Sala Socialby Sala Thai Kitchen

WELWYN GARDEN CITY

Where
the city
comes alive

A community space with a café at its heart. Creative cooking, art, handmade crafts and family events — rooted in sustainability.

66 HOWARDGATE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY

EXPLORE ACTIVITIES
People sharing coffee and conversation in a warm café
COOKING SCHOOLART & HANDMADEFAMILY EVENTSREFILL & REUSE
“A place for fun, creativity and connection —
for everyone in the family.”
OUR PROMISE TO THE COMMUNITY

WHAT WE OFFER

Something for every
curious mind

A group making art together around a café workshop table
Cooking, crafts and community.

01

Cooking School

Explore Thai flavours and global techniques, and build confidence in the kitchen with expert chefs.

02

Art Workshop

From painting to printmaking — hands-on sessions for all ages and skill levels.

03

Handmade Workshop

Try ceramics, weaving, upcycling and more. Make something you’ll treasure.

04

Sustainability Hub

Discover talks, demonstrations and community projects that help us live and make more thoughtfully.

05

Family Events

Pop-ups, seasonal markets and weekend activities that bring the whole family together.

06

Refill Shop

Refill everyday household essentials and cut down on unnecessary packaging.

OUR KITCHEN

Food that inspires, stories that linger

Café · Creative · Cooking

Sala Thai Kitchen brings its warmth and craft to the heart of Sala Social. From morning café bites to hands-on cooking classes, our kitchen brings people together. Pull up a chair, taste something new, or roll up your sleeves and cook with us.

Tea being poured at a shared table, with a friend enjoying coffee in the background
Tea, coffee & good company
Colourful Thai-inspired noodles with fresh herbs and lime
A little Thai flavour
Two participants smiling as they learn to fold dumplings together
Learn, cook & enjoy together

HOW WE THINK

Built on
better habits

Sustainability is at the heart of Sala Social. From what we stock to how we run events, we aim to reduce waste, support local people and build a stronger community.

Refill & Reuse

Shop everyday household essentials with less throwaway packaging. Bring your own container, or borrow one of ours.

Local First

We work with local suppliers and makers, sourcing ingredients and materials from our community wherever possible.

Waste-Wise Kitchen

Sala Thai Kitchen celebrates seasonal produce and thoughtful preparation to help keep food waste to a minimum.

Teach & Share

Pick up practical skills and share ideas through workshops that help you make everyday changes at home.

VISIT US

Come find us at
66 Howardgate

Welwyn Garden City

We’d love to have you.

GET DIRECTIONS
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