Saturday, September 14, 2024

What's New at Newcomer Kitchen: The Fall Line-Up of Foodie Events...

 
So much exciting announcements 📢 and stories to share from Newcomer Kitchen. 

If you are new to my blog, I'd love to introduce myself:

I have been a food professional with 25 years of culinary experience with a passion in food education and multiculturalism. I have worked in catering, culinary consulting, product development, recipe development in a test kitchen and for several magazines, and authored a cookbook on Asian hot pots. I ran cooking programs and workshops with primarily newcomers in schools and for diverse communities including kids, youths, families and seniors with an emphasis on healthy cooking, multiculturalism and curbing food waste. I blog about my community collaborations and love for food and travel here on Susan’s Savour-It!

I have been with Newcomer Kitchen, a non-profit organization for nearly three years, and as a Program Trainer, have led and completed the day program with seven groups of women. Our ‘Willing To Work’ Food Entrepreneurship Training program helps newcomer women in food preparation and entrepreneurship to start their own food business funded by the Immigration Refugee Citizenship of Canada (IRCC). This free "earn as you learn" hybrid (online and in-kitchen) program helps prepare their food ideas to market in three real life food events with all revenue generated going back in their hands. The money earned is divided amongst the team (6 to 7 women) and a certificate is provided upon completion of the 14 week program.

Currently, as their Program Manager, I oversee the 'Willing to Work' day and evening programs that introduces newcomer women the many avenues to food business ownership, and support the next level XP food incubator program to get women started. My passion for culinary excellence and inclusivity is highlighted through my commitment to empowering others through food and celebrating diversity.

Here's What's New at Newcomer Kitchen: The Fall Line-Up of Foodie Events...


This Fall at

Newcomer kitchen

Coming up

Tuesday Sept 17th

Our usual W2W group dinner will be offered in November (see below for information). We have had numerous requests for a pop-up sooner! So we have reached out to one of our new businesses in our XP food business incubator to put together a special offer of a pick-up (or delivered) meal by Lakasbah Moroccan Cuisine. $25.00

see menu & tickets

Here is what of few of our guests said about our summer workshops:


“What a heartening experience to learn and to share a meal together. We had such an unforgettable experience”

“Thank you for creating a space for women to share their culture, talents, experiences and FOOD. Can’t wait to attend more events!”

“Thank you for a loving and delicious experience”

“The food was amazing”

“This was a fantastic experience!”

“It’s great seeing different communities brought together”

“What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday morning”

Tuesday night lineup

event catering

Special Limited Offer

Our Willing to Work program trains newcomer women to provide party platters for special events. These groups of 6-8 women learn how to create finger foods highlighting their traditional recipes (including GF, Halal and Vegan options). This happens only twice per term:  December 5th and 12th. Perfect for a private holiday party or business meeting.  There is a $500.00 minimum and all the proceeds go directly to the women in our program. As a subsidized IRCC funded training program this is a great value and a triple bottom line. We work with our customers for a custom event experience. For more information please contact susan@newcomerkitchen.ca

the XP Program Business Incubator

A year into our “graduate” program we are pleased to announce the establishment of multiple business start-ups that are keen to show what they can do for you!

Our current cohort of Newcomer Kitchen food entrepreneurs are ready to launch their catering menus and workshop offerings. This fall we have fantastic fare available from IBile Meals from West Africa, Lakasbah Moroccan Cuisine from Morocco, Shams Persian Dishes from Iran and Raabta from Pakistan. Please contact mary@newcomerkitchen.ca for more menus and catering information.

Newcomer Kitchen News


Looking into winter, the "Willing To Work" Program is calling for newcomer participants for 2025. If you or you know a woman who would benefit from food training, please have them contact me Susan Ng at susan@newcomerkitchen.ca or call at 647-228-5990.





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