHO WE ARE
Connecting through food
The Coexist Community Kitchen is a non-profit cookery school in Easton, Bristol. Our main aim is to use food as a vehicle to support people who experience social marginalisation in our society. We believe everyone should have a space to share food, learn new skills, and build meaningful connections. We see food as the simplest way to help create a stronger, healthier, and more joyful society.
As a social enterprise, we fund much of our work through catering for weddings, corporate events, parties, and more – or by offering public cookery classes & events, which also support our vital work. So when you book us to cater for you, or join one of our classes, you're not just enjoying delicious food – you're helping make a positive impact in the community.
JOIN US FOR A COOKERY CLASS
Get cooking…
We have a whole host of cookery classes from bread making to pickling and fermenting. Come and join us to learn some new skills and share delicious food.
FREE COMMUNITY MEALS
Every Wednesday at the Coexist Community Kitchen our team, and a group of amazing volunteers, prepare and cook up to 150 free meals that are available to anyone in the community who may need them.
We always use fresh produce and ingredients to make sure each and every meal is packed with nutrition, and thanks to our brilliantly creative team, the menu is always changing!
WHAT WE DO
Using food to bring people together
We run cookery classes and events as a way to bring people together and create a space where people feel dignified and valued.
We learn, teach and share cookery skills but so much of it is about building resilience through sharing spaces, skills and laughter.
Our weekly outreach cookery classes are run in partnership with Bristol-based drug and alcohol services, mental health organisations, and refugee and asylum seeker groups.
The time in the kitchen provides an opportunity for people to learn and share skills around food, build connections and feel at home.
Outreach cookery classes
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Get involved in the kitchen
We couldn't do what we do without the generous donations and volunteers from the community. There are lots of ways you can get involved.
MAKE A DONATION
Every penny that you put in our cooking pot is one that helps us continue our projects
BOOK OUR CATERING SERVICES
We cater all types of events, weddings and occasions, offering nutritious, colourful and locally-sourced dishes.
COME TO AN EVENT
We have a whole host of cookery classes, seasonal feasts and other events at the kitchen and around Bristol.
VOLUNTEER
We couldn't do what we do without the support of our amazing volunteer team and we're always looking for extra hands.
HIRE OUR SPACE
We have professional and homely kitchen and dining room available for hire.
OUR PARTNERS
Working together
We work with a whole host of amazing organisations offering support services in our community.
If you know of an organisation you think we should work with, we'd love to hear from you, drop us a line
