Autumn Pay What You Can Community Feast

Thursday 10 September 2026
6.308.30pmJoin us for an autumn community feast at Hackney School of Food a warm, welcoming evening of generous, home-cooked food shared around the table.Our Community Feasts are about bringing people together through food: celebrating the incredible diversity of Hackneys food cultures, sharing stories and traditions, and creating space to connect with neighbours over a delicious meal. Expect abundant sharing platters, relaxed communal dining, and dishes made with love.This second feast in the series celebrates Rooted in Food, our monthly international cooking and gardening group at Hackney School of Food. Rooted in Food brings local residents together to cook, grow and explore dishes and food traditions from around the world, with sessions inspired by recipes, ingredients and stories shared by members of the group.For this special evening, were bringing some of the recipes and ideas explored through Rooted in Food to a bigger communal table, alongside seasonal produce grown in our garden.About our chefOur lead chef for the evening is the brilliant Keshia Sakarah chef, food educator, writer and author of the award-winning cookbook Caribe. Keshia is also the chef educator for our Rooted in Food programme and will be joined by volunteers from the group to prepare a menu inspired by the dishes theyve cooked and explored together.Come hungry, meet new people, and experience the joy of sharing great food around one table.The menuFlatbread
Stuffed vine leaves, using leaves from our garden, or brek with garden greens
Mujaddarah spiced lentil rice
BBQ chicken thighs with rif marinade weather dependent
Tomato and cucumber salad, using produce from the garden
Garden mint and yoghurt sauce or hummusThe final menu may vary slightly depending on whats growing in the garden and the weather.What to expectGenerous sharing plates served at communal tables
A seasonal menu incorporating produce grown in our garden
A relaxed, joyful atmosphere
A short introduction from Keshia about the menu, Rooted in Food and the inspiration behind the dishes
Music and outdoor fire pits on arrival, weather permitting
Opportunities to connect with others in your communityTicketsOur aim is to make good food accessible to everyone, regardless of income.
Thanks to support from Hackney Councils Community Fund, we offer 30 community tickets per feast on a pay-what-you-can basis. Please choose the option that best reflects your situation.Guide prices15 Supported: for those not in work, students, or on a low income
25 Standard: for those in work who can afford to pay
40 Pay it forward: helps subsidise places for othersWe encourage everyone to contribute what they can. Your support helps make these events accessible to all.Good to knowThis is a communal dining experience, so you may be seated alongside other guests.
We do not have an alcohol licence, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Soft drinks will be available to purchase, and water will be provided.
Please let us know about any dietary requirements or allergies when booking.
Please make sure you complete our questionnaire when booking, answering each question for each person included in your booking.WhenThursday 10 September 20266.308.30pm
Hackney School of FoodOur seasonal Community Feasts take place throughout the year, so if you cant make this one, we hope youll join us for another.