We offer Kamayan Tea Parties at our shop in collaboration with our small business network. We'll plan a kamayan especially tailored for you and your loved ones at our shop!

For more details, view our Kamayan Tea Party page for more details and to book your own private celebration in our indoor jungle!

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Born from Dom’s family experience in London and rooted in her Filipino heritage, this service embodies Kapwa — the essence of shared humanity — and the tradition of kamayan. It is both a reflection of our community and an invitation for those who join us to be woven into its fabric through the simple, powerful act of sharing a meal.

In Filipino culture, Kapwa means a shared identity, or the concept of "we" rather than "I". It is a core value that signifies a sense of interconnectedness and shared humanity, emphasizing treating others with empathy, kindness, and respect as if they are part of oneself. A video on Kapwa here.

Kamayan meals symbolize community, connection, and heritage, reflecting pre-colonial Filipino culture where food was shared communally using hands. The act of eating together without utensils represents equality, simplicity, and hospitality, stripping away formality to foster intimacy and a deeper connection to the food and each other.