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Our Cafe is closed due to Covid-19 restrictions. We are still open for project work and online orders for collection.

Our social pantry is open by appointment only
– please contact us via e-mail or phone for more details

Please order free frozen meals if needed via our online shop.

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The Umbrella Cafe CIC.
Find us inside Whitstable Umbrella Centre!
Enter via the yellow side doors.
Oxford Street, Whitstable Kent CT5 1DD - find us.

Phone: 07518 065801

Welcome to The Umbrella Café CIC, Whitstable

Our community cafe, social kitchen and project spaces all exist for the same purpose; to reduce social isolation, food poverty and food waste in our local area. We run not for profit and are accountable to our community. Four days a week we throw open our doors to welcome all in for lunches, home-made cakes and drinks. We have a gorgeous community garden, a cosy Cafe space and both are fully accessible. We welcome friendly dogs on leads. Behind the scenes we are funded to help us deliver our social impact by The National Lottery and Kent Community Foundation. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon. Come and grab a coffee and see what we have to offer.

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Apr 14

We can't wait to pick up a copy 👇

Looking forward to opening the first issue of the @whitstablewhistler, which is landing later this week.

Full of fantastic #Whitstable peeps!

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Apr 13

We kept promising and it's finally here 🙌

With a litle bit (read - a lot) of help we are almost ready to ping out our first 'monthly cuppa' newsletter.

If you haven't signed up yet go to https://theumbrellacafe.co.uk/ and scroll down to the bottom on our home page.

A monthly newsletter, beginning with the inaugural one later this week, will find it's way into your email inbox 👉

We'll always include a bit of news, a behind the scenes photo or two, an Umbrella recipe of course and a few things we're loving at the moment. We are also hoping to include a few of our friends in future issues.

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Apr 12

Day one of the Holiday Activity Fund in #whitstable, led by the wonderful @inclusivesport - well done all 🙌

H.A.F. is a super positive holiday project funded by @educationgovuk via @kcc_kent to promote healthy activities & to support holiday hunger amongst families.

@InclusliveSport are doing a fab job of leading the project & we're loving being involved.

Our task was to curate and deliver a menu of lunches that are appealing and healthy. We love a theme as you all know. Today was 'Tex Mex'; homemade cornbread for some starch, chorizo & cheese for protein & dairy calcium, lettuce, avo & sweetcorn to provide some veggies and essential vitamins. Followed with a Nutella scroll bun because treats are important too of course 😋

The kids have had a fantastic day with loads of activities, including a plethora of outdoor active ones provided by the Inclusive Sport team. We have included a mini paper activity each day with our lunches which is both educational & fun.

Here's to the rest of the week & to the weather staying ☀️

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Apr 11

A gorgeous testimonial for our BakeBox subscriptions, thank you Lucy 😊

Subscriptions are now available to purchase for our Spring series from our online shop 🙌

Fancy trying out melon pan buns, chocolate éclairs and a no churn strawberry ice-cream recipe this Spring? With our Bakebox subscription you can create them all at home, with our step by step instructions and bonus bake along video with @this_girl_can_bake

Check out the BakeBox details online 👉

https://yourlocal.delivery/the-umbrella-cafe/

If you'd like to bake along with any previous recipes follow our YouTube channel here 👉
https://youtube.com/channel/UCW-DyK5JyC4ZPXcsk3Fc22w

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Apr 10

What do you get when you combine a delicious bun with a crunchy biscuit topping and give it an Umbrella twist?

Why some @this_girl_can_bake gorgeous animal themed melon pan of course 🐻

Melon pan are Japanese enriched buns. A thin layer of crisp cookie dough traditionally covers the top, giving it a cracked and melon like appearance.

For our April baking kit, the biscuit element instead transforms the simple bun shape into a bear, bunny, monkey or whatever animal you would like to create.

Check out on our website shop AAAND you'll find details of the Spring Bake Box subscription which has just landed.

April : melon pan

May : éclairs

June : no churn strawberry ice-cream

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Purchase all three now and you'll save yourself dosh and time. They'll be ready for you to collect at the end of each month. Each kit is also always available to purchase as a single in limited numbers each month.

https://yourlocal.delivery/the-umbrella-cafe/

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Apr 9

Scroll right for an exciting collaboration 👉

We're ending weekly Friday Night Dinners with an Umbrella Café X @whitstablewhistler theme.

It's been six months and we can't quite believe it. We've been around the world; Brazil, Spain and Hungary were just a few of our favourites.

