As part of Leeds 2023, internationally admired artists Lucy & Jorge Orta are hosting a special meal with communities on Harewood’s Terrace. Harewood House invites you to be their guest and get involved with the Big Garden Party in the grounds of Harewood House.

Eat, drink and come together as part of the Harewood community, enjoying special activities, pop-up street food and live entertainment. Together we will appreciate the way that food crosses generations, cultures and continents.

Join Us

Expect a friendly conversation exploring your stories of growing and food, and the role this play in our lives. With permission, we will be gathering  your stories and these will feed into the work the artists create for the Big Garden Party at Harewood House on 8th July 2023. Your invitation gives you admission for the whole day to Harewood House.

Admission FREE to all events

Tuesday 20th June 2023 As part of the Refugee Council’s regular sessions, as part of Refugee Week at Leeds Playhouse from 11-12.30pm

The Old Fire Station – tbc

Completed conversations:

Friday 28th April 2023  at Aberford Community Cafe from 11.00 – 1.30 pm

Thursday 20th April 2023  at Rainbow Junktion  from 11.30 – 2.00 pm

Friday 14th April 2023 at Shadwell Library from 11.00 – 2.00 pm.

If you have any questions or want to attend this event contact Mark Jackson – mark.j@harewood.org

A view from a terrace, where the Big Garden Party will be taking place. Image title Afternoon Tea by The Yorkshire Party Company

SAVE THE DATE: 8th July –  The Big Garden Party – FREE ENTRY 10-6pm, meal 1pm

Eat, drink and come together as part of the Harewood community, enjoying special activities, pop-up street food and live entertainment as we appreciate the way that food crosses divides.

Doors open at 10am. The Meal  begins at 1pm & you are welcome to stay after the meal for FREE at til Harewood House closes at 6pm.

Here is previous version of the meal in Philedelphia and Milton Keynes . This is the 45th iteration of The Meal worldwide.