About this Event
Caribbean Food and Heritage Tour. Let's support Black owned businesses.
Celebrating the Windrush generation and their descendants.
Saturday 13th June 8am
From Stratford, East London → Birmingham & the West Midlands
Join us for a one-of-a-kind Caribbean cultural experience exploring iconic Caribbean bakeries, Pattie factories, legendary food spots and the best jerk chicken you’ll taste in the UK.
Experience:
• Caribbean food tastings
• Black-owned Caribbean rum samples
• Windrush history & storytelling
• Hidden Birmingham Caribbean history
• Support Black-owned businesses
• Community, culture and connection
Learn about:
- the Windrush generation who built these businesses
- Birmingham’s links to the transatlantic slave trade
- why Caribbean families migrated to Britain
- the legacy of Caribbean communities in Birmingham
- the cultural significance of Handsworth Park within Birmingham’s Caribbean community
- the life and legacy of Benjamin Zephaniah through Birmingham’s iconic mural dedicated to him
- Birminghams iconic sound system culture
The tour will include food and drink tasting samples but full meals, breads, buns and pastries must be purchased seperately.
Accessibility & Dietary Information:
Please note this tour involves coach travel, walking between locations and visiting older community venues which may have limited accessibility. Unfortunately, this experience may not be suitable for individuals with severe food allergies due to the environments and food preparation settings involved. Please let us know in advance about any dietary requirements or allergies and we will do our best to accommodate where possible.
A full itinerary will be sent prior to the tour date
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Stratford International Car Park, International Way, London, United Kingdom
GBP 38.62