This is our final weekly dinner and we've designed it with a strong Kentish theme; locally foraged wild garlic, seasonal Kent grown cauliflowers, a classic ale pie with @whitstablebay and it had to be cherries in the pud 🍒

Order by Wednesday 14th to collect from us on the 16th : https://yourlocal.delivery/the-umbrella-cafe/

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Apr 8

Talk@theumbrellacafe.co.uk<br> <br> .<br> .<br> .<br> .<br> <br> #areyoutheonewearelookingfor #therightpersonforthejob #newvacancy #jobsup #jobsagooden #thebestteam #theumbrellacafe #joinourclub #frontofhouse #teammember #coffee #coffeemaker #joinus #friendlyteam #whitstablecafe #canterburycafe #eastkentcafe" data-video="" data-carousel="" data-id="sbi_17897854774871811" data-user="theumbrellacafe" data-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/CNabdaalFah/" data-avatar="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/123384972_694349577889156_7994454404900507961_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=2&_nc_sid=86c713&_nc_ohc=ePVNWlytUscAX8oSd6K&_nc_ht=scontent.xx&oh=62a6935b80f95cb3010840866a3fcfdb&oe=5FE3AB63" data-account-type="business"> Open

Would you like to join our staff team? We now have a paid staff position available in the Cafe.

We are looking for a new front of house staff team member to join our small super friendly paid team. The hours are at least 18 per week and include 3 Saturday shifts per month; to start from May 3rd.

Previous experience is a must for this role but as always we are looking for the right person, not just someone who ticks the boxes.

If you're interested there are more details on Indeed or ping us an email FAO Jo with a short cover letter and your CV attached.

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Apr 8

talk@theumbrellacafe.co.uk or pop in when we are open for more details. <br> <br> .<br> .<br> .<br> .<br> <br> #volunteers #volunteerproject #chopandchat #learnnewskills #meetnewpeople #growinconfidence #socialinclusion #notforprofitorganisation #inclusivecafe #makefromscratchkitchen #homemadelunches #homemadecake #whitstablecafe" data-video="" data-carousel="" data-id="sbi_17902927987842326" data-user="theumbrellacafe" data-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/CNZM4dUFsI6/" data-avatar="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/123384972_694349577889156_7994454404900507961_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=2&_nc_sid=86c713&_nc_ohc=ePVNWlytUscAX8oSd6K&_nc_ht=scontent.xx&oh=62a6935b80f95cb3010840866a3fcfdb&oe=5FE3AB63" data-account-type="business"> Open

We are reopening in May and would love some help in our kitchen. We make everything from scratch and there is always something to get involved in.

We're looking for a few volunteers who would like to meet new people, gain new skills and grow in kitchen confidence.

Some basic kitchen knowledge and experience is desirable but you don't need to be a pro baker or a whizz at chopping carrots 😄

We are a really friendly and welcoming bunch; you'll love having a chat and enjoy getting out of the house, at the same time as learning new skills.

If you are interested email us on <a href=

talk@theumbrellacafe.co.uk or pop in when we are open for more details. . . . . #volunteers #volunteerproject #chopandchat #learnnewskills #meetnewpeople #growinconfidence #socialinclusion #notforprofitorganisation #inclusivecafe #makefromscratchkitchen #homemadelunches #homemadecake #whitstablecafe">

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Apr 6

Thank you so much to Vita Stores who are also generously supporting the Social Pantry project and offering a Pay It Forward in store.

Vita Stores sell a huge range of store cupboard essentials and refill cleaning products. By topping up your bill when you shop in store you are helping our members to also shop from a bigger & better quality range of items.

Thanks to some lovely donations of squeezy washing up & spray bottles we can also access the bigger refill top ups utilising the Pay It Forward. Thank you all for those donations 💛

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Apr 5

☀️Soon our doors will be open.

☀️Soon you can make a spontaneous decision to visit us.

☀️Soon there will be coffee and cake, in a hopeful sun filled garden.

In the meantime, our homemade cake is still available for you on our online shop 🙌

Cake boxes are our mix n match selection; 4 generous slices of homemade cake with vegan choices available.

For whole cakes, our lemon drizzle loaf cake or whole chocolate is on there. These are made fresh so feel free to suggest a different flavour or ask for gluten free and / or vegan 👉

Our order book is open until 8pm Wednesday, for collection Friday afternoon.

https://yourlocal.delivery/the-umbrella-cafe/

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Apr 3

This is a tropical one 🙌

We love making a curry. Even more so if it's filled with fragrant spices, a fair amount of chillies and pots of coconut.

Welcome to our Sri Lankan Friday Night Dinner; the choice is a fish or tofu curry. Both served with a traditional yellow rice, aubergine moju (a fried chutney - YUM) and roti.

Pud is a bread & butter take on a popular Sri Lankan dessert wattalapan, with roasted fruits & coconut.

Pop your orders in by Wednesday evening to collect from us next Friday afternoon 👇

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Apr 2

Back in early January we met with @foodfriendsuk to discuss the third lockdown. We had worked out how to keep the Pantry open safely, and deliver to any members needing to shield or self isolate. That meant our current beneficries could continue to be supported. However, with schools closed again for the foreseeable future, we were concerned there would be additional need.

