Grab A Plate will launch in South East London, with each dinner taking place in a different local space, from cosy cafés and community spaces to private dining rooms and independent venues. The location will be announced ahead of each dinner.

Not at all. Grab A Plate is designed for people to come together, whether you arrive with friends or come on your own. Many guests will be meeting for the first time.

Each dinner will have a limited number of places to keep the atmosphere relaxed and make sure everyone has a chance to connect.

Each dinner will have a theme to inspire your dish. We recommend bringing something homemade that can be shared easily. Think bakery style treats, cakes, bakes, pastries, salads, breads, dips, or dishes that can be served at room temperature.

To keep things simple, we’ll initially focus on foods that don’t require reheating or complicated preparation on the day.

Absolutely not! Grab A Plate isn’t about showing off, it’s about sharing something you’ve made and being part of creating the table.

A family recipe, a favourite bake, or something you’ve always wanted to try are all welcome.

We’ll provide guidance before each event depending on the number of guests attending. The idea is to bring something to share, rather than prepare a full meal for everyone.

Grab A Plate is a shared homemade food event. Everyone brings a dish prepared in their own home kitchen, so while we collect allergen information and clearly label the dishes on the table, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment or prevent cross-contamination.

If you have a severe or life-threatening food allergy, Grab A Plate may not be suitable for you. We want to be upfront about this so you can make an informed decision before booking.

If you do attend with a food allergy or dietary requirement, you'll need to use the information provided and your own judgement when choosing what to eat. If you're unsure about a dish, please don't eat it.

You can read our full Food Safety & Allergen Guidance [here].

We want everyone to feel welcome. When booking, guests will be asked to share any dietary requirements so we can make sure everyone has something they can enjoy.

We also ask guests to clearly label any dishes so everyone can make informed choices.

As this is a shared-table event, we can’t guarantee every dish will suit every requirement, but we’ll do our best to make sure everyone has options.

We want everyone to feel comfortable sharing food, so we ask everyone to follow a few simple food hygiene guidelines when preparing their dish - from using clean hands, utensils and surfaces to keeping food at the right temperature and avoiding cross-contamination. We’ll send these guidelines to you before each dinner.

We encourage homemade dishes because sharing something you’ve created is part of what makes Grab A Plate special.

If there are circumstances where homemade isn’t possible, get in touch. We want everyone to feel able to take part.

The homemade dishes are what make each dinner special, but there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes to bring everyone together. Your ticket helps cover the practical costs of running each event, including the space, organisation and thoughtful details that turn a shared meal into a memorable evening.

By contributing, you’re helping us build a community around food, connection and shared experiences.