Share Kai and Kōrero at the Stanmore Corner Project

Diners enjoy a traditional Eritrean coffee ceremony, Buna, at Share Kai and Kōrero.

We’ve been testing the waters with a new way of bringing people together over tasty food by hosting Friday evening events throughout February and early March at a developing community space, the Stanmore Yard and Commons at 97 Stanmore Road.

At these Friday evening events passionate cooks from the Eritrean, Bhutanese, Afghani and Iranian communities in Ōtautahi have shared their traditional and favorite dishes with the public and diners have been gently nudged, as they eat their meals, to connect with someone new around the table, to share about themselves and to learn about others.

This has been an awesome collaboration.

Ngā mihi nui to chef and catering business owner Ruth Trevella for providing mentoring and lots of support (including a commercial kitchen and equipment!) to help the cooking groups get started.

And to our partners for these events, the Stanmore Corner Project, whose goal it is to revitalise the Stanmore Road community and provide a place for community to come together.

For a taste of Share Kai and Kōrero at the Stanmore Corner Project check out this lovely video made by our friend John from Telling Lives at our Afghani night and read more here.

If you like what we’re doing and want to get involved reach out to us at kiaora@incommon.org.nz, we’re looking for enthusiastic people who are interested in culture, community, kai and like meeting new people to join our Share Kai team for events around Ōtautahi.