Sharing Space Food Mission
What if… businesses and organisations turned to local talent for catering, investing in the people who live and work here?
What if… we could start to address inequality of opportunity by training up talented local women?
What if… more spaces existed for women to develop sustainable food and entrepreneurial skills?
What if… the future of food in Camden was not just about what we eat, but also who makes it, how it’s made, and the impact it has?
Food has the power to bring people together – but what if it could do even more? What if it could create opportunities, build confidence, and empower local women to run their own businesses? That’s exactly what the Sharing Spaces Food Mission is all about.
Born out of Sharing Spaces, this initiative has supported local women in Somers Town to gain food hygiene qualifications, develop business and catering skills, and set up their own thriving social enterprises. From event catering to a weekly cafe, these talented women are developing skills beyond cooking – they’re learning, leading and helping to build a more sustainable community-powered food economy.
Cholo Khā’i Cafe
Ever walked past the Somers Town Community Association and caught the irresistible smell of freshly made parathas, slow-simmered curries, or masala-spiced beans? That’s Cholo Khā’i Cafe – our planet-friendly, community-powered weekly pop-up, where local chefs are serving up more than just excellent food. They’re building skills, gaining confidence, and leading a movement for sustainable, community-led catering.
Cholo Khai (meaning ‘’come eat’’ in Bengali) offers a delicious, seasonal menu of vegan and vegetarian Asian bites, from stuffed parathas to spiced curry and hearty breakfasts. It’s food that nourishes both people and the planet, prepared by women who are training up in navigating a business co-operative, front-of-house service, food preparation and hygiene.
Cholo Khā’i Cafe is now closed as our chefs observe Ramadan. We will reopen with delicious Spring menu items on Thursday April 10th. See you then!
Coming soon: The Easter Bunny Pop Up Supper Club
When: Thursday, 17th April 6:30-8:30pm
Bookings: Halima@thinkanddocamden.org.uk
Appetiser: Zesty Pani-puree
Starter: Fiery courgette fritters with dipping sauce
Main: Indulgent sweet and spicy paneer / tofu curry with jewelled biriyani rice
Sweet – Chocolate feast!
If the menu isn’t enough to tempt you… join the Easter bunny for a chocolate eggstraveganza!z