Soup lunch
One long table, soup from the gardens, bread, and whoever comes.
I’d like to meet people, but not at a bar.
I could do with a hot meal.
- When
- Wednesday 12:00–14:00
- Bring
- A friend, if you like.
- Cost
- Pay what you can, or nothing
What happens
- Come in by the lock entrance and sit anywhere at the long table.
- Soup and bread come round; seconds are normal.
- Stay for the tea after. Aisha knows everyone and introduces people.
Aisha RahmanCanal Hall coordinatorCanal Hall · 020 555 0144People come for the soup and stay for the table.
People ask
Is it vegetarian?
Always, and usually vegan. Tell us about allergies at the hatch.
Can I help cook?
Yes: the kitchen starts at 10:00 on Wednesdays. Tell Aisha and she’ll give you an apron.
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