A Meal That Matters: Charity Dinner For Change
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A Meal That Matters is a powerful charity dining experience raising funds for The MAZI Project, supporting disadvantaged young people across the South West through food, community and opportunity.
Expect an inspiring evening featuring a three-course dinner created by leading Bristol chefs, stories from young people whose lives have been changed through MAZI, and the chance to connect with people and organisations passionate about creating positive change.
Every ticket helps deliver nutritious meals, skills programmes and pathways into education and employment for young people who have been left behind.
What to expect:
A three-course dinner prepared from chefs including Josh Eggleton with Team Canteen, Pegs's from Sonny Stores alongside MAZI’s young members
Powerful talks from young people and city leaders on youth inequality and food insecurity
Networking with 150+ businesses and change makers from across the South West
Why this event matters:
Right now, 1 in 7 young people in the South West are out of education, employment or training, often facing isolation, housing insecurity and food poverty.
The MAZI Project uses the power of food to change this - building confidence, improving wellbeing and supporting young people into brighter futures.
Ticket info:
Individual Ticket - £120
Includes:
- Three-course dinner with drinks on the table
Pair Ticket - £240
Bring a friend or colleague and share the experience together.
- Includes everything above for two guests.
Harvest Partner: Table of 10 - £1,500
Perfect for teams, businesses or groups of friends.
Includes:
Three course dinner with drinks on table
1 volunteering day for up for 8 employees
Nourish Partner: 2 Tables of 10 - £4000
Includes:
Three course dinner with drinks on the table
Logo on MAZI website and event marketing materials including photo wall
2 volunteering days for up to 10 employees
Thrive Partner: 3 Tables of 10 - £6000 Includes:
3 tables of 10 for three course meal in excellent location
Logo on MAZI website, marketing materials, screens and photo wall on the night
Named across all press releases and media outlets pre event
Lunch and learn with Mel and Lily at your offices
3 volunteering days for up to 10 employees
Age restrictions: 18+
| Grower Partner (Single Ticket) | £120 |
| Grower Partner (Pair of Tickets) | £240 |
| Harvest Partner (Table of 10) | £1,500 |
| Nourish Partner (2 Tables of 10 - 20 people) | £4,000 |
| Thrive Partner (3 Tables of 10 - 30 people) | £6,000 |
How to get there
Facilities
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
- Wheelchair accessible
Rescheduling and cancellation policy for A Meal That Matters
You'll be hosted by
The MAZI Project
MAZI (μαζί) means together in Greek. This community initiative believes that we can challenge food inequality in Bristol, together.
MAZI's vision is a world where access to sustainable and tasty food is not a privilege or predetermined by your social class or background. Their mission is to challenge Bristol's food inequality by connecting disadvantaged young people with Bristol’s rich, independent food culture. What are their three pillars? Inclusivity, social justice and community.
Inclusivity: Creating a world where everyone can enjoy the power of food and are included in the conversation around it, no matter what's their social class or background.
Social justice: Contributing towards the fight against food poverty, sustainable food production, and the needs of the young people they work with.
Community: Working with the local community to contribute to growing the local economy and building a network of diverse connections, dedicated to making the world a better place. Their cookery workshops which work with disadvantaged members of the community do just this.
Melanie Vaxevanakis
Melanie was born in Athens and moved to the UK when she was 13. Being raised in Greece, a place where food is central to its culture and identity, and where fruit & veg is rarely imported, Melanie experienced food as much more than a means to human survival. It was emotive. It not only uplifted her mood, but when it was cooked and shared, she saw it as an act of love.
These experiences and memories, combined with witnessing people in her community being unable to access and feel the power of food, are what inspired Melanie to start MAZI in early 2021.
MAZI (μαζί) means together in Greek. Together, Melanie wants to make sure everyone has the opportunity to access fresh and tasty food.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to The MAZI Project.