Food, Culture & Community (Our City Hub Food Festival)
Sat 19 Sept · 17:30
St Sampson’s Social Centre
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
Food, Culture & Community (Our City Hub Food Festival) takes place on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 17:30.
Food, Culture & Community (Our City Hub Food Festival) is held at St Sampson’s Social Centre in York (Church Street, York, YO1 8BE).
Tickets for Food, Culture & Community (Our City Hub Food Festival) are priced at £22.38. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for Food, Culture & Community (Our City Hub Food Festival) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Hotels within walking distance of St Sampson’s Social Centre.
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Food, Culture & Community (Our City Hub Food Festival)
About This Event
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.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Food, Culture & Community (Our City Hub Food Festival)?
Food, Culture & Community (Our City Hub Food Festival) takes place on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 17:30.
Where is Food, Culture & Community (Our City Hub Food Festival) taking place?
Food, Culture & Community (Our City Hub Food Festival) is held at St Sampson’s Social Centre in York (Church Street, York, YO1 8BE).
How much are tickets for Food, Culture & Community (Our City Hub Food Festival)?
Tickets for Food, Culture & Community (Our City Hub Food Festival) are priced at £22.38. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Food, Culture & Community (Our City Hub Food Festival)?
Tickets for Food, Culture & Community (Our City Hub Food Festival) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Hotels within walking distance of St Sampson’s Social Centre
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Price
£22.38
Date
Until Saturday, 19 September 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 21°C · chance of rain 25% · wind 8 km/h
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