Why I love the hospitality industry. A lot of the love comes from the fact I love to eat and drink. I also believe that food is integral to our identities and that we use food and cooking as a way to build home; this is particularly important for migrants, but for all who leave home (even if 'home' is down the road) we use food to build a space of belonging. But a big part of why I love hospitality are the same reasons why I love the theatre and the arts worlds. I think you can change the world through storytelling, and I think that essentially theatre, art and food are storytelling. And, the important part of telling stories is the element of sharing. We share stories to connect with each other. We paint pictures to tell stories, we write poetry to connect emotionally each other, and we share food to feel part of a community. (Food is also emotional).
This is a project about the conversations and thoughts that food, drink and the location of London brings.