In the Kitchen With Hardik - the non-chef edition

L’Atelier des Non Chefs – Non Chef Edition
LabCuina – Special Collection: “In the Kitchen With”
Obrador | Saturday at 11h
Plant-based | Organic | Local | Seasonal | Zero Waste
Menu of the day: Japanese curry and rice!

The Spirit
L’Atelier des Non Chefs – Non Chef Edition is a collective, joyful, and inclusive cooking experience for people who love food without needing to be professional chefs.
It celebrates:

Learning by doing

Sharing knowledge and cultures
Simplicity and creativity
Community over performance
What are the primary goals of this brunch?

This gathering unserious brunch centers on two main objectives:
Plant-Based Integration: The aim is to make vegan options a natural part of daily life through recipes that are sustainable, whole-food-based, nutritious, and, most importantly, quick and easy to prepare.
Community and Solidarity: Even more vital is fostering a sense of community. It serves as a sanctuary for activists and those fighting injustice to connect with like-minded individuals, share meaningful time, and find respite from the resistance encountered in their work. It is intended to be a safe, inclusive environment rooted in empathy and love.

How is the event structured?
The event begins with a brief welcome, after which participants are organized into teams for various tasks. This structure ensures efficient cooking while allowing everyone, regardless of skill level, to gain hands-on experience. True to the "unserious cooking" name, the environment is low-pressure and focused on collective learning. To ensure the experience is practical, we use simple, healthy ingredients to create a manageable three-course meal.

Throughout the process, we maintain cleanliness to optimize our workflow. Once the meal is finished, we again divide into teams for an efficient cleanup.

What is the schedule and capacity?
Timing: The event is currently planned for a three-hour window, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Financial Contribution – “Participacion Consciente”
L’Atelier des Non Chefs works with a conscious contribution model:

\The price of ingredients \is communicated (which is an estimated 5-6€ for this specific menu)

Each participant contributes according to their means
Contributions help sustain the kitchen, materials, and collective activities

This system keeps the atelier\ accessible\, fair, and community-supported.

What is LabCuina?
\LabCuina \is a social kitchen project from 2013 that combines:

Plant Based and zero waste Food experimentation
Community learning
Cultural exchange

It is a space where cooking becomes a tool for:

Social connection

Education
Ecological awareness
Collective creativity

What is a Social Canteen?

A social canteen is more than a place to eat.
It is a space where food is used to:

Build community

Create inclusion
Share resources
Support accessibility

Meals are affordable, participatory, and values-driven, focusing on care rather than profit.

Why We Are Doing This
We believe that cooking together can:

Strengthen social bonds

Empower people
Encourage sustainable food choices
Reconnect us with simple, shared rituals

In a fast-paced world, L’Atelier des Non Chefs creates a slow, human, and meaningful moment around food.

Come as you are.
Cook together.
Eat together.
Learn together.