In today’s era when people are busy living only for themselves, there are some youth who are moving forward with the dream of changing the society. Allotments N11 is one such initiative, which has been set up by youth and community leaders together. Its purpose is not just to run a café or restaurant, but to bring change in the society by making food a medium.
The main idea here is that every person, no matter what his background is, should get equal opportunity, the right to live a better life and positive options are available to him.
What is Allotments N11?
Allotments N11 is actually a group of youth and community champions. These are people who want to work for social change. They believe that if the youth are given the right direction and the right opportunities, they can take the society to new heights.
With this thought, they started Community Café & Restaurant. From the outside, this place may look like a simple café, but in reality, it is a social movement. It doesn’t just serve food, it also serves dreams, courage and most importantly – humanity.
Mission and Vision
- Allotments N11 has a very clear mission –
- To inspire youth to dream and fulfill them.
- To promote equality and justice in society.
- To adopt a sustainable lifestyle using locally grown products.
- To give every person access to their rights and opportunities.
Their vision is to create a society where neither poverty, nor racism, nor background can stop anyone’s progress.
Community Café & Restaurant – Taste of Change
The biggest feature of this café is that it is not just a place to eat, but a community hub. People come here, eat, talk, listen to music and connect with each other.
The food served here is also special. Most of the ingredients are grown locally, which supports local farmers and makes the food pure and nutritious.
The atmosphere of the cafe is very open and friendly. Here you will get the taste of Caribbean Street Food, enjoy live music and also a glimpse of art and ideas through Spoken Word Performances.
“Fill Your Roots” – A confluence of taste and health
The menu of this cafe is quite unique. A special menu named Fill Your Roots is available here, the price of which is only £8 per plate. But the real specialty of this menu is its dishes. Every dish is not only delicious, but also healthy.
Some special menu examples:
Vegan Meat Ball, Black Rice and Cabbage Salad
This combination is not only filling, but is also great for health. Vegan Meat Ball is rich in protein and Black Rice is famous for its antioxidants.
Cabbage Cigar and Mijadra
This dish is inspired by Lebanese cuisine. The combination of spicy cabbage rolls and dal-rice gives a unique experience.
Tofu Pancake with Walnuts and Watermelon Peel Salad
There is creativity in food here as well. The salad made from watermelon peel is not only new in taste, but is also an attempt to prevent food wastage.
Steak of Vegetables and Mushroom Hamburger
This dish is perfect for those who are vegetarian but want a “steak” like feel. The mushroom burger is so delicious in taste that even non-vegetarians will keep licking their fingers.
Butternut Squash Stroganoff and Rustic Potatoes
This dish gives the experience of European taste. Butternut Squash made in creamy sauce satisfies the tongue.
There are dozens of other dishes on the menu – Gnocchi Stuffed with Vegetables, Vegan Omelette, Mushroom Couscous, Risotto, Lasagna and more.
Each dish here is a story in itself. On one hand it is related to taste, on the other hand it is related to culture and creativity.
Working for the society – not just food, but also change
Allotments N11’s biggest goal is not just to serve delicious food, but to bring equality and justice in the society.
What do they do?
- Inspire young people to dream big in life and work on them.
- Prepare them to make positive choices so that they do not go on the wrong path.
- Teach new skills to young people through cafes and programs.
- Provide employment and new opportunities to local people.
Programs and Social Action
Between 2020 and 2022, Allotments N11 faced a major challenge like COVID-19. At that time, they provided free and healthy hot meals to the community of North London.
In addition, these programs are designed in such a way that young people do something not only for themselves, but also for the society. This includes partnerships with churches, community groups, police, justice department and local authorities.
That is, food here is not just a means to fill the stomach, but a means to connect and strengthen the society.
Catering Kitchen – A confluence of society and business
Allotments N11 is not limited to just cafes. They also provide catering kitchens.
This means that if a person wants to start his own food business, he can hire the kitchen of Allotments N11. This kitchen is fully equipped and trained local staff is also available in it.
Its benefits:
- Avoiding big expenses for those starting a business.
- Supported by experienced staff.
- Building relationships with the local community.
- Getting access to high-demand areas like online food delivery.
Currently, the kitchen is located in Tottenham and offers a great opportunity for young entrepreneurs to fulfill their dreams.
The result – a new example of change
Allotments N11 is not an ordinary organization. It is a dream factory, where food, music, culture and society all come together to write a new story of change.
This initiative teaches us that if we all move forward together, not only stomachs can be filled, but hearts and souls can also be satisfied.