
Photo : Direction des Solidarités de la Ville de Paris
Discovering the professions of solidarity catering
Forget Michelin-starred kitchens and discover the incredible operations behind a canteen fueled by solidarity. You will meet the professionals who combine culinary expertise with community support, showcasing the true heart of local public service.
Restaurant solidaire des Épinettes (Paris 17th)
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At the heart of the solidarity catering professions
The solidarity restaurants of the City of Paris are essential places of hospitality, conviviality, and solidarity. They allow people in precarious situations to access quality meals while benefiting from a warm and respectful environment.
This tour of the Épinettes solidarity restaurant will be an opportunity to discover how the establishment functions and to better understand its role in the Parisian policy against poverty. Participants will be able to explore the various steps involved in ensuring the daily preparation and service of meals, as well as the organization necessary for the smooth operation of the site.
The meeting will also highlight the diversity of professions involved in solidarity catering: team management, culinary production, logistics, supply, food safety, user reception, and activity coordination. Through the guided tour of the premises, everyone will be able to appreciate the skills, know-how, and commitment that contribute to sustaining this local public service.
A concrete immersion to discover professions that combine professional expertise, service quality, and solidarity commitment to the most vulnerable Parisians.
Tour led by the head of the operations unit of the catering service of the Department of Solidarity (DSol).








