FUNDRAISE FOR US
Keep the Kitchen cooking
It costs over £300,000 every year to keep the Coexist Community Kitchen’s doors open and ovens on. That’s why we’re always cooking up creative ways to raise money — from catering events & weddings, running workshops, and hosting unforgettable food events. Every penny goes back into keeping this place alive.
We need your help!
Our small but mighty team — supported by a crew of incredible volunteers — raises over £150,000 each year, around half of what’s needed to keep the kitchen running. The rest comes from grants, trusts, donations, and people in our community choosing to fundraise for us.
Community support has always been a vital part of keeping this kitchen running and growing. This kitchen means so much to so many, and it’s people coming together and doing amazing things that helps secure its future. With your support, we can not only keep going, but grow our impact and be there for even more people in the years ahead.
Whether it’s hosting a supper club, running a bake sale, taking on a challenge, or bringing people together in your own way, fundraising for Coexist Community Kitchen helps keep this space alive for everyone who needs it.
The difference you could make
Setting a fundraising target of £500 is a great place to start — and it can make a real difference
Raising £500 could help us:
Cook around 150 meals for people experiencing food insecurity
Welcome over 40 people to our free Monthly Meal for a hot, nourishing two course meal
Offer 8 people in need of support a free place at one of our outreach cooking workshops
Every fundraiser, big or small, helps us bring people together, share food, and support those who need it most.
Fundraising Ideas
Not sure where to start? Here are a few tasty ways to rally your friends, family, and colleagues:
Host a Supper Club
Bring people together over great food while raising money for a brilliant cause. Hosting a supper club is a simple and joyful way to support Coexist Community Kitchen.
You could host at home, in a community space, or even use our kitchen. Invite friends, family, or colleagues to share a meal, and ask for a donation to support our work. You can cook your favourite dishes, showcase your culture through food, or keep things simple — it’s about bringing people together.
It’s a fun, meaningful way to fundraise, and every pound raised helps keep the kitchen running and open to those who need it most.
Need some inspiration? We’ve created four delicious recipe kits to help you host an unforgettable feast. Each menu feeds around 10 people and can be easily scaled up or down. With step-by-step recipes, shopping lists, and hosting tips, you’ll have everything you need to bring people together over great food while raising money for a brilliant cause.
Thai Menu
A note from your chef:
When most people think of Thai food, they go straight to pad thai or a red curry. Delicious, yes - but there’s so much more to explore! For this Supper Club, I’ve deliberately skipped the ‘greatest hits’ because I want to show you why I really love Thai food.
We’re heading north - where the flavours are bold, complex, and a little unexpected if you’re used to the southern and island dishes you see on most menus. Think layers of spice, tang, and crunch that keep your taste buds guessing. It’s food that’s vibrant, sociable, and a bit adventurous…perfect for sharing around a big table with friends. Happy cooking, and happy hosting!
This recipe kit includes:
A full supper club menu
Shopping list of ingredients
Easy to follow recipes to make the menu
Top tips for hosting a supper club
How to donate your fundraising total
*Please note - you will be asked to put in your billing details but this kit is totally FREE. You will not be charged.
Italian Menu
A note from your chef:
For me, one of the main joys of Italian cooking lies in its simplicity. If you’ve got good-quality base ingredients — extra virgin olive oil, pasta flour, lemons, tomatoes — you’re away.
These recipes span multiple regions of Italy, from Tuscany to Piedmonte via Sardinia, and all show how easy and communal Italian cooking can be. Get your guests to pitch in with some pasta rolling while you sip on a glass of wine, blast a bit of Italo Disco, and embrace la dolce vita.
This kit includes:
A three-course menu
Shopping list of ingredients
Easy to follow recipes to make the menu
Top tips for hosting a supper club
How to donate
*Please note - you will be asked to put in your billing details but this kit is totally FREE. You will not be charged.
Salvadoran Menu
A note from your chef:
There’s so much more to Mexican food than tacos and guacamole. The flavours of El Salvador mix Indigenous and Spanish traditions, giving us something truly unique. Corn is the star here - think pupusas and tamales - with beans and cassava adding earthy depth.
Tropical fruits like mangoes and jocotes bring sweetness, while loroco, an edible flower, adds a delicate aroma. Spices like achiote, plus fresh coriander and oregano, tie it all together - vibrant food made for sharing. Happy cooking, happy hosting!
This kit includes:
A three-course menu
Shopping list of ingredients
Easy to follow recipes to make the menu
Top tips for hosting a supper club
How to donate to our Crowdfunder
*Please note - you will be asked to put in your billing details but this kit is totally FREE. You will not be charged.
Chinese Menu
A note from your chef Mel:
This is a special menu of comforting Chinese dishes for a cosy dinner for family and
friends. These dishes are things I would cook for my family and friends on those chilled, dark nights. The emphasis on slow cooking and braising brings out warm spices in the beef dish, adds texture to the mushrooms, caramelises the potatoes into sweet sticky morsels, and turns humble rice and water into a bowl of pure comfort with bursts of flavour and texture in each bite!
I find cooking this way relaxing and, if you are a feeder like me, you will also appreciate this moment to take things slow and let time draw out flavours you know will please people who love to eat.
This kit includes:
A three-course menu
Shopping list of ingredients
Easy to follow recipes to make the menu
Top tips for hosting a supper club
How to donate
*Please note - you will be asked to put in your billing details but this kit is totally FREE. You will not be charged.