The Magic Hat Cafe

by The Magic Hat Cafe in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

We did it

On 8th December 2018 we successfully raised £22,090 with 424 supporters in 28 days

We want to open a permanent pay-as-you-feel cafe serving food saved from landfill. We need your help to cover the costs for the first year!

by The Magic Hat Cafe in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Community, Social Enterprise

Jo Stutchbury

The Magic Hat Cafe

7th December 2018

WE DID IT!!

IT'S OFFICIAL - tonight is going to be a BIG PARTY!

Come and join us at the Cumberland Arms in Byker for some amazing, eco-friendly pay-as-you-feel scran, kids crafts and games and a good ol' knees up with some local bands and the (extremely elated) Magic Hat team!

We'd love to see…

Jo Stutchbury

The Magic Hat Cafe

6th December 2018

New BONUS Reward - Perfect Christmas gift for just £10!

Thanks to our friends at Khali Khutta we have an awesome new reward up on our Crowdfunder page!

Donate just £10 to our Crowdfunder campaign and receive a wonderful, moisturising body balm from Khali Khutta - made from 100% natural ingredients and supporting rural Nepali communities - the perfect Christmas gift…

Jo Stutchbury

The Magic Hat Cafe

27th November 2018

Crowdfunder closing party

Save the date!
Come help us celebrate and raise the last bit of cash on Friday 7th December. Pick up some fantastic raffle prizes, have some delicious food that would have otherwise been wasted, meet some great people and dance to amazing music!
Kids zone/food/drinks/music/raffle/fun

https://www.facebook.com/events/366615663907299/
Venue TBC (in Newcastle) but get it in…

Jo Stutchbury

The Magic Hat Cafe

27th November 2018

We're half way there!

We've made it to half way there! Thank you for all the pledges, we can do this people! If we are able to open our own cafe we have huge potential to save thousands more food from being wasted as we'll be able to collect more, store more and cook…

Jo Stutchbury

The Magic Hat Cafe

14th November 2018

Please don't forget to vote for us on the Aviva Community Fund!

CLOSES ON TUESDAY!
Please don't forget to do this, it doesn't cost you anything other than 1 minute of your time and would be great if we could get enough votes to get through to the final!
Thanks again team!
https://www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/voting/project/view/4-3318?fbclid=IwAR1nrr6GG9Oje5ZFUkLzCyPsREZoGaMVkyLG719VlBJCdGRek6SQJq_93fo

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Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£5 or more

High Five!

A big high five and a massive thank you from one of the team.

£10 or more

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Khali Khutta Body Balms

Incredible moisturising body balms (40g) made from 100% natural ingredients - the perfect gift for a loved one, or a lovely treat for yourself! Khali Khutta's products are handmade in Nepal supporting rural communities. They come in beautiful handmade wooden boxes made from solid Indian Rosewood and are reusable. 100% plastic-free and biodegradable! They come in 4 'flavours' - Tea Tree, Lavender, Chamomile and Calendula, Honey. Collect from us!

£10 or more

2 of 30 claimed

Khali Khutta Body Balms

Incredible moisturising body balms (40g) made from 100% natural ingredients - the perfect gift for a loved one, or a lovely treat for yourself! Khali Khutta's products are handmade in Nepal supporting rural communities. They come in beautiful handmade wooden boxes made from solid Indian Rosewood and are reusable. 100% plastic-free and biodegradable! They come in 4 'flavours' - Tea Tree, Lavender, Chamomile and Calendula, Honey. Collect from us!

£12 or more

Famous Forever

Sign your name on the wall of fame in our new cafe premises, or have our resident artist do it for you.

£13 or more

Tasty Treats

A delicious, edible gift made from food that would otherwise have been wasted. Think jams, chutneys, crisp breads and the like. Collect from us and see our new home!

£16 or more

24 of 80 claimed

Team T-Shirt

Look your best and show your support by wearing this limited edition t-shirt with the Magic Hat logo. Made from recycled plastic bottles and the off-cuts from the production of organic cotton t-shirts ensuring nothing goes to waste. Includes high five and your name on our wall of fame. Collect from us and see our new home!

