The Big Lunch

5-6 June 2021

Online, on your doorstep, over the fence. It's on.

The Big Lunch is your chance to celebrate community connections and get to know one another a little better. The big date is 5-6 June - join in online, on your doorstep, or over the fence. It's on.

It might be a little different again, but this year there are more reasons than ever to get together for community, friendship and fun. Sign up for your free Big Lunch pack full of tips and ideas on hosting your own event (in whatever way you want to do it) and let's have something to look forward to!

The Big Impact

Find out how The Big Lunch made a difference to communities in 2020 despite lockdown restrictions.

Got a question?

Got a burning question about The Big Lunch? See if we’ve answered it here, or find out how to get in touch with the team.

Ideas and resources for groups

There’s a Big Lunch for everyone: get our top tips on how to throw a Big Lunch in your neighbourhood, or with your charity, community group, council and more…

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and you can now join our Facebook group to swap ideas, find out what other people are doing and share experiences!

Your Big Lunch stories

Are you sitting comfortably? Then check out these stories from real life Big Lunchers telling us the difference it has made to them and where they live.

Grab a cuppa

Getting hungry?

Try your hand at one of these yummy celebrity recipes for your Big Lunch

Nom Nom

Join in

Get your free Big Lunch pack jammed full of helpful hints, activity ideas and inspiration, and get The Big Lunch in your diary!

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