January 2026 – Happy New Year from Plateful Café

This New Year edition reflects on a demanding but impactful 2025, featuring a candid end-of-year note from founder Iolanda Chirico on the ongoing challenge of operating without a permanent kitchen despite catering 50+ events across London. It celebrates the dedication of 48 volunteers across eight teams, shares strong customer testimonials, and looks ahead to January and February 2026 events including the Warm Space soup project at Blackfriars Settlement and a Sudanese Valentine’s dinner at Hilly Fields Café.