Brighton has recently launched its own Casserole Club, a very successful international concept that connects people who like to cook and are happy to share an extra portion of a delicious home-cooked meal, with older neighbours living close by who could really benefit from a meal and a friendly chat. You may want to be a ‘cook’, or you may want to be ‘diner’. Whichever way, if you would like more information or would like to register please contact the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership on 01273 431700 or email casserole@bhfood.org.uk.
Casserole was developed as an idea by FutureGov, a company that makes public services better and cheaper through digital products. Brighton & Hove Food Partnership has
joined forces with FutureGov, local charity Impetus and marketing agency Bright Dials with funding from the Big Lottery to run the pilot schemes in two areas in the city.The first area is made up of three wards (Westbourne, Goldsmid and Central Hove). The second area has two wards (Queen’s Park and Hanover & Elm Grove). Director of Brighton & Hove Food Partnership Vic Borrill said: “This is an exciting opportunity to deliver a new project in the city and for us to work with two new partners both of whom are committed to using food to reduce loneliness in the city.
“Casserole Club neatly fits with the ambition of the Food Poverty Action Plan to become a city that cooks and eats together as it gets more people eating and cooking fresh meals while strengthening local neighbourhood relationships.”
Casserole was initially developed with the support of Surrey County Council and Reigate and Banstead Borough Council. Casserole Club is now live in Barnet, Surrey, Staffordshire, Tameside, Cheshire West & Chester and also three councils in Victoria, Australia.