Plateful Cafe – Blog and News

April Moments That Mattered As our previous edition noted, we proudly welcomed a new Operations Manager and Trainer! It has been just over a month since we welcomed Ismail Almatheab into this role, and we would like to report that he is getting well into the swing of things. April saw him begin to lead the Introduction to Hospitality course,

This month’s edition builds on a strong March, highlighting increased catering demand, community engagement, and key partnerships, including events with The London Unit and the conclusion of the Migration on Film series with Goldsmiths. It celebrates continued outreach through local stalls and storytelling from Plateful’s chefs, showcasing the cultural depth behind their food. A major milestone is the appointment of

This month’s newsletter reflects on a busy February of successful events, including a sold-out Sudanese Valentine’s dinner and continued catering at Goldsmiths’ Migration on Film series, alongside the ongoing Warm Space initiative at Blackfriars Settlement. Looking ahead, March brings culturally rich events such as a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Lewisham Irish Centre and Plateful’s first Eid community dinner.

This month’s edition marks a major milestone as Plateful Café secures its first operational base at Blackfriars Settlement, enabling the launch of its Warm Space soup initiative and laying the groundwork for expanded training, catering, and café services from April. The newsletter highlights a growing events programme, including Migration on Film nights at Goldsmiths and a Valentine’s dinner at Hilly

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