Brighton Community Kitchen

WE ARE RECRUITING Are you interested in joining a fun, hard-working team in a non-profit organisation? ⭐️ We are recruiting for an Engagement Officer at the Community Kitchen.☀️ This role includes administrative and reception tasks, involvement in hands on operations in the Community Kitchen and marketing and communications. From chef masterclasses to heartwarming community courses and a fair few loads of laundry in between, this is a great opportunity to get varied work experience in a community organisation.💚 You will need to have strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and a flexible and self-motivated approach. Experience of hospitality in a front facing role is essential as is a customer-facing role either in person and on the phone. Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including regular evening & weekend work) Starting salary: £28,920 Head to the latest news section of our website (linked in bio) to find out more and how to apply.

Indian Cookery at Brighton Community Kitchen 🫚🌶️ RB’s Jude and pal Jenny got educated in the most delicious way at Brighton Community Kitchen - here’s what happened 👇 “How many times have I walked past Brighton Community Kitchen and thought ‘I must do one of their cookery classes? The answer - too many - don’t be like me… We joined the Goan Curry class with Brighton chef legend Chef Kanthi - he’s produced exceptional menus in restaurants across the city, so a brilliant start to our Community Kitchen education. With ingredients laid out in front of us, in groups of 2 we got busy with the recipe under Chef Kanthi’s expert guidance. Not only did we cook along with him, Kanthi shared so much history and knowledge about the ingredients we were using and where the recipe originated - what a teacher! Over an hour or so of cookery, and a little help and camaraderie with our kitchen neighbours, we created the most delicious Chicken Cafreal Masala, a super light curry, rice and salad - perfect for summertime. While the team of BCK volunteers did our washing up for us (bonus!) all the hungry students got round the table and tucked into our fresh creations - and though there was the promise of leftovers - everything was devoured. We had the best time - plus we got the recipe to take home with us to recreate in our own kitchen.” 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀: 🍳 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 Make dim sum, Indian, Korean, Thai, patisserie & more with local chefs - check out their calendar for upcoming classes. 🧠 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 Total beginner or pro, kids and adults - all are welcome. 🙌 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹-𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 Your booking & cooking helps fund free classes for the community. 📍 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗯 Cool, fully kitted-out space for classes, parties & more. 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪: @btnkitchen | @chef.kanthi #cookeryschool #communitykitchen #brightoncommunity #communitycookery #howtocookcurry #cookeryclassesbrighton

Our BRAND NEW community class Get Food & Money Smart, in collaboration with Money Advice Plus, launched last week with 2 classes- Our pilot session, with community food volunteers & staff, and our first community session. ⭐ In the classes we learnt how to make budget-savvy recipes and explored tips for meal planning on a budget, to help people eat well and pack nutrition into their meals. We made a tomato soup, added delicious toppings to instant noodles and whipped up a mackerel pate. 😋 "The class is very useful, especially as you are using ingredients we commonly find at the food bank, such a instant noodles, tinned tomatoes & tinned fish."- Food bank volunteer at our pilot session. 💚 We were also joined by Money Advice Plus who shared tips on tracking spend, cutting costs and building confidence with money management.💪 These classes are run on behalf of the Community Kitchen charity – thanks to our funders The MSE Charity.

We are back with our popular cooking sessions this May Half Term for the young cook in your life (7-13 year olds). ⭐️ These fun, hands-on workshops with Chef Jethro are perfect for young aspiring chefs! 👩‍🍳 Tues 26 May- 9:30am- 12pm We will be making a delicious gnocchi tossed in a fresh lemon & basil butter and golden dough balls with a delicious garlic dip. 🇮🇹 Thurs 28 May 9:30am - 12pm We will learn to create no-bake cheesecake pots customised with chocolate chips or a biscuit crumb and finished with a selection of toppings including fresh fruit, sauces and a crunchy homemade honeycomb. ☀️ Head to the cookery class link in our bio to book.

