Open Kitchen
In addition to our Maker Space and DIY Events Venue we have an Open Kitchen for local chefs and food producers. A shared space for up-and-coming and established talent to prototype new ventures and develop or share skills.
Join us for street food every friday where resident chefs (below) cook alongside DJ’s for an end-of-the-week social; visit our cafe during the week for lunch; or attend one of our food themed Maker Thursday workshops where you can exchange knowledge and skills with other passionate foodies.
Good Souls Bakery
Emma Chesters’ brand new Colchester based start up ‘Good Souls Bakery’ began its life in 2014.
You will find Emma baking in our kitchen every week as part of our ‘Maker Thursday’ events. Emma serves globally inspired sweet and savoury treats and simple lunches alongside our own locally sourced teas and coffee.
Every Thursday
10am - 5pm
(soon to be every Thursday - Saturday)
Dave hosts.
Dave & Lisa Goddard run Dave hosts a veteran catering outfit from Tollesbury providing our famous Fish Fridays.
Fresh Mersea catch of the day is served in a light crispy beer batter with triple cooked chips, mushy peas and tarte sauce, washed down with a locally produced lager, ale, wines or our in-house infusions.
First Fridays
6pm - 9pm (sit down dining)
9pm onwards (street food service)
Booking advised
(Over 18’s after 9pm)
Wild World Wraps
An exciting new street food venture by Iman Mortagy (founder of Herbalicious Muffins) and David Lagden.
Together they prepare freshly cooked food inspired by flavours that are gathered from all around the world. Combining local and seasonal herbs with wild foods to create delicious wraps for vegetarians, vegans and meat eaters alike.
Second Fridays
6pm - 9pm (sit down dining)
9pm onwards (street food service)
Booking advised
(Over 18’s after 9pm)
#V Cataring
We invited Byron and Ruth – who have aspirations to start a restaurant – to cook for our burgeoning community of vegans and increasingly conscious diners.
A new and exciting vegan catering company, full of innovation, ambition and taste. Using fresh, organic ingredients to produce delicous, plant-based street food.
Third Fridays
6pm - 9pm (sit down dining)
9pm onwards (street food service)
Booking advised
(Over 18’s after 9pm)
New residencies
Are you a food loving guru with an idea for a new foodie start up or an up-and-coming chef with the dream of running your own restaurant?
The Waiting Room currently has a regular Friday night street food residency available on the 4th Friday of each month.
If you are able demonstrate creativity, innovation and most importantly an understanding our ethos, we want to hear from you.
Jess Noy
Princes Trust award-winning chef Jess Noy aka The Game Keeper’s Daughter is one of the region’s most promising up-and-coming talents.
Pushing her creative boundaries, Jess brings us a night of informal indian style street food to eat in or take away. Skewers, Homemade Chappati Wraps and a selection of toppings await.
Fifth Fridays (when applicable)
6pm - 9pm (sit down dining)
9pm onwards (street food service)
Booking advised
(Over 18’s after 9pm)