The Welcome Kitchen - Whitley Bay

09/06/2026

What a great event here at the coast.

🌈✨Our Pride Socials are back for 2026 - colourful evenings by the coast, good company, and a welcoming space for everyone at The Boatyard Cullercoats.

🗓 Friday July 3rd
🗓 Friday September 25th
🗓 Friday December 4th

Pop them in your diary now - we can’t wait to celebrate with you. 💛🌊

05/06/2026

Thank you so much to Kith & Kin for the wonderful donation of a summer fruit crumble, beautifully served with homemade custard! 😍

It was a real treat and enjoyed by everyone! 😋

We’re so grateful for your kindness and continued support! ♥️

02/06/2026

🍽️ The Welcome Kitchen is back next week
The Welcome Kitchen - Whitley Bay

Come enjoy a free, home-cooked meal in a relaxed and friendly space. No cost, no questions — just good food and good company.

There will be people to chat to and space for some peace and quiet, everyone is welcome, no pressure, just a moment to enjoy some delicious food amongst others

See you there!

📍 158 Whitley Rd, NE26 2LY
📅 Wednesday 3rd June
🕕 6:00-7:30pm

On the menu:
🍅 Oven Baked Chicken Gratin with Roast Tomatoes, Buttered Broccoli and Potato Wedges
*vegetarian option available
🍓 Summer Fruit Crumble with homemade custard kindly provided by Kith and Kin

Everyone aged 17+ is welcome 💙

29/05/2026

🌟 We love hearing from our amazing volunteers! 🌟

There’s nothing better than finding out what our volunteers think about the work we do and why they love coming along to help. Their enthusiasm, dedication, and support make such a difference, and we’re so grateful to have them as part of our community. 💛

Just £5 could provide someone who really needs it with a hot meal — a warm plate of food, a friendly conversation, and a reminder that they’re not alone.

Donate today and make a difference. Link in bio.

Thank you so much for supporting us! 💛

Whitley Bay Big Local

11/05/2026

Just £5 Can Feed Someone in Need 💛

Right now, there are people in our community struggling to afford a hot meal. For the cost of a coffee and snack, you could help provide food to someone who truly needs it.

£5 = one meal for a person in need
Every donation, no matter how small, makes a real difference.

If you’re able to help, please consider donating or sharing this post. Together, we can make sure nobody goes hungry.

Thank you for your kindness and support ❤️

09/05/2026

A few words from Aoife our lovely volunteer 💛

“I love volunteering at The Welcome Kitchen because it’s about so much more than a meal. It’s a space where everyone is made to feel truly welcome.

From helping with food prep to chatting with someone new, it always puts everything into perspective.

It’s a reminder that no matter where we come from, we all have a story to share.”

Just £5 could provide someone who really needs it with a hot meal — a warm plate of food, a friendly conversation, and a reminder that they’re not alone.

Donate today and make a difference. Link in bio.

Thank you all for your continued support! 💛

08/05/2026

Our volunteers make Welcome Kitchen possible 💛

We’re so grateful for the amazing people who give their time to support our local community.

We’re looking for volunteers for our next event on 3rd June at Whitley Bay Big Local if you’d like to get involved, please get in touch today!

05/05/2026

A huge thank you to PureKnead for their very kind donation of delicious puddings for Welcome Kitchen tomorrow night. 💛🍮

These yummy sweet treats will be served warm with custard after our community meal and will be a lovely extra for everyone attending.

Your kindness and support helps us continue providing free hot meals with no questions asked to our local community.

Thank you for making a difference.

❤️

05/05/2026

Tomorrow night at Welcome Kitchen from 6pm 💛

Join us at The Whitley Bay Big Local for homemade steak pie made with Morrisons topside beef, freshly prepared 😍

Followed by delicious yummy puddings kindly donated by PureKnead Knead, served with warm custard. 🍮✨

No questions asked — just a free hot meal, friendly faces and a warm welcome for everyone.

See you tomorrow night from 6pm at The Big Local.

22/01/2026

Join us on Wednesday 4 February for our next free community Welcome Kitchen meal. 6-7pm at The Big Local. Chicken and ham pie, seasonal vegetables, ice-cream with home made chocolate sauce and friendly company. Everyone welcome (age 16 years plus). No need to book just turn up. We look forward to seeing you.