Food, Culture & Community (Our City Hub Food Festival)

A unique night in York featuring Syrian, Saudi Arabian & Tunisian dishes by refugee chefs. Come hungry & leave inspired by their stories! A Food Festival with a Difference Join us in York for an evening of authentic food and stories. Refugee chefs from Staycity Hotel will prepare Syrian, Saudi Arabian and Tunisian dishes. Come hungry and leave inspired. Our chefs will demonstrate how basic staples like rice, wheat and pulses become delicious meals in times of crisis. Their dishes reflect their culture and memories as well as their personal stories. This special evening celebrates the contributions refugees make to our community and explores how food can connect people and bring communities together during difficult times. • Try authentic heritage dishes • Hear the stories behind the food • Connect with others around one table Date: Saturday 19 September 2026 Time: 5:30 PM Location: St Sampson’s Social Centre | Church St | York YO1 8BE Tickets: £20 per person PLEASE NOTE: TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Come for the food. Stay for the stories. Leave with something to think about.