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Transformative Inclusive Gastronomy
Healthy and multicultural food created by neurodivergent youth and brave refugee individuals.
Unforgettable, unrepeatable, and extraordinarily collaborative experiences!
Who We Are
ImaginEat is a social enterprise that unites inclusive gastronomy, education, and food justice creating a regenerative ecosystem.
We provide playful experiences for children and youth, develop children's menus, create inclusive pop-ups, and drive peace campaigns from farm to plate.
Extraordinary Inclusive Pop-Ups
Preparation
Inclusion and adaptation in planning, preparing, and presenting dishes.
Ingredients
We use 100% plant-based, organic, and fair-trade foods.
Experience
More than a meal, we offer a cultural gastronomic experience with stories and knowledge exchange.
Impact
Each dinner generates direct income for participants and visibility for important social causes.
Our pop-ups are temporary gastronomic experiences that happen in different cities. Each event is unique and features special menus that celebrate ingredients and recipes inspired by diverse cultures.
ImaginEat Children's Menu
Social Impact
Proceeds support pop-up restaurants and inclusive workshops
Veg-Friendly Network
Inclusive Menu
Healthy, inclusive, and accessible children's menu
We invite restaurants in veg-friendly cities to include our children's menu, created to promote healthy eating and inclusion.
Beyond offering nutritious options for children, each dish sold generates resources for our workshops and pop-up restaurants that work with neurodivergent youth and refugee individuals.
Youth Workshops
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Getting to Know Foods
Sensory activities to discover colors, textures, and flavors of ingredients in a playful and fun way.
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Hands-on Cooking
Preparation of healthy snacks and meals with guidance from inclusive educators and chefs, adapted to different abilities.
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Creative Assembly
Learning about food presentation with fun techniques to create colorful and attractive dishes.
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Tasting and Sharing
Special moment to try creations and talk about healthy eating, sustainability, and respect for diversity.
Spaces for learning and fun. With accessible language and inclusive approach, planting seeds for more conscious eating habits. Neurodivergent children and youth are especially welcome.
Cook4Peace Movement
Cook4Peace uses gastronomy as a bridge for peace between cultures. Sharing meals creates understanding and mutual respect.
Events
We promote gastronomic gatherings that connect cultures, encouraging dialogue between people from different backgrounds.
Multicultural collection of stories and recipes that represent memories and traditions of people around the world.
Gratitude Beyond Time 🌈
2011-2026

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15 years making dreams come true and inventing recipes...
We are deeply grateful to the many organizations and individuals who have supported our journey: ANDA, Silvana Andrade, Pepe Mujica, Magia de Ler, Slow Food, Jamie Oliver Group, Marly Winckler and many more.
Special thanks to Oui Share Festival Paris, YIP-Sweden, Green Festival Barcelona, Demuths School UK, Delicooks, Air France Airlines, Lemonade Festival Cascais, TEDx, Thailand Community, Favela Orgânica, Caçadores de Bons Exemplos, UNESCO SOST Transcriativa and many more who believe in our vision.
Our Global Community
Thank you to Epicentro Festival México, Whole Foods Los Angeles, World Central Kitchen, ChangemakersxChange, Nação Verde, Mãe Terra, Virada Sustentável, Ikea, Bosch Alumni, BioCultura Barcelona, Veggie Karma, LaPlasita, Fundación Más, Fundación RES, Bio Brazil Fair, Global Youth Coalition, Tupinambá Original People, and all the collectives, NGOs, chefs, mentors, volunteers, journalists, and activists who accompany us, teach us, and open paths.
Learn and Get Informed
ANDA
ANDA - Animal Rights News Agency provides critical information on animal protection and rights issues globally.
Happy Cow
Happy Cow is the ultimate resource for finding plant-based dining options worldwide, perfect for conscious travelers.
Dr. Vandana Shiva
TEDx Dr. Vandana Shiva speaks eloquently about food sovereignty and sustainable agriculture practices.
Watch and Get Inspired 🌟
Campeones - A heartwarming film about a basketball team of people with intellectual disabilities.
Black Eyes of Marilyn
Black Eyes of Marilyn - A touching story about neurodiversity and personal triumph.
My Name is Khan
My Name is Khan - A powerful film about autism and prejudice.
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump - A classic tale of overcoming limitations and finding purpose.
TED Talks
Dr. Daniel Amen and Edgard Gouveia Jr. on neurodiversity and community action.
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