Fast forward a few months later and together with Food Friends we have provided support to 43 individuals from 11 newly engaged families over 8 weeks.

The project was supported by Whitstable Umbrella Centre and the wonderful Leigh Foundation also donated towards the weekly healthy snack bags. @foodari_ stepped in and stumped up all of the fresh fruit and veggies for cost price. @minnokitchen helped us with cooking additional kids meals and Food Friends' volunteers and our volunteers both stepped in to help organise the bags and deliver them.

As always this has been a massive team effort!!
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Apr 1

Dumplings a go go today.

We've made rather a lot 🤤

Keep an eye out for 'clearance week' after the Easter hols when you'll you'll able to get your hands on things like this for drop down prices!

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Mar 31

Cabbage - one of the most widely grown vegetables in our country and one of most wasted. We always have cabbages in our weekly surplus deliveries.

Red, hispi, pointed, savoy & more; there are so many varieties to choose from and so many different cuisines you can create from the humble cabbage.

We are always excited by new and delicious recipes. This week we are making golabki, a stuffed Polish recipe using white cabbage and minced pork. Our vegan version includes a brown lentil & minced mushroom mix. The red cabbage is included in our borscht recipe; a deep purple soup with beetroot and dill.

We absolutely love turning humble ingredients into something tasty. Going around the world brings new flavours and exciting tastes to try. This week we are in Poland, where comfort food meets fresh flavours.

Check out the menu here : https://yourlocal.delivery/the-umbrella-cafe/

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Mar 30

Chocolate for me, chocolate for you, some more chocolate for me. It must be Easter!

Charlotte aka our project manager, aka our head kit curator, aka @this_girl_can_bake has created a couple of epic Easter kits for us.

All our kits come with everything you need plus step by step guidelines to help you create them yourself at home.

Everything you purchase to enjoy at home helps support our organisation and keep us vibrant ✌

Order by Wednesday evening to collect this Friday. Enjoy making over the weekend or keep for a future Easter holiday rainy day.

https://yourlocal.delivery/the-umbrella-cafe/

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Mar 29

It is happening. We are feeling all the feels. Oh and yes, May 3rd is a bank holiday; never let it be said we do things by halves 🙈

Flat white + garden + creamy mushrooms. We will see you there from the first Monday in May.

For those who like details :

Monday
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Saturday 9 - 4 💛

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Mar 29

Hello Monday; we are off again 🙌

Next stop on our globe trotting Friday Night Dinner series is Poland. The land of delicious stuffed goodies - we will always get excited about a delicious new cabbage recipe.

In truth, this week should be named 'Polish ish'. One of our team is Polish and of course we asked for authentic advice and you absolutely don't serve this in the way we are. We did warn we would be Umbrelling whatever advice she put our way!

Here it is : Polish Friday Night Dinner, done our way, with guidance from friends. Order by 8pm Wednesday to collect from us on Friday 👉

https://yourlocal.delivery/the-umbrella-cafe/

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Mar 27

Have you spied our Easter kits yet? 🐣

No? Well you are eggatlly (🥚!) the person we wanna talk to...

We have two #thisgirlcanbake kits; a rather incredible chocolate scotch egg kit. Full of everything amazing and just calling to be taken on a beach picnic to be shared with a friend, which from next week we will be able to do 🙌

For the traditionalists out there; it's all about the hot cross bun kit. This one comes with a bake along video link so you're going to get them just right, we promise.

Check out everything on our online shop here 👉
https://yourlocal.delivery/the-umbrella-cafe/

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Mar 26

Huuuuge thank yous to both @stainesfarmshop and @jimsbutchers for supporting our partnership project at @whitstableumbrellacentre

For anyone doing a weekly shop at either the green grocers or butchers, there is now an option to add additional money onto your bill.

This will be totted up regularly by the wonderful folk at both shops. They will in turn let us know the totals and we will use that to purchase additional fresh produce for the Social Pantry shop.

So far we have relied on mostly surplus produce from our partners @faresharekent and @nbrly. This is a valuable aspect of the project ; we are helping to keep surplus from landfill and our members are able to access a good variety of produce.

Having assessed both our stock quantity and member needs going forward, we have identified a greater need for fresh produce, both fruit & vegetables and meat.

Using a pay it forward model in collaboration with local suppliers means that you as the community are all able to help. In the process you are supporting local businesses. Feel free to send us any questions over DMs if you're unsure before using it at one of the shops.

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Mar 24

Oof that's a lovely sky isn't it. Luckily it seems pretty blue here all week as well 🌤

Here is your regular Wednesday Friday Night Dinner klaxon. This week Jane is bossing it and cooking up an amazing and authentic Thai extravaganza. She's sourced all the needed ingredients and Staines have come through on the galangal and mooli 🙌

Our order book is open until 8pm this evening for collections this Friday.

https://yourlocal.delivery/the-umbrella-cafe/

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