TEN years of RCK

On the 1st of December 2015, Refugee Community Kitchen served their first meal in Calais. 

10 years later, RCK's co-founders Paula and Steve reflect on the beginning of this incredible journey. With co-founders Janie and Sam, they went to Calais as doing nothing about this humanitarian crisis was no longer an option. 

With the help of L'Auberge des Migrants who gave them a space in their warehouse, they built a kitchen in Calais. In 2016, they opened a kitchen in London as well.

After a decade of hard work, 2.5 million meals served and 20,000 volunteers, they are still actively involved in all the steps and abide by their core values: making warm, delicious, nutritious food without judgment.

10 years part 1: How it started

10 years part 2: Best memories from Calais & London

Sam Jones' Punjabi Lobia in the Observer's 20 best curries

Great to see co-founder Sam's delicious recipe for Punjabi Lobia included in Observer Food Monthly's 20 Best Curries! It's a pleasure to see a Refugee Community Kitchen staple alongside recipes by chefs like Andi Oliver, Meera Sodha and Madhur Jaffrey.

"At Refugee Community Kitchen we make many variations of this curry, which is incredibly popular with all the communities we serve, as well as providing much-needed protein and energy" - Sam

You can find the full recipe here

THE GREAT UNKNOWN PODCAST WITH RCK FOUNDER SAM JONES

Thanks to The Great Unknown - Exploring Global Culture Podcast for doing an episode with founder Sam about Refugee Community Kitchen! Apple Podcasts:

They discuss how RCK came to be and the people who make it happen. They look at our current challenges, and why exactly there are thousands of people in need of food in Northern France.

if you’re moved by what you hear and want to get involved, you can donate to help our efforts via the link below:

Cooking up a storm

Steve Bedlam and Sam Jones from Refugee Community Kitchen preparing a lush hot meal for Camden town out reach tonight. Its cold and wet and this food will keep people warm through the night.