A Meal That Matters: Charity Dinner For Change
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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:
Four-course dinner by some of Bristol's finest chefs, Josh Eggleton and Ben from Bianchis (Team Canteen), Pegs from Sonny Stores, Pash from The Lido.
Event will be hosted by Jayde Adams, Bristol's best comedian alongside the story of The MAZI Project and our members
Powerful talks from young people and city leaders on youth inequality and food insecurity
Networking with 50+ businesses and change makers from across the South West
Menu - All dietaries will be catered for :)
Snack: Milk buns, smoked butter, bottarga and Cantabrian anchovies
Starter: Cured Chalkstream Farm trout, whipped cod roe, pickled cucumber and elderflower dressing
Main: Sardinian lamb stew, tomatoes, saffron and chilli, served with toasted fregola pasta sardi and wild leek mascarpone
Dessert: Warm pistachio and salted almond baklava tart with dark chocolate and tahini
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:
Pair of tickets – £160
Funds 74 nourishing meals.
Group of 4 – £300
Funds 148 nourishing meals.
Table of 10 – from £1,500 (Harvest Partner)
Includes a team volunteering day for up to 8 people. Supports the delivery of 473 meals every fortnight for 78 young people.
Age restrictions: 18+
| Grower Partner (Pair of Tickets) | £160 |
| Group of 4 | £300 |
| Grower Partner (Single Ticket) | £120 |
| Harvest Partner (Table of 10) | £1,500 |
| Nourish Partner (2 Tables of 10 - 20 people) | £3,999.96 |
| Thrive Partner (3 Tables of 10 - 30 people) | £4,500 |
What people are saying
May 2026
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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.