Boursin® launches 4-course Christmas meal pop-up for £5 as food insecurity levels rise (Image: Boursin® )
To kick off the festive season, Boursin is launching a pop-up ‘Care-staurant’ this weekend offering a four-course meal for just £5.
The money raised will be donated to food charity, FoodCycle, with every donation tripled by Boursin.
The pop-up will take place in an intimate setting at Fare, which is based in Old Street, London, on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1.
The latest initiative will take the brand’s total FoodCycle donation to £45,000 over the past two years, the equivalent of 19,000 hot meals for those in need.
As the UK faces record levels of food insecurity and social isolation, FoodCycle said demand for its services has surged by 57% over the past year.
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The movement comes as demand for the food charity, FoodCycle, has soared by a staggering 57% over the past year. (Image: Boursin®)
Food price inflation rose in October for the first time in 17 months, with experts predicting further increases in the coming months as businesses feel the impact of the .
Sophie Tebbetts, CEO of FoodCycle, commented: “The Boursin Care-staurant is an incredible example of how food can nourish bodies and souls while uniting communities for a greater cause.
“FoodCycle is about more than just providing meals – it’s about offering warmth, connection, and dignity with 92% of our guests feeling happier after attending a meal, and 84% feeling less lonely.
“We passed a landmark 3.5 million meals served earlier this year and with demand for our services at an all-time high, these donations will make a real difference.”
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The modern menu, curated by celebrity chef Jon Watts, features creative twists on festive flavours including an elevated chestnut, cranberry and Boursin® bruschetta and creamy Brussels sprout and pancetta risotto.
Mr Watts, who found his passion for cooking in a young offenders’ institute during a transformative period in his life, said: “Having experienced loneliness and isolation myself, I know that food has the power to bring people together, spark connection, and inspire change.
“Without being dramatic food saved my life so it’s been incredible to see the Boursin® Care-staurant not only create joyful moments for diners themselves but also help thousands across the UK.”
The Boursin Care-staurant is open to the public on Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1. Limited tickets are .
FoodCycle is a charity that uses surplus food donated by supermarkets, shops and food banks to create meals served at “free community restaurants”.