Intercultural Club
- Designed and facilitated by Rahaf Abuobeid
- Global Dinner Table – Issue 2
- Social Activity
What happens when food becomes a window into culture?
In this second edition of *The Global Dinner Table*, we go beyond the first bite and delve deeper into how taste, memory, habits, and shared meals can reveal the cultures we carry with us.
Food is never just food.
The way we cook, share meals, and gather reflects deeper cultural patterns surrounding identity, belonging, and connection.
This time, we’ll take a closer look at the stories behind our preferences, the meanings we attach to food, and the ways these everyday choices shape how we connect with others.
What begins with food opens a window into communication, values, memory, and connection across cultures.
✨ What to Expect
- A guided, interactive experience—not a lecture
- New activities and conversations building on the first edition
- Co-creating simple dishes in small groups—no cooking experience needed 😊
- Exploring taste, memory, and personal food stories
- Meaningful exchanges with people from different cultural backgrounds
🌱 What You’ll Take Away
- A deeper understanding of how culture shapes your everyday preferences
- New ways to understand differences in food, hospitality, sharing, and connection
- Greater confidence in navigating cultural differences in everyday life
- Fresh perspectives on your own memories, habits, and cultural influences
🍽 Important to Know
This is not a full-course dinner event.
Light snacks and drinks will be available, and the dishes created during the session will be shared for tasting and reflection. We take food allergies and dietary needs into consideration.
Language: English (with opportunities for multilingual exchange)
Admission & Payment method: Please visit rahafabuobeid.com/intercultural-club
Contact & Registration: rahaf@rahafabuobeid.com
Please register in advance.
Dates & Times:
- September 26
- November 14
- December 5
