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Fireclay Cafe & Training Kitchen
Our Fireclay Bistro-Cafe provides a warm and friendly atmosphere to enjoy a good selection of delicious and nutritious foods at affordable prices. We are proud to serve the finest fairtrade coffee from Miami Coffee Roasters, based in Glasgow. Additionally, vegetarian and vegan menu options are always available.
Our kitchen team use fresh and organic ingredients grown from our own allotment gardens, alongside surplus food, whenever possible. The Fireclay Cafe is on a mission to battle food waste! The team work closely with local suppliers ensuring the local economy benefits from income generation.
In addition to the amazing coffee and food, the café also opens up as an events and exhibition space for new artists. We hope events and exhibitions can help to raise vital funds for the charity, while providing a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talents.
The cafe is also available for hire to allow the community to host intimate personal gatherings and events, with an offering of refreshments made by the team on site.
BARISTA TRAINING
Our passionate team deliver employability Barista training courses and work experience that provide you with the skills and knowledge to secure employment with coffee shops, restaurants and cafes.
COOKING CLASSES
Regular cooking programmes are delivered from our Community Training Kitchen where you can learn how to make healthy meals from scratch, on a budget.
Adult, children and family cooking sessions are available at different times throughout the year.
QUALIFICATION COURSES
In partnership with providers such as Glasgow Kelvin College, you can gain access to free learning and training courses.
We regularly have free Food Hygiene courses that are required if considering employment in the food industry.
COMMUNITY MEAL
We provide a weekly community meal that allows the community to come together, socialise and enjoy good food together.
Adult Learning, Training & Volunteering
Our Fireclay Bistro-Cafe provides opportunities for anyone looking to gain experience in hospitality. From barista training to customer service, this inclusive space provides invaluable work experience and training for members of the local community. With no prior experience necessary, the Bistro-Cafe & kitchen welcomes volunteers to learn new skills and improve your confidence.
Our Volunteer Co-ordinator supports all our volunteers throughout their volunteering experience with us. We especially welcome volunteers with learning disabilities and mental health difficulties where you will be supported to meet your full potential and have the opportunity to gain experience and access valuable learning opportunities in a supportive environment. Find out more about volunteering with us here.
Additional Support Needs family Cafe
We understand parenting children with additional support needs can sometimes present challenges, and enjoying meals together as a family can sometimes be difficult. Therefore, we have a dedicated ASN family evening, that is perfect for families to enjoy a relaxed meal out together.
We ensure the lighting is dimmed and create a relaxed autism-friendly atmosphere, to ensure the evening is suitable for children visiting.
These dedicated evenings are particularly helpful to allow families to meet new friends and help establish a peer network of support, as we believe this is invaluable when raising children with disabilities.
