The Big Lunch
The Big Lunch is the UK’s annual get-together for neighbours and communities, with millions of people coming together for a few hours of friendship, food and fun. It connects people and encourages friendlier, safer communities where people start to share more – conversations, ideas, skills, resources and friendship.
The Big Lunch 2024 will take place on 1 – 2 June.
Sign up for a free pack to get your Big Lunch rolling! It’s full of handy downloadable resources and exclusive content to help you plan and host your Big Lunch.
Where could your Big Lunch go?
It’s often the start of something more…
A Big Lunch can be anything from a small gathering in a garden or park to a larger party that involves the whole street.
All sorts of ideas and projects can start with a Big Lunch. This year we’re helping to make The Big Lunch the greenest yet, with top tips, planet-friendly recipes and ideas to swap and share.
Start simple and bring people together to share friendship, food and fun. Who knows where it might lead? We’ve got everything you need to get started.
Make your community greener
Creating biodiverse spaces are good for people, communities and our planet.
52 sustainable little swaps
Hold a greener Big Lunch
Top tips on upcycling, brilliant leftovers and community sharing.
We had a zero waste Big Lunch!
The neighbours of Farland Way, Hazelbank in the City of Derry have…
Fundraise with The Big Lunch
Thanks to the amazing organisers and neighbourhoods who join in every year, over £87 million has been raised for good causes through Big Lunches since 2015, with more than 3/4 going to local charities or causes. That really is something to celebrate!
Did you know that in true circular economy style, your Big Lunch fundraising can seed even more fundraising? Just a few pounds could help us to support more communities to hold a Big Lunch and raise money for great causes in the future.
Please consider fundraising for us, or gifting a small amount of your fundraising pot to help others get involved.
Organise a Big Lunch
Simple steps to help you get started.
Month of Community
Come together to celebrate what makes our communities great
Beating invite anxiety – how to invite people to your event
If you’re looking to hold your first Big Lunch this year, there’s…
The Big Lunch map
Just enter your postcode to find your nearest Big Lunch.
Those who make The Big Lunch possible
As a charity, our varied programme of activities and events, including The Big Lunch, is only possible due to the continuing generosity of our partner organisations.
“Right away, I knew it was a great idea. We live in a close where people didn’t really know each other… it’s all about just talking to your neighbours. After, you can see the brilliant things that come from that.”
Lynda, Essex
Impact of The Big Lunch
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people joined in last year – that’s 1 in 5 of the population!
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raised at Big Lunch events since 2015, with around 3/4 going to local causes
