Xiaohongshu
Park Kitchen is a community research and documentary film project which is running once a month throughout 2026!
Each month we visit a different London borough, and find a bandstand, in a park. In this bandstand, we build a kitchen. This kitchen is designed by different artists each time, reflecting their vision of this domestic and private space.
We then invite local residents to cook, eat and chat together in this public/private space. All the while, we are filming the interactions that occur, for a documentary film project we will make in 2027, with all the footage collated.
The film will look at how Bandstands can be used as community spaces, and what kind of interactions happen in a purposefully curated 'private' space, within a public realm.
We are look for volunteers who would like to support this project and help out wherever needed.
We’re also looking for flexible volunteers who are happy to help out wherever needed throughout the project. We’d especially love to hear from people with first aid training or a driving licence, though anyone enthusiastic and willing to get involved is welcome. Whether you’re supporting the team behind the scenes, helping things run smoothly on the day or jumping in where an extra pair of hands is needed, your support will make a huge difference.
Time commitment
🌷29th May
🌞26th June
🌞 24th July
🌞 14th August
🍂 25th September
🍂 30th October
🍂 27th November
🎅🏼 18th December