Community venue hire in Canterbury at Westgate Hall

Westgate Hall regularly welcomes social enterprise Bemix Discovery Catering to our community venue in the heart of Canterbury city centre.

This wonderful group of people with and without learning difficulties, comes together every week to gain skills in cooking and catering.

Discovery Catering

Bemix supports the group to develop and prepare recipes, learn about healthy eating and use kitchen equipment. This leads to members working towards achieving qualifications in hospitality and catering and are supported to work at local catering events.

Bemix monthly pop-up cafe

We regularly host Bemix Discovery Catering’s monthly pop-up cafe. During the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, the group have continued to come together at a social distance, in our Covid-secure venue, to plan recipes for when they can get cooking again – we can’t wait to host the cafe again soon.

A trusted venue with community at its heart

Supporting our community is at the core of what we do and stand for – providing a trusted, neutral space for people to come together and thrive.

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Bemix supports adults with learning difficulties to speak up and make choices that are right for them. Specifically, Bemix supports people to become more independent in learning, housing, work, health, money, travel, hobbies / activities and relationships.

Find out more about Bemix Discovery Catering – contact Karen Franczak at karen.franczak@bemix.org or call 01227 374285

Karen Franczak, Bemix Discovery Catering Kitchen

"Discovery Catering have been lucky enough to use the wonderful kitchen facilities at Westgate Hall weekly for a few years now. Clare, Cathy and all the team have always been very welcoming and helpful. They know everyone by name and take the time to listen, show interest in all we do and give support and encouragement. We are part of the wider Bemix group who value using Westgate Hall for events and meetings, knowing we will always receive professional, efficient and friendly support. We all feel very much part of the Westgate Hall community."

Canterbury Festival

The much-loved long-standing Kent's International Arts event, Canterbury Festival, is coming to Westgate Hall from 15 - 29 October 2022, bringing world-renowned artists, musicians, comedians and performers to Canterbury, for the whole community to enjoy and participate in.

Canterbury Academy Trust

We support young people as they practise, rehearse and perform their creative skills during their studies at the "school of all talents", providing a large space for them to thrive and flourish as part of their training.

Health and wellbeing venue hire at Westgate Hall

NHS Blood donations

Taking care of our community is important to us. Trusted by the NHS, our spacious, hygienic Hall has hosted blood donation sessions for years. We have continued to do so throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, providing a safe space for vital health sessions.

Westgate Hall Market

We showcase Kent's talented Makers, Artists and Producers, all in one place, in our spacious venue. Browse the very best in local produce, crafts, arts, homeware, jewellery and more. Meet the people behind the products and hear how they lovingly make each item, or host your own stall.

Canterbury Wine Festival

We are host and founder of the Canterbury Wine Festival - an annual event showcasing Kent's world-class wines and viticulture, in the heart of the vineyard of England. Kent is the epicentre of England’s viticulture scene and we want to let the whole world know about it through our festival!

Produced in Kent

Westgate Hall is proud to be an Industry Partner of Produced in Kent. The garden of England is abundant in exceptional locally-grown food, drink and artistry. We join Produced in Kent's mission to celebrate, promote and champion Kent's exceptional produce and crafts.