Kitchen Stories: Recipes of Belonging

Kitchen Stories: Recipes of Belonging is a participatory installation and series of drop-in sessions where food becomes the gateway to memory, storytelling, and connection. Residents of Newham are invited to sit at the table, enjoy a warm drink, and share a favourite recipe alongside the story or memory that makes it meaningful.

Specially designed recipe cards make it easy for everyone to contribute at any time. But during the live sessions, conversations go further: guided prompts and open dialogue unlock deeper narratives about migration, identity, belonging, and the ways food shapes our lives in the UK.

Each contribution becomes part of a growing living archive, weaving together the diverse flavours and voices of the borough. Kitchen Stories offers a collective reflection on how food connects us, grounds us, and tells the story of who we are.

This is a drop-in session, so no booking is required.

See the dates Kitchen Stories will be at other Newham Libraries:

• Forest Gate Library -13/11/2025, 16:00-18:00
• Beckton Library- 15/11/2025, 14:30-16:30
• Green Street Library -19/11/2025, 10:00-12:00
• Manor Park Library - 22/11/2025, 14:30-16:30

About the curator:

Veronica is an independent curator, critic and artist based in Newham, with a practice focused on social activism and engagement. She always aims to make art and culture accessible and inclusive, creating spaces for dialogue and shared experiences. With a professional background spanning arts administration, theatre, and cultural projects, she brings extensive experience in developing and delivering creative programmes that combines creative practice with grassroots engagement . Kitchen Stories: Recipes of Belonging continues this commitment by amplifying diverse voices and celebrating food as a bridge between cultures.

https://www.theactivistcurator.com/

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