London Restaurant Relaunches as Charity to Train People Experiencing Homelessness
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Home Kitchen Diner has relaunched as 130 Primrose, a registered UK charity in Primrose Hill. The restaurant, with chef Monica Galetti as executive chef and trustee, opens on 8 May with a mission to recruit, train, and employ people with lived experience of homelessness through paid work and accredited training.
Facts First
- Home Kitchen Diner relaunches as 130 Primrose, a registered UK charity located at 130 Regent’s Park Road.
- Chef Monica Galetti appointed as executive chef and trustee, with the restaurant opening on 8 May with a new menu.
- Mission is to recruit, train, and employ people with lived experience of homelessness, offering six-month contracts and qualifications.
- The restaurant has 50 covers and is open seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- A speakeasy-style cocktail bar is scheduled to open next month on the lower ground floor.
What Happened
Home Kitchen Diner has relaunched as 130 Primrose, a registered UK charity located at 130 Regent’s Park Road in Primrose Hill, London. The restaurant opens on 8 May with a new name and a new menu. Monica Galetti has been appointed as executive chef and a trustee of 130 Primrose. Eric Zhang serves as the head chef leading the kitchen full time.
Why this Matters to You
The project provides a direct pathway for people experiencing homelessness to gain employment and skills in the hospitality industry. You may see a new dining option in Primrose Hill, with a menu featuring Mediterranean influences and plans to introduce elements of Galetti’s Samoan heritage later. The charity's work could help reduce homelessness in the area by offering stable employment, which may contribute to a more supportive community environment.
What's Next
The restaurant opens on 8 May and is open seven days a week from 9am, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A speakeasy-style cocktail bar is scheduled to open on the lower ground floor next month. The charity is currently recruiting candidates through referrals from partner organisations including Crisis, Beam, The Big Issue, Soup Kitchen London, Only A Pavement Away, and the Beyond Food Foundation. The charity's long-term ambition is to expand the model to cities across the UK.