EVENTS
At The Road From Karachi, every event is an opportunity to bring people together through food, storytelling and purpose. From live cooking demonstrations at food festivals to inspiring public speaking engagements, our events celebrate culture while raising awareness of our mission to provide clean water and support communities in need.
Whether we're hosting hands-on cooking workshops, delivering talks in schools, colleges and businesses, or organising fundraising dinners and community events, we aim to educate, inspire and make a lasting impact. Each event showcases the rich flavours and traditions behind our recipes while highlighting how every meal, conversation and donation can help change lives.
Join us at one of our upcoming events to learn new culinary skills, hear the story behind The Road From Karachi, support our fundraising initiatives and become part of a growing community making a real difference.
UPCOMING EVENTS
8th July - Inspirational Talk to the WI in Catherington
13th July - Hampshire Fare
16th July - Pamodzi 100 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth at Aspex Gallery, Gunwharf Quays
21st July - Curry Lunch & Ummi Chai at the Portsmouth Civic Offices
22nd July - Southsea Deli Cookery Class BUY TICKETS
28th July - Honoury degree in entrepreneurship, women in IT and Education celebration
1st August - Cultural Festival in Victoria Park
3rd August - Cooking Demo at Google London
5th August - Express FM Interview
6th August - Comedy & Curry Club, The Dolphin Pub Old Portsmouth MAKE RESERVATION
19th August - Southsea Deli Cookery Class BUY TICKETS
24th August - Inspirational speaking at Titchfield Parish Hall 7.30-9pm
5th September - Karachi Curry Comedy Club, The Churchillian, Cosham BUY TICKETS
3rd September - Inspirational Talk to WI in Cowplain
12th September - Portsmouth 100 Gala at Spinnaker Tower 7:30pm - 11pm BUY TICKETS
16th September - Inspirational Talk to WI in Denmead
16th September - Southsea Deli Cookery Class BUY TICKETS
17th September - Inspirational Talk to WI in Purbrook
23rd September - Inspirational Talk to WI in Bramshaw (TBC)
PAST EVENTS
2026
Live Demonstration - Southsea Food Festival
Live Demonstration - South Downs Food Festival
2025
Podcast Launch Party- Solent Hotel
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Special Jalfrezi Pizza - The Churchillian Pub, Cosham
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Comedy & Curry Event - The Dolphin Pub & Kitchen, Old Portsmouth (First Thursday of each month)
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Comedy & Curry Event - The Jolly Farmer, Warsash (Last Friday of each month)
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Live Workshop - Google HQ London
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Live Demonstration - Arun Food Group Chichester
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Live Demonstration - Southsea Food Festival
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Live Demonstration - South Downs Food Festival
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Merchandise Launch in the Love Portsmouth Shop - Gunwharf Quays
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Launch of the Ummi Chai with Tea Mountain
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Speaking for Global Week - Portsmouth University
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Partnership to fund water pumps - Portsmouth Water
2024
Launch of the Ummi Mix
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Halloween Comedy & Curry eve
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Live Demonstration - South Downs Food Festival
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The Monica Appeal Charity Event - Fort Purbrook
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Eat the Island - Portsmouth City Council
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Chat over Chai- The Story of the Road from Karachi
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Fundraiser with HSDC - Queens Hotel Portsmouth
2023
Stephen Morgan MP hosts the Road from Karachi
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Monika Big Charity Bash
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Educational Event - HSDC
