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A series of special food-based events from January to March 2025, celebrating the cultures, cuisines and communities of St Pauls.
All events are free to attend – for adults, young people, children and elders, families and individuals – but some require booking in advance (see event details below).
Fri 31 January, 3-5pm at The Green Melon
Join us at The Green Melon for an afternoon of culinary delight, featuring samples of the finest local cuisine provided by the best food establishments in our neighbourhood. Come along to savour delicious dishes, connect with fellow food lovers, and celebrate the vibrant flavours that make our community so special. No need to book, just drop by!
Fri 7th February, 3-5pm at The Green Melon
Explore hot drinks from around the world, including local favourites like Somali coffee, Somali chai, Moroccan tea, Kurdish tea, and sugarcane drink. Bring along your own favourite cultural beverage to prepare on site and share your story as we connect over shared traditions and flavours. No need to book, just drop by!
Weds 12th February, 6-9pm at St Pauls Learning Centre
Bring your family, friends, and neighbours to enjoy a feast of delicious food, live music, poetry performances, and inspiring guest speakers. Celebrate the incredible diversity and unity of our neighbourhood through art, conversation, and shared experiences. Reserve your spot today.
Weds 26th February, Cooking workshop with One Green Kitchen
We’re looking forward to this cooking workshop with the amazing Anne Su from One Green Kitchen. Reserve your spot today.
Thurs 6th March, 6-9pm at Malcolm X Community Centre
Bring your family, friends, and neighbours to enjoy a feast of delicious food, live music, poetry performances, and inspiring guest speakers. Celebrate the incredible diversity and unity of our neighbourhood through art, conversation, and shared experiences. Reserve your spot today.
Mural image used with permission of Graft and St Pauls Learning Centre.
We welcome the ideas, opinions and contributions of residents and local organisations – please get in touch with events manager John Aguirre by emailing stpauls@bridgesforcommunities.com, or register your interest using the form below.
Ways you can get involved include:
A Taste of St Pauls is being delivered by Bridges for Communities as part of the City Centre and High Streets Culture and Events Programme, funded by Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority.
