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Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    Food Fest empowers young people (18-35) by offering culinary training, workshops, and networking opportunities. We partner with schools and youth groups to inspire careers in food, support entrepreneurship, and celebrate African cuisine.

  • People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

  • Number of beneficiaries - 400

    The project aims at reach 400 participant in wales

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Food Fest is a dynamic celebration of African cuisine, showcasing its diverse flavors and culinary heritage. It features live cooking demos, workshops, tastings, and training sessions by African chefs, offering hands-on learning experiences. The festival fosters cultural exchange and appreciation for African food traditions and storytelling.

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

1000

Empowering 1000 through African cuisine and culture

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£15,000.00

TIMELINE

Jun 2025 - Oct 2025

Project Outcome Targets

Young chefs gain culinary skills and confidence, leading to successful careers and entrepreneurs

Increased cultural appreciation and understanding through African cuisine fosters stronger community

Local food entrepreneurs expand their reach and business opportunities, boosting regional growth.

Project Activities

  • We connect young chefs and food entrepreneurs with industry mentors for guidance and opportunities.

  • We hold local and regional food festivals and tasting events to showcase talents.

  • We offer online tutorials, recipes, and webinars to extend our reach beyond physical events.

  • We share the stories behind traditional dishes and ingredients through workshops and multimedia.

  • We set up exhibits that showcase African art, crafts, and culinary tools.

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY Funding needed to cover event costs: venue, chefs, materials, marketing, and community engagement activities. 15000 18/10/2025 Empowers chef training, demos, outreach & 500+ attendees’ access to African food, culture & learning experiences.
SKILLS Skilled chefs, facilitators, and event staff needed for demos, workshops, training, and smooth event delivery. Flexible Builds capacity by enabling chef-led sessions, cultural workshops, and hands-on training for 500+ community members.
Project details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Wales: Newport

IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 2: Zero Hunger UN SDG 1: No Poverty
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

We monitor quality through participant feedback, expert evaluations, and regular program reviews.

Frameworks

Support local cultural and heritage institutions alleviating isolation and inaccessibility particularly for older and disabled people

Support for local arts, cultural, heritage and creative activities

Support for community health or wellbeing interventions

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

n/a

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OTHER PARTNERS

Green Rhythm drum festival

food fest is the major vendor for Green Rhythm Festival