£20 or more

44 of 100 claimed

Awesome Art

A beautiful, limited edition, food-themed print from our resident artist. Featuring one of our favourite tips to help you fight food waste. Includes high five and your name on our wall of fame. Collect from us and see our new home!

£25 or more

56 of 90 claimed

Come dine with us

A ticket to your choice of special evening events we are planning for our new premises, including live music, tasting events, gourmet dining...that sort of thing. Could be for yourself, as a gift to a loved one or pay it forward for someone less fortunate to enjoy an evening out.

£35 or more

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Food Waste Workshop

Learn the art of minimising waste and transforming your leftovers into delicious, nutritious meals which still impress your guests. Hands on cooking workshop with our experienced team. Price includes a sit-down meal afterwards to sample your creations.

£45 or more

Magic Cookbook

A collection of our favourite recipes from over the years, packed full of great ideas, tips and tricks for fighting food waste in your own home. Includes a high five and your name on our wall of fame. Collect from us and see our new home!

£200 or more

0 of 12 claimed

Display your work

Calling all artists: Make our cafe your gallery - display your artwork for 1 month in the new premises. Please note it must be suitable for an audience of all ages and backgrounds, with suitability up to the discretion of the team, but we're pretty open minded.

£250 or more

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Cocktail Evening with the Ugly Duckling

Learn the art of cocktail making at this unique workshop with our experienced, talented and waste-fighting friends, the Ugly Duckling. Complete with delicious syrups and cold pressed juices made from fruit saved from landfill. For you and up to 9 friends, delivered in your own home!

£650 or more

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Party People

Let us cater your next event for up to 50 people. Whatever your event, whether it's a birthday, BBQ, buffet or christmas meal, expect a delicious eco-friendly spread that's guaranteed to wow your guests! Contact us for more info or to check dates! (Events more than 20 miles from Newcastle may need to support the travel and/or accomodation costs of the Magic Hat team where necessary)

£20,000 or more

Food Waste Hero!

Save us some time and pay the whole thing! We wouldn't be able to thank you enough but you'd receive a bunch of Magic Hat goodies, high fives and hugs aplenty, plus your name in big letters on our wall of fame!

£10 or more

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Totes Amazing

A limited edition cotton tote bag, hand stamped with our Magic Hat logo. True to our ideals these tote bags have been donated and upcycled to save them from being wasted. Collect from us and see our new home!

£45 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Yoga with friends

An energising and accessible personal yoga session with yoga tutor Richard Shelley for you and up to 4 friends at the custom designed Performance Clinic's yoga studio. All welcome from newcomers to old hats.

£100 or more

3 of 3 claimed

Lets get to the bottom of this....

Not content with your name on our wall of fame? Get your name beautifully drawn on one of the new toilet seats in our new cafe!

£135 or more

2 of 2 claimed

Magic Supper Club (Magic Sale - limited offer!)

Host a dinner party where you get to relax with your guests! The incredible Magic Hat team will come to your home and cook a fabulous, food waste feast for up to 10 people. (Supper clubs more than 20 miles from Newcastle may need to support the travel and/or accomodation costs of the Magic Hat team where necessary)

£150 or more

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Magic Supper Club

Host a dinner party where you get to relax with your guests! The incredible Magic Hat team will come to your home and cook a fabulous, food waste feast for up to 10 people. (Supper clubs more than 20 miles from Newcastle may need to support the travel and/or accomodation costs of the Magic Hat team where necessary)

£150 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Limited Edition Print

Signed, limited edition print of a classic Newcastle scene from revered local artist Alan Reed. Beautifully mounted and framed watercolour print, signed by the artist himself. Includes high five and your name on our wall of fame, plus a personal thank you note from the Magic team!

£1,000 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Super Supporter

Become a super supporter and cut the ribbon at the new cafe! Also includes your name on our wall of fame, a selection of Magic Hat treats, recipe book and a ticket to a special evening event.

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