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A three-course meal across the city
Do you enjoy cooking and want to meet new people? Then join Darmstadt Kocht – the largest volunteer-organized cooking event in Darmstadt!
We’ll match you with a cooking partner to form a team. Together, you’ll prepare one course: either the starter, the main dish, or dessert – we’ll assign that for you as well. For each course, there’s one host team and two guest teams. That means you’ll meet two new teams at every meal and get to know lots of great people throughout the evening.
To round off the night, everyone comes together for the big afterparty.
How do I sign up and prepare?
- You sign up for Darmstadt Kocht! No kitchen or not enough space for 6 people at your place? No problem! We match teams in a way that ensures at least one person has a kitchen.
- About a week before the event, you’ll receive an email with the name and contact details of your cooking partner. You’ll also find out whether your team will be preparing the starter, main course, or dessert – and where you’ll be guests for the other courses.
- Now it’s time to get creative! You and your partner decide on a dish to cook. Make sure to take into account any dietary preferences or intolerances – those will be included in the email as well.
- And then… Darmstadt Kocht! begins!
And what happens during the evening itself?
I. Preparation:
Let’s say you and your cooking partner are assigned the main course. You’ll meet up before the evening starts to get everything ready for your guests – chop some veggies, set the table, and prepare drinks. Keep in mind that everyone will be out and about all evening (either walking or biking), so they’ll definitely arrive thirsty!
II. Appetizer:
Together, you head to your first location so you arrive by 6:00 PM for the appetizer. There you’ll meet two other teams (your appetizer hosts and one more guest team) and kick off the evening with your first delicious dish.
III. Main Course:
After the appetizer, everyone goes their separate ways for the next course – but don’t worry, you’ll see them again at the afterparty 😉. At 7:30 PM, two new teams will arrive at your place to enjoy the main course with you.
IV. Dessert:
Time to say goodbye (for now)! You and your partner head out again to your final hosts for dessert at 9:30 PM. You’ll meet four new friendly faces and get into party mood with a sweet treat!
V. Afterparty:
Starting at 11:00 PM, we all meet up again to share stories, recipes, and continue the fun. And if the mood strikes – there’s always time for dancing! 💃🕺