Kindred's Community Dinner - Kindred

Kindred’s Community Dinner

As part of TogethernessFest 2026, and in collaboration with the Marmalade Trust, join us on 15 June 2026 as we host one big dinner where everyone is invited, free of charge.

So, how does it work?

We will welcome 100 strangers to gather around two long tables for an evening of connection, conversation, and a delicious shared feast. We’ll start with a few light ice-breaker games to help guests get to know one another. Guests are encouraged to attend solo, serve each other before serving themselves, put their phones away, and be fully present in the moment.

Please note that entry is by ballot, and only one ticket may be requested per person.

The ballot closes at 9am on Friday 5 June. Entering the ballot does not guarantee a place. Successful entrants will be notified by 5pm the same day.

There will also be an opportunity to donate to our charity partner, the Marmalade Trust, on the night should you wish, though there is absolutely no obligation.

About Marmalade Trust, Loneliness Awareness Week & TogethernessFest:

Marmalade Trust is a UK charity working to raise awareness of loneliness and help people build meaningful connections. Loneliness Awareness Week is its annual campaign to reduce stigma, spark conversation, and encourage simple acts of connection. TogethernessFest takes place as part of Loneliness Awareness Week, celebrating the power of community and reminding us that small moments of togetherness can make a big difference. Follow @marmaladetrust on Instagram.

About Kindred: 

Kindred is an independent venue and event space in Hammersmith, West London. Set across three floors of a restored Grade II listed building, it offers private hire for weddings, corporate events and celebrations, alongside weekday coworking and its ground-floor restaurant and bar, Cellar at Kindred.

Founded by Anna Anderson, whose background in social work shaped her belief in the power of human connection, Kindred was created as an antidote to city loneliness and a place to come together in real life.

Every event helps fund community impact, including The Campfire programme and We Make Space, which provides free access for local charities and grassroots organisers.

Independent and built for connection, in the heart of West London.

Community dinner at Kindred

Dinner with strangers?

We know that sharing a meal with strangers might sound daunting. But at Kindred, turning strangers into neighbours and friends is what we do.

Meeting new people is the best way to expand your circle and make new connections. Yet in today’s isolated world, we seem to have forgotten how powerful and important community is.

Kindred’s Community Dinner exists to change that. We wanted to create a space for neighbours to connect and get to know each other. Come on your own with an open mind—you never know who you’ll meet.

Kindred's community dinner
Kindred's community dinner

West Londoners, are you ready to make some new friends?