Join us to round off the year with our annual festive Big Food Chain, taking place Monday 8th December, 5-8pm in Square Deal. This year, to celebrate another year of monthly good food gatherings, you’re invited to join in with a hot pot meal hosted by Keng Keng Tang, current artist-in-residence at Deveron Projects. Traditionally served as a pot of delicious stock simmering on a hob in the centre of the table, hot pot originated in China and can be enjoyed in many different ways from region to region, from the spice-filled hot pots in Sichuan to the seafood influences in Guangdong. The bubbling broth is accompanied by an array of ingredients such as carrots, spring onions, tofu and noodles, which are added to the communal pot before scooping out to enjoy once cooked.  For this hot pot, everyone is welcome to bring along vegan/plant-based ingredients to add to the hot pot, which we will wash and chop as we go. Examples of tasty hot-pot ingredients include:

• Courgettes
• Broccolli
• Spring onions
• Fresh herbs
• Root veg, such as carrots, potatoes or baby turnips
• Glass noodles
• Tofu

We will have a selection of ingredients available too. The broth pots will be on the hobs from 5pm onwards, but please feel free to drop-in whenever suits you best - the pots will be kept simmering and topped up until 8pm. 

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to Food Chain this year, our regular community-led cookery workshop that celebrates the diversity of cultures and cuisines within our local communities. From celebrating Asian New Year in February with the Huntly Language and Diversity group, to tacos, vinaigrette, soda bread and nettle soup, risotto, enjoying Welsh cakes, and much more, it’s been a pleasure to share food with everyone who has come along.  Thanks to Undra, Fang Fang, Julia, Mariia, Paulina, Liz, Sarah, Thom, Ruaridh, Abinaya and Keng Keng, and to everyone who came along.  Book a space here 

Accessibility

We expect this event to be lively with up to 30 people. Come by between 5 and 8pm.  This is a family friendly event and children will be participating. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  Often there are lots of different people at the event who can speak different languages. Please don’t worry if English is not your first language. If you are feeling unwell, we advise not to attend this event to help reduce illnesses spreading.  Food Chain takes place in Square Deal, the creative and community hub on Huntly Square. There is a guide to visiting Square Deal online, which you can find here. This includes information on travelling to the venue, photos and plans of the space, and sensory information. 

Allergens/dietary notes

The broth will contain garlic, onions, ginger, chillies, five spice, fermented soya bean, sichuan pepper, sesame, peanuts and vegetable stock. Food at this event is prepared in a kitchen that may have traces of nuts, seeds and other allergens.  Please make sure any ingredients you bring along to contribute are vegan, such as vegetables, tofu, or noodles. As this event includes an invitation to contribute ingredients, we can’t be certain of what ingredients will be brought. If you have any allergies please alert us by emailing bruce@deveron-projects.com ahead of the event so we can advise participants.  

About Food Chain

Which rich culinary backgrounds do we have resident in our own community? Come along to our monthly group cook-along to learn someone else's recipes of home, where together we'll learn about each other's cultures and favourite foods  as we cook. Everyone is welcome to join in but please book your space as these events are popular! 

About the Home Programme

This event is part of the Home Programme, a series of regular community events taking place at Deveron Projects. The Home Programme celebrates local knowledge and experiences, and explores what it's like to live and work in and around Huntly. It includes Friday Lunch, as well as the monthly Food Chain cookery workshop and a stall at the Huntly Farmers' Market.  If you'd like to contribute to the Home Programme, or know someone who you'd love to hear from, then get in touch with us on info@deveron-projects.com. About Square Deal Residency

The Big Food Chain 2025 also forms part of Keng Keng Tang’s Square Deal residency at Deveron Projects. Over 6 months, Keng Keng will be weaving mutual care, togetherness and rest, through the five senses in Huntly’s creative community hub. More information about their residency can be found here.