Community Cafés
Using FoodCycle's established operation model, we are now developing community cafes, where hearty meals will be served at fair, affordable prices.
The cafes will be open to everyone around lunchtimes for up to five days each week.
Healthy, affordable food for all.
The whole community will benefit from access to affordable and nutritious food in a welcoming environment. Cooking skills and nutritional knowledge will also be passed on in 'non-confrontational' and 'non-prescriptive' methods.
Fun, interactive place to learn.
People can take part in our film nights, workshops and other activities like cooking lessons to learn more about healthy eating, meet new people, and of course eat good food!
Volunteer opportunities.
All volunteers will be trained for accreditation in Level 2 Food Safety in Catering. They will also benefit from hands on training during the cooking sessions. These skills will be highly useful in any future employment and every volunteer will fill a position that did not previously exist.
Find your nearest Cafe!
Visitor Stories
Malcolm heard about the cafe through a friend and had previous contact with the local MIND. He was attracted to visit the cafe due to the cheap prices of the food where he ordered the three course meal for £4.
“It was all good quality, thoroughly good food.”
Malcolm,Hornsey Lane
Braving a long walk to the cafe, Johnny loves cafes and wanted to pay us a visit. He thought the food was wonderful.
“It’s one of the best soups I’ve ever had.”
Johnny,Hampstead
New cafe regular David sat smiling happily with his bowl of pea and mint soup.
“Filled me up for just £1.”
David,MIND
Both mothers in the area, Helen heard about the cafe through the Resident StroudGreen Association and introduced her friend Catrina to the cafe. They like the cafe’s atmosphere and the idea of reducing food waste.
“The food was wholesome, lovely and delicious.”
Helen and Catrina,Finsbury Park and Stroud Green
Sitting at a table with other customers and enjoying each other’s conversations, local resident Daniel spoke to us as he tucked into his three course meal.
“The food is very pleasant and the cafe is a good place to meet local people.”
Daniel,Stapleton Hall Road
Local residents Kym and Karin like the idea of cheap local food in a warm, cheerful place.
“We need places like these to galvanise communities.”
Kym and Karin,Stapleton Hall Road
