There’s always something cooking at Coexist Community Kitchen and everyone’s welcome.
We host fun cooking classes, thought-provoking talks with authors, lively street food pop-ups with music, and creative food & craft sessions.
Every event we host helps support our community outreach work. We also offer catering and kitchen hire—all of which helps keep the kitchen open and thriving.
Take a look below to see what’s on—we’d love to see you there.
Come and get involved
WHAT’S ON AT THE KITCHEN
COOKING CLASS
Pickling & fermenting
Join us for an evening of hands-on cooking and learn the art of pickling and fermentation with our resident pickle-pro Mel Fu, alongside guest fermenter and baker Jules Snalam from Biotē Gatherings.
Throughout the evening, Mel and Jules will guide you through the foundations of fermentation and the tips and tricks of pickling, exploring the history, flavours and techniques behind preserving food. Together, we’ll make a selection of delicious preserves and ferments for you to take home.
The evening will finish with a shared meal featuring some of the things made during the workshop, alongside a few extra dishes to make it a proper feast — all with plenty of fermented and pickled elements throughout.
Suitable for all experience levels — whether you’re completely new to fermentation or already deep in your pickle era.
Please bring along a few clean jars or containers to take your creations home in (BYOJ — bring your own jars!).
Tuesday 20th October
£55 per person
All proceeds from this workshop help support Coexist’s outreach work and community food programmes across Bristol.
Xin Xin’s Dumpling Masterclass
FOODIE FUNDRAISER
Tuesday 1st December | 6:15pm - 9:15pm
Chef Emily Xin Xin Chan returns to Coexist, where her Bristol dumpling journey began, for a very special fundraising masterclass! A chance to get up close and personal with one of Bristol’s most exciting chefs, learn to make dumplings from scratch, master the art of pleating and feast on your creations, with plenty to take home.
Emily is the creative powerhouse behind the WANGS kitchen, recently crowned the South West’s Best Local Restaurant by the Good Food Guide.
All ingredients and equipment are provided — just bring your enthusiasm (and leave your finest clothes at home!). Expect to leave coated in cornflour, with a belly full of dumplings, all while raising money for Coexist!
Dumpling Sunday
FOODIE FUNDRAISER
Sunday 17th January
Xin Xin is back for another dumpling party! Chef Emily Xin Xin Chan, head chef at WANGS, returns to Coexist, where her Bristol dumpling journey began, for another delicious afternoon of dumplings, good company and doing good with food.
Last time, tickets sold out in a flash, so if you're hungry for dumplings and beautiful community vibes, get your ticket pledge in early!
Expect a relaxed, buffet-style feast, plenty of delicious dumplings and all the feel-good energy of sharing food for a good cause.
Tickets are limited and will be available through our Build a Longer Table Crowdfunder. If it's your first donation, your ticket pledge will be match-funded, making twice the difference!
All proceeds will help keep Coexist cooking, funding free cookery classes, training opportunities and nourishing meals for people across Bristol.
Come hungry, bring your friends and help us build a longer table!
COOKING CLASS
Pasta From Scratch
Join us for an evening of hands-on cooking and learn the art of making pasta from scratch with one of our Coexist chefs.
Throughout the evening, you’ll be guided through the foundations of fresh pasta-making — from mixing and kneading dough to shaping and preparing different styles of pasta by hand. Along the way, we’ll explore traditional techniques, tips for getting the perfect texture, and make a selection of authentic sauces to pair with your creations.
The evening will finish with everyone sitting down together to enjoy a shared pasta feast around our big community dining table, featuring the dishes made during the workshop.
Suitable for all experience levels — whether you’re a total beginner or just looking to level up your pasta game.
Tuesday 15th January | 6:30-9:30pm
£55 per person
All proceeds from this workshop help support Coexist’s outreach work and community food programmes across Bristol.COOKING CLASS
Northern Thai
Spend an evening exploring the bold, vibrant flavours of Northern Thailand with our amazing Coexist chef Kelly, who also runs Bristol Thai pop-up Kapao.
Together, we’ll go beyond the classic pad thai and curries to discover the punchy, layered flavours of Northern Thai cooking — think spice, tang, crunch and plenty of fresh herbs. Throughout the evening, Kelly will guide you through a selection of dishes, sharing techniques, stories and ingredients that make this style of cooking so special.
We’ll end the night gathered around the community table for a shared Thai feast featuring the dishes made during the workshop.
Suitable for all experience levels - whether you’re a confident home cook or just here for the noodles and good vibes.
Friday 22nd January | 6:30-9:30pm
£55 per person
All proceeds from this workshop help support Coexist’s outreach work and community food programmes across Bristol.