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Explore the Hillingdon Borough

Hillingdon Borough has a vibrant food culture that reflects the rich diversity of its communities. With a blend of traditional British fare and an array of international influences, the borough's culinary landscape is a true melting pot. Our 2023 Summer exhibition will run from 28 July to 25 August with interactive talks and events throughout Hillingdon libraries.

 

Learn more about the food culture of Hillingdon through our exhibition, and submit your own food stories.

Hillingdon Food Stories: people, flavours, places 

Food culture touches everyone in Hillingdon borough. Read a few posts about how food has touched our lives.

People, Flavours, Places >

People of Hillingdon 

What foods have you discovered in the borough? Which recipes have you shared with friends and loved ones? Participate in the project by submitting your responses to the questions.

People of Hillingdon >

The best recipe in the world 

What are your favorite meals from childhood? What are your go-to ingredients? Share more with us by clicking the button below.

The Best Recipes >

Local food businesses – resilience and community during the pandemic 

Hillingdon businesses found resilence and community during COVID-19. Share your own pandemic food story with us.

Local Food Businesses >

Flavours on the high street 

Where do you shop in Hillingdon? What restaurants do you enjoy visiting? Share your favorites with us!

Flavours on the High Street >

(Super)markets – everyday shopping and special treats 

What is the most important thing to you when food shopping? Which grocery stores do you visit? Submit your responses below!

(Super)market Shopping >

Travelling flavours 

What dishes outside of the borough have made an impact on you? What memories do you associate with those flavours?

Travelling Flavours >

In the soil – allotments and urban growing 

Merryn Tully discusses a visit to London's allotment gardens and the future of urban growing.

In the Soil >

On the water – cooking on a boat  

Project member Lottie Seal shares what it's like to make a home (and a kitchen) on a boat.

Cooking on a Boat >

Now, begin your food story 

Alina Apostu, group leader, explains that a food story comprises what we do, think, and feel about food.

Share Your Food Story >
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