London Community Resource Centre

652 Elizabeth Street

London, Ontario

N5Y 6L3

(519) 432-1801

lcrc@lcrc.on.ca

       providing options and opportunities to

grow, prepare, preserve and enjoy local food

Collective Kitchen Network

What is a Collective Kitchen? 

A collective kitchen consists of a group of people who meet regularly to plan, budget, shop, and cook nutritious meals for themselves and their  families. They are great places to make new friends, learn new skills, share tips and have fun.

Collective kitchens can take many forms: there are kitchens for single mothers, men, seniors, students and  specific groups. Some meet once a month, while others meet every two weeks.

It's up to the group to decide how large it will be (usually ranges from 3 to 8 participants) and how it will function.

Collective kitchens are popular for a variety of reasons- food costs less because it can be bought in bulk, it takes less time to prepare because it is cooked in quantity and perhaps frozen

for later use, and the kitchen provides a chance for people to get together.

Many people have become close friends through collective kitchens. Some have discovered common interests that have led to mutual support.