Connie's Kitchen

21/08/2026

It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce the cancellation of tomorrow's Family Fun Day by Connie's Kitchen. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we are unable to proceed. I am truly sorry for the disappointment this causes and appreciate your understanding. I am hopeful that we can reschedule and bring our community together before the end of the summer.

Connie Kawenga

29/06/2026

Get ready, Colchester! We are absolutely thrilled to be cooking for the Hazelmere Junior School PTA school fete this Wednesday! Come on down, say hi, and grab some delicious treats—we can't wait to see you there! 👋🏾🍔🧁

29/06/2026

We know, we know, things have been a bit quiet on the page lately, but trust us, we’ve been cooking up an absolute storm! 🔥

And no, we're not just talking about the delicious food—we've been busy putting together an incredible lineup of summer events for you all! ☀️

From kids' parties to end-of-school bashes, and some special dates like August 22nd and the Heart of Greenstead event on August 1st, we're bringing the community together in a big way. 🎉

Parents, we haven't forgotten about you—we've also got some amazing nighttime club events coming up with Reclaim Africa! 💃🏾 We're planning to post about one very soon, so stay locked in!

Connie Kawenga Kawenage Foundation

01/04/2026

26/01/2026

I am thrilled to announce the launch of our new foundation. After much preparation, we have developed a comprehensive suite of programs designed to provide vital services to our community.

Kawenage Foundation exists to uplift and support our community by providing practical resources, safe spaces and purposeful programmes that empower children, families, and individuals to grow, thrive and feel seen.

Our vision is a thriving, connected community where every child, family and individual has access to support, opportunity and a safe place to grow.

31/12/2025

As we close out the year, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting. Looking around Greenstead, I don’t just see neighbors—I see the heartbeat of everything we do. ❤️
​To every one of you who ate with us, joined our tournaments, volunteered for clean-ups, or tested our recipes: THANK YOU. You didn’t just support a business; you invested in a vision. Because of you, Connie’s Kitchen is standing tall today. 🏘️🙌

​We have officially secured community funding to take our mission to the next level! 🚀
​Our ethos remains the same: We aren't waiting for a seat at someone else’s table; we are building our own. 🛠️ Where there was a void, we bring innovation. Where there was silence, we bring advocacy.
​Starting next year, we are launching 4 MAJOR programs for YOU:

👨‍🍳 Cooking Program – Sharing skills & flavors.

💪 Gym & Fitness – Keeping our community healthy.

🎶 Music Program – Giving our local talent a voice.

📚 Tutoring Program – Supporting our students right here at Connie’s Kitchen.

​We need you to sign up. We need the kids ready. We are building this professionally, effectively, and together. 📈
​A massive thank you to you all, especially our customers that made this happen. Your belief turned this dream into a reality. 🙏✨
​People call us a "forgotten" community. I’m here to tell you—we are NOT forgotten. We are the NEXT community. The next generation of leaders and success stories starts right here in Greenstead. 🌟
​Let’s get to work. 🤜🤛
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