#CookForUkraine started off as an idea between friends with a mutual love of food and a desire to help those in need. Little did they know that a simple hashtag would lead to the beginnings of a global movement…
In light of the tragic events happening in Ukraine, food and drink influencer Clerkenwell Boy & the NEXTGen London team have launched the #CookForUkraine campaign, which encourages customers across F&B venues to donate to UNICEF UK’s Ukraine appeal.
#CookForUkraine aims to increase awareness of the humanitarian crisis the world faces right now, as well as raise the funds needed to aid children & families in Ukraine who have been displaced by the current situation. Since its inception, hundreds of people from different backgrounds and nationalities have reached out and shown their solidarity by joining this initiative – including top chefs, award-winning food writers, restaurant owners and home cooks – cooking, baking and sharing Ukrainian and Eastern European inspired dishes at their restaurants with their guests, at home with their friends and across social media with their family and followers.
#CookForUkraine also provides a platform for Ukrainian families and their supporters to share recipes with each other, along with the stories behind those dishes.
Find Out Where You Can Support While You Dine In Carnaby
Club Mexicana
This popular Mexican-inspired vegan restaurant donated £1 from each bill through the first weekend in March. Keep an eye out on their Instagram for more updates on their fundraising efforts to come.
Kingly Court, London W1B 5PW
Imad's Syrian Kitchen
Part of the original Cook for Syria campaign, owner Imad Alarnab will donate £1 from each reservation towards Unicef’s campaign throughout March.
Top Floor, Kingly Court, Carnaby St, London W1B 5PW
Tapas Brindisa
A discretionary £2 will be added to every bill at their restaurants throughout March.
46 Broadwick Street, London, W1F 7AF
Jinjuu
At Jinjuu guests will be able to add £1 or more to their bill for the cause.
15 Kingly Street, London, W1B 5PS
Korean Dinner Party
Korean Dinner Party will be joining the Cook For Ukraine initiative and donating £1 per check until the end of March.
Top Floor, Kingly Court, W1B 5BW
Karma Sanctum Hotel
Karma Sanctum Hotel are donating proceeds from each bill at Wild Heart Bar & Shokudo to help raise funds for the Ukraine Emergency Appeal.
20 Warwick Street, London, W1B 5NF
Dirty Bones
For every Chicken & Waffle dish served at Dirty Bones, they will donate the profit to #CookforUkraine for Unicef. At the end of March, their friends at Collectiv Food will then kindly double that donation.
Second Floor Kingly Court, London, W1B 5PW
Ugly Dumpling
Ugly Dumpling will serve their pan-fried take on Ukrainian varenyky with potato, served with soured cream and fried onion. £2 from every portion goes to the Unicef Ukraine Appeal.
1 Newburgh Street, London, W1F 7RB
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