A Meal That Matters: Charity Dinner For Change

Join Bristol’s chefs, change makers and businesses for A Meal That Matters by The MAZI Project.

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 with a welcome drink and wine on the table.

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) £4,000
Thrive Partner (3 Tables of 10 - 30 people) £6,000

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How to get there

Facilities

  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rescheduling and cancellation policy for A Meal That Matters

No refunds are available unless cancelled by The Mazi Project. If The Mazi Project cancels the experience, a full refund will be provided.

You'll be hosted by

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.

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