Last week we hosted another wonderful Community Fish and Seafood Class with @pat.riddleandfinns . Participants learnt to cook with a wide range of delicious seafood including squid, mussels, fish & prawns to make an array of exciting dishes including risotto and paella. 🦐 🐟 A huge thank you to @brightonfishsales for donating the incredible produce and @pat.riddleandfinns for donating his time to teach the class. ⭐️ The session is designed to improve people’s confidence around handling seafood, encourage creativity in the kitchen and bring people together around food. 😋 This class was run on behalf of the Community Kitchen Charity, thanks to our funders @tnlcommunityfund ☀️

Did you know baking can be an excellent well-being activity? It’s more than just making tasty treats (although that does help) 🧁🍪 Taking your time to bake in a calm and considered way, either with a friend or on your own, can be a great way to connect and be present. Think kneading or mixing calmly, creating a sense of achievement and the joy of sharing your creations. 💚⭐️ That's why we run our Baking for Wellbeing Classes. In todays session participants made delicious cookies, lemon and blueberry muffins and fruity crumble bars 😋 Thank you to @sallydells for teaching this fabulous class. This class was made possible by the Community Kitchen Charity and our funders the Maximus Foundation.

Join us for a unique Mexican supper club with @xavogram and help us raise money for our primary schools cookery project. ⭐️ In this special evening we will explore Xav's childhood and home of Mexico City through food. Expect delicious tacos, tequila cocktails and a social atmosphere. ☀️🌮 A huge thank you to Xav who is kindly donating his time. 😍 When: Friday 24 July 5:30-7pm or 8-9:30pm Book: through the cookery class & events link in our bio

Last week we hosted a Community Cook up with @refugeeradiouk . During the session we used surplus ingredients from @faresharesussexsurrey and salad leaves from @edsveg . 💚🥗 Participants made delicious pickles and then got creative to create a wide range of dishes from surplus produce and our store cupboards ingredients. We made delicious salads, jollof rice, lentil soup, hummus and flatbreads. It was a feast! 😋 This session was part of @btnhovefood ’s Food Use Places project funded by @tnlcommunityfund . ⭐️

Join us for a cookery class this May in the heart of Brighton and help support our community work. 👩‍🍳 Head to the cookery class link in bio for more information ☀️

Sweet potato pancakes topped with halloumi, tender stem broccoli & harissa honey☀️😍 2 large sweet Potatoes 300g Self Raising Flour 2 tsp Jerk Seasoning 300ml Whole Milk Pinch Salt and pepper 4 Eggs 1 block of halloumi 3 tbsp harissa 3 tbsp honey (you could use golden syrup or maple syrup) 8 pieces of tender stem broccoli (roasted or grilled) Bake your sweet potatoes in the oven for 45-60 minutes at 200 degrees celsius. (For the last 15 minutes of cooking you could also add the broccoli to roast) Cut the sweet potatoes in half and scoop out the flesh place in a bowl and mash well. Separate four of the eggs, placing the yolks with the sweet potatoes and the whites into a separate bowl. Add the milk to the sweet potato and stir well. Season the sweet potato mix with jerk seasoning, salt and pepper. Add the flour and stir to combine. Whisk the eggs whites to soft peaks. Gently fold the whisked egg whites into the pancake batter. Add oil to a pan on medium heat. Use a small ladle to place the pancake batter into the pan, cook until bubbles start to rise on the surface, flip and cook for a further 3-4 mins. Continue until you have cooked all the pancakes. Meanwhile in a separate pan fry the halloumi. For the sauce mix the harissa and honey together. Stack the pancakes, top with the roasted broccoli, the halloumi and a little harissa honey.

For more information on how to support an older person you are worried isn’t eating enough head to our YouTube Channel and watch our short series on supporting older people at risk of undernutrition. ☀️⭐️ YouTube: Brighton & Hove Food Partnership For more info & support: Call @ageingwellbh : 0808 175 3234 Visit: ageingwellbh.org

Carrot cake muffins, halloumi & veggie tray bake and homemade pesto was on the menu for last weeks family cooking session. 🧁👩‍🍳 We had a great time getting creative and decorating our cakes with moulded icing and buttercream. Resulting in these beautiful cakes featuring everything from carrots to aliens. 👽🥕 This session is part of the HAF Holiday Activities and Food during the school holidays and funded by @brightonhovecc ☀️