The Shared Plate

27/10/2026

🍂 CRAFT. GATHER. CREATE: Samhain 🍂

Last week, we hosted our very first CRAFT. GATHER. CREATE workshop! 🌼 We made clay seed bombs (and a couple of cheeky seed pasties!) using wildflower seeds from Celtic Wildflowers , alongside Samhain spirit bells made with dried flowers from Bank Farm Llangennith and recycled lace to help ward off unwanted spirits. 🌿 We also took a break from crafting to enjoy a hearty bowl of dahl together! 🥣

CRAFT. GATHER. CREATE is all about taking a little time for yourself, getting creative and trying something new in a relaxed, welcoming space. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, meet new people or simply enjoy an evening away from the usual day-to-day, we’ve got the materials, inspiration and food covered. 🧡

We absolutely loved our first session and hope our participants had as much fun as we did!

Thanks for having us Space At 88 🫶

Our next CRAFT. GATHER. CREATE workshop is happening on Tuesday 24th November. Keep your eyes peeled — tickets will be going live this week! 👀

25/10/2026

Last week at the GRAFT Garden, Annie and the GRAFT Gang made pizzas using their wood-fired pizza oven. And boy, were they delicious! 🍕🔥

Fancy finding out more about the GRAFT Garden volunteer days? Head to the link in the GRAFT Garden’s bio or visit the Museum Wales website to find out more.



23/10/2026

21/10/2026

We were chuffed to be back at the Glynn Vivian last Thursday, delivering catering for the launch of a new exhibition by the Latin American Society! 💛

We always love a visit to the Glynn Viv – such an inspiring, inclusive space that brings people and culture together.

Thanks for having us!

14/10/2026

🍂 Is there anything that screams autumn quite like roasted squash and beautifully charred cauliflower?

Two of our favourite dishes from The Shared Plate’s rustic wedding and catering menu, celebrating seasonal ingredients with bold flavours, vibrant colours and a little something unexpected.

🫛 Roasted squash with heritage peas, kaffir lime and smoked peanuts.

🌿 Burnt cauliflower & chickpeas with sumac, coriander and pomegranate.

Both dishes are vegan and gluten-free, showing just how exciting and full of flavour plant-based food can be. 🌱

Perfect for a relaxed wedding feast, a special celebration or an event with a difference.

Fancy bringing a little Shared Plate magic to your table? Get in touch to chat about our bespoke catering menus!

13/10/2026

Just a week to go until our first CRAFT. GATHER.CREATE Event ✨

Get you tickets via:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/craft-gather-create-samhain-seasonal-craft-food-connection-tickets-2002291737487

🍂 CRAFT. GATHER. CREATE: SAMHAIN 🍂

We’re launching a brand-new monthly series of seasonal evenings bringing together craft, food and connection — and what better place to start than with Samhain? ✨

Join us for an evening of crafting, gathering and creating as we explore the transition from autumn into winter.

We’ll be celebrating Samhain, the Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season. Samhain folklore tells of a time when the boundary between the living and spirit worlds was believed to become thinner.

Inspired by these seasonal traditions, we’ll be making:

🌿 Clay seed bombs – a simple, hands-on make to plant and watch bloom in spring.

🔔 Samhain spirit bells – botanical hanging bells inspired by traditional folklore, using dried flowers, herbs, natural materials and bells. Traditionally, bells and other protective objects have been associated with warding off unwanted energies and creating a sense of protection in the home.

Then we’ll finish the evening around the table with a relaxed Shared Plate feast, featuring a warming seasonal dhal — just what you need on an autumn evening.

Think dried flowers, bells, herbs, clay, seasonal flavours and plenty of time to slow down, get creative and enjoy good company.

📍 Space at 88, Swansea
📅 Tuesday 20 October
⏰ 6pm–9pm
🎟️ £40 per person

Your ticket includes all craft materials, a welcome drink, seasonal snack, a hearty Shared Plate meal and your handmade creations to take home.

Come and spend a little time making something beautiful, eating good food and enjoying the season. 🍂

Spaces are limited to 16 people.

CRAFT. GATHER. CREATE.
Seasonal workshops in food, craft & connection.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/craft-gather-create-samhain-seasonal-craft-food-connection-tickets-2002291737487?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/10/2026

Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change. 💬

At The Shared Plate, we believe that bringing people together around food creates vital opportunities for connection, conversation, and belonging.

Through our community cooking and wellbeing programmes, we don't just share recipes- we build welcoming spaces where people can share their unique experiences, grow in confidence, and be heard. Real change happens when we value these voices and let them shape the support within our communities.

This World Mental Health Day, let's make time to check in with one another, listen without judgement, and remember that everyone's story matters. 💚

04/10/2026

Could you be part of The Shared Plate’s first Board of Directors? 🌱

As The Shared Plate continues to grow, we’re looking to build our first Board of Directors — and we’re looking for people who can help us think bigger, challenge our ideas, open doors and shape a sustainable future.

We’re looking for 3–4 Directors, including a Chair, with a range of skills, experience and perspectives.

We’re particularly interested in people with experience in:

🌱 Finance – someone comfortable with management accounts, financial oversight and asking the hard questions about money. This is an area we’re particularly keen to strengthen.

🤝 Fundraising & commissioning – experience of grants, trusts or public sector contracts in Wales.

👥 People & employment – HR, contracts and safeguarding.

🍴 Food, hospitality or small business – experience of kitchens, catering or running a business.

📚 Education, youth work or health – knowledge of the worlds our programmes work within.

💚 Lived experience – at least one Director who has taken part in one of our programmes or lives in the communities we work with.

You don’t need to tick every box, and you don’t need previous board experience. We’ll provide induction and support.

Most importantly, we’re looking for people who believe everyone deserves good food, have something valuable to bring to the table, and are willing to take responsibility for helping make that happen.

We don’t have all the answers — and that’s where you come in.

This is a voluntary role.

📅 Closing date: 6 December 2026

Interested? We’d love to talk before you decide anything. Contact Niaomh on [email protected] for an informal conversation, or send a short note or CV telling us a little about yourself and why you’d like to join us.

01/10/2026

This Thursday 1st October to mark join Fair Trade Swansea and Bwyd Abertawe to hear from local farmers and Fairtrade champions!
Thurs 1st Oct 2026, 6.30-8.30pm at The Environment Centre
Hot food and drinks at the start of the event and a Fairtrade stall.
Book your place (for food) here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/e3xFCBKAc4

30/09/2026

✨ Here’s a little throwback to a gorgeous wedding we catered at Perriswood this summer! ✨

What a beautiful day, complete with a delicious fully vegan menu 🌱

If you’re planning your wedding and would like to find out more about our bespoke wedding menus, get in touch! We’d love to hear from you. 💚