Somali KitchenSupporting Migrant Women in Bristol
Somali Kitchen is a not for profit CIC bringing together women from minority and ethnic groups around the themes of healthy food, healthy families and healthy lifestyles.
Somali Kitchen is run by Somali and other migrant women for women from migrant backgrounds who are living in Bristol.
Who We Are
Our Background
Somali Kitchen was set up in 2016 and registered in 2018. We are closely connected to our community and our development has been driven in response to needs.
We aim to empower women to develop a healthy food culture, build confidence in their abilities, and gain the skills they need to reach their full potential. We provide safe spaces for progression to develop the women to connect to inspire and empower each other and to access support and opportunities.
Our Vision
Somali Kitchen thrives to work with and support migrant women to adopt healthy lifestyles and mental wellbeing, become confident and able to access services, education, training, employment opportunities and/or to set up their own organisation/business in Bristol. Somali Kitchen's vision is to develop their own study centre for migrant women.
Our Mission
Somali Kitchen is dedicated to reduce social isolation and health inequalities among Somali and migrant women in Bristol. We provide women only workshops, family wellbeing sessions, and skills-based activities that promote healthy eating, physical and mental wellbeing.
Our mission is creating safe and inclusive spaces, where we help women access local services, improve their wellbeing, and strengthen their engagement within the community—supporting them to lead healthier, more connected, and independent lives. We focus on empowering women through confidence-building, skills progression and pathways to employment.
Experience Our WorkshopsOur Values
Empowerment
We aim to empower women to develop a healthy food culture, build confidence in their abilities, and gain the skills they need to reach their full potential through confidence-building, skills progression and pathways to employment.
Safe & Inclusive Spaces
We provide safe spaces for progression where women can connect, inspire and empower each other, and access support and opportunities. Our mission is creating safe and inclusive spaces where women feel comfortable to learn and grow.
Having a Voice
We are dedicated to giving women a platform to have a voice and be listened to by decision-makers. We help women access local services and strengthen their engagement within the community.
Health & Wellbeing
We work to reduce social isolation and health inequalities among migrant women. We provide workshops and activities that promote healthy eating, physical and mental wellbeing for healthier, more connected lives.
Community Connection
We bring together women from migrant backgrounds to foster community connections, share skills, provide training and volunteering opportunities, helping them lead more independent and connected lives.
Our Workshops
We offer weekly women-only workshops focused on cooking, wellness, and community building. All are welcome in our safe, supportive spaces.
Somali Women's Breakfast & Chat
A friendly, women-only breakfast for Somali women to relax, connect, and share stories in a welcoming environment.
Women's Breakfast & Chat - Bedcliffe
A warm, inclusive breakfast for women from all backgrounds to meet, chat, and enjoy great food.
Sew-shall Workshop
Join a creative women-only sewing workshop. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, come to learn, share, and create!
Sunday Family Session
Cook, eat, and enjoy community time with your family and others. Open to all!
Community Voices
Why Our Work Matters
In Easton, we face challenges with the proliferation of fast food outlets around schools and the impact on our children's health. Somali Kitchen was born from a desire to offer healthier alternatives and preserve our food culture.
Our community members share powerful stories about the importance of creating safe spaces, promoting healthy eating, and celebrating our heritage. These voices drive our work.
I have children. I am worried about my children's life. I want them to be healthy, have a good life, good community. I don't like them eating bad food. I want my children to learn about healthy food.
— Community Mother
This is the start of something powerful. We've been wanting to change things in our community, and I think this is the start of that.
— Workshop Participant
It made me proud. This is very important for me to share my culture, and also my potential to my area. It was fantastic.
— Event Volunteer
Get In Touch
Contact Information
Address
Somali Kitchen Bristol CICEaston Community Centre
Kilburn Street, Easton
Bristol, BS5 6AW
Phone
07455 614306
somaalikitchen@gmail.com
Workshop Schedule
Somali Women's Breakfast & Chat (10:00-12:00)
Easton Community Centre (Term time only)
Women's Breakfast & Chat - Bedcliffe (10:00-12:00)
Community Hub, Bedcliffe (Term time only)
Sew-shall Workshop (9:30-12:30)
Easton Community Centre (Term time only)
Sunday Family Session (11:00-15:00)
Faithspace, Redcliffe (Term time only)