Culinary exchange programme for community integration in Newry, Mourne and Down.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council seeks a supplier to design and deliver a culturally focused integration programme centered on shared culinary experiences. The project will engage participants from minority ethnic and local communities through interactive cooking workshops, cultural storytelling, and guided visits to local food suppliers. Participants will work with local home cooks to prepare traditional dishes while exploring cultures and stories behind them, promoting intercultural understanding and challenging stereotypes. The programme is part of the PEACEPLUS initiative and aims to foster inclusion and community cohesion. No specific qualifications or certifications are mentioned, but suppliers must demonstrate competence in delivering similar integration programmes.