Connecting refugee chefs through world flavours
Plateful Cafe is a charity in South East London offering opportunities to refugee chefs through a love of food.
the plateful cafe shop
Browse from products around the world
From beautiful bags to delicious jams. The Plateful Shop offers you the chance to purchase handmade refugee-created products from all around the world.
Catering Events
Share Our World Flavours at Your Next Event!
At Plateful Cafe, we offer tailored catering services lovingly made by refugee chefs. We offer:
- The chance to explore a wide range of international cuisines, from Sudan to Syrian
- Tailored menus, featuring fresh and locally and sourced ingredients, catered to your dietary requirements
- The opportunity to support local refugee chefs through delicious cooking!
Whether you’re hosting a small private party or a large corporate event, let Plateful cater for you.

Supper Clubs
Plateful Cafe Bringing communities together over dinner
Our supper clubs connect refugees and local people through a shared love of good food. You can:
- Try new cuisines showcasing the talents of refugee chefs and local producers
- Connect with like-minded individuals in warm and inviting atmospheres across South East London
- Experience eating traditions from all over the world, from tea ceremonies to poetry recitals

MEET OUR REFUGEE CHEFS
Talented cooks from across the globe
Everything we do at Plateful Cafe is driven by our talented network of refugee chefs, from all over the world.