About us
Food brings people together – it's a big part of many cultures, be it Indian, Italian, Polish or any other
We’re a small group of expats living in Lille, from different parts of the world, and we’d love to share our cooking traditions with you!
Each time, we’ll explore a different cuisine, cook together, and enjoy the meal we made. It’s all about good food, fun conversations, and learning from each other.
No experience needed – just come hungry and ready to have a good time!
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Upcoming events
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- €29.00
Valentine at CKE: A celebration of love — beyond romance
Gambetta Lille, Rue Manuel, Lille, FROn Valentine’s Day we usually celebrate romantic love, but love exists in many other forms that are just as important in everyday life: friends, family, new connections, places where we feel comfortable — and, of course, good food.
With this event, we want to celebrate love in a broader sense.
Not only for couples, but for everyone — love as care, warmth, generosity, and shared moments.We will cook a full meal together, guided by the idea of love — not just romantic love
You won’t cook for someone.
You’ll cook with people.
Then we will sit together and share the meal, as one table. A relaxed evening to connect, share food, and celebrate love in all its forms.👉Reserve your seat
EVENING FLOW
- 7:00 PM We will start with a fun icebreaker to help everyone feel comfortable
-7:30 PM Cooking workshop: you will learn how to make homemade pasta with the colors of love ;) and Valentine's day cookies.
- 8:45 PM Dinner (from starter to dessert) and shared moments
-11:00 PM – End of the eventWHY THIS EVENT MATTERS
This evening is not only about learning to cook a beautiful meal, it's how to express and recognize love in everyday lifeWHO THIS IS FOR
For everyone, you can come alone, in couple with friends. At Cultural Kitchen Exchange you’ll belong to a table. Because love, at its core, is simple: Cook together. Eat together. Talk together. Feel together.4 attendees - €30.00
A Taste of the Streets: An Indian Chaat House in Lille
Gambetta Lille, Rue Manuel, Lille, FRIn India, the "Chaat Wala" is the heartbeat of the neighborhood. It’s where neighbors meet, where the air smells of roasted cumin and fresh coriander, and where every plate is made with a personal touch.
On March 14th, we are bringing that rhythm to Lille. One of our Indian Family is opening their heart and their traditional skills to recreate the authentic "stall" experience. This isn’t a sit-down formal dinner; it’s a living, breathing Indian street market tucked inside our home.
### How to Join
Here is the link for the payment to reserve your seat
### The Experience
We’ve traded long tables for authentic stalls, allowing you to wander, taste, and talk. You’ll find the staples of Indian comfort:
- The Crunch & The Spice: Hand-pressed Aloo Tikki and the iconic Vada Pav (the soul of Mumbai).
- The Burst: Pani Puri and Dahi Puri, where every bite is an explosion of sweet, tangy, and spicy water.
- The Workshop: Instead of just being served, you’ll step behind the "stall" for a Bhel Puri workshop. Our host will show you how to toss puffed rice, chutneys, and spices to find the perfect balance that suits your palate.
### Who is this for?
If you are far from home and miss the sound of a steel spoon hitting a plate, come eat. If you’ve never tasted real Indian street food and feel a bit shy about where to start, come learn. If you are in Lille and simply looking for a place where you can be yourself, there is a spot for you.
### The Details
- When: Saturday, March 14th
- Time: 14:00 PM
- Where: Address after RSVP
- The Setup: A "Street Buffet" featuring Aloo Tikki, Pani Puri, Dahi Puri, and Vada Pav.
- The Workshop: A hands-on Bhel Puri making session included in your afternoon.
- Contribution: 30 Euro (Includes all food and the workshop).
A Note on Belonging: At CKE, we don't care about "perfect" plating. We care about the stories told while the tamarind chutney is being poured. Whether you come with a friend or walk in alone, you’ll find that the "Street" has a way of making everyone feel like they belong.
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3 attendees
Past events
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