Village Kitchen CIC

Village Kitchen CIC Providing hearty home cooking across Forth Valley & bringing communities together through food and connection. We also often have live music and entertainment.

Bringing the Community Together Through Food

Village Kitchen was established in 2017, incorporating as a Community Interest Company in 2019 under the name The Playpen Cafe. Our new business name reflects the work we currently do across Clackmannanshire, where we focus on food-based projects supporting the elderly and vulnerable. Village Kitchen: Meals on Wheels
Established as a COVID-response ini

tiative in 2020, our meals at home service provides hearty home-cooked meals to the elderly twice a week, with a doorstep befriending service and wellness check. The aim of this work is to reduce loneliness and isolation, improve nutrition, mental health & wellbeing. Village Kitchen: Lunch Club
Since June 2021 we have been bringing our beneficiaries over 65 together on a Thursday to enjoy a hearty three-course meal at the Hive Community Centre in Dollar. We offer free transport to and from the event for those with mobility issues. We usually welcome around 25 guests per week with volunteer table hosts. Village Kitchen: Big Day Out
Since the start of 2022 we have been taking our elderly beneficiaries on minibus trips with our charity partner Weekday Wow Factor. These trips allow our guests to experience new places and opportunities they wouldn't normally be able to access, including tourist sites, beauty spots, shops and cafes. Village Kitchen: Cakes & Bakes
We are known for our quality baking and regularly prepare and sell seasonal baking products, including items for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas. We also take orders for celebration cakes, cupcakes, traybakes and desserts. These sales all support the continuation of our community projects. Village Kitchen: Catering
We provide a range of catering services to suit any budget and event. Our range includes soups, sandwiches, wraps, canapes, a hot-fork buffet service and charcuterie/cheese platters. And of course, our well known baked goodies and desserts. We have a team made up of Manager, Assistant Manager, Chef and are supported by a team of 65 cooks and drivers. We are also overseen by a board of 3 Directors.

Hello everyone 👋 We thought we would update you on how we are supporting those who have had to evacuate their homes in C...
18/06/2026

Hello everyone 👋 We thought we would update you on how we are supporting those who have had to evacuate their homes in Coalsnaughton.

We have been raising money at Lunch Club, and will continue today, with £80 raised last week and raffles going towards an appeal. This appeal has been set up by our friends at The Gate with an Amazon link of items that evacuees need (see link below).

Our recent contribution was three double hotplates to support those in need. We will be looking to do more, but we wanted to share the appeal with the wider community.

If you can help, big or small, it will support those who have had to evacuate their homes with incredibly uncertain times. Being a community organisation, we want to make sure everyone has access to help.

The Amazon wishlist can be found here should you want to contribute:

🗣 “I feel very privileged to be part of such a caring team.”Carol lives locally and decided that she wanted to give back...
16/06/2026

🗣 “I feel very privileged to be part of such a caring team.”

Carol lives locally and decided that she wanted to give back. She volunteers for our Lunch Club on Thursdays to serve food and help out where needed.

Our mighty volunteers a big part of making sure that people get access to food, community and connection, whether that's through our Lunch Club or Meals on Wheels.

🫂 Do you want to volunteer? Head to the comments and get in touch!

We're back with some tasty traditional favourites 🍮Our steak pie is always a winner, sticky toffee pudding is high up on...
15/06/2026

We're back with some tasty traditional favourites 🍮

Our steak pie is always a winner, sticky toffee pudding is high up on everyone's top dessert and halloumi always returns clean plates. What's not to love?!

Will we see you there?
📲 Contact 07830220375 to book
📅 Every Thursday from 12pm
🏤 Hive Community Centre, Dollar

A huge delight every week for so many people in our community 🥰At £10 for three courses, Lunch Clubbers get a dynamic me...
14/06/2026

A huge delight every week for so many people in our community 🥰

At £10 for three courses, Lunch Clubbers get a dynamic menu mixed with traditional favourites and something a little bit new. No wonder so many people keep returning!

Next week's menu incoming tomorrow 👀 Are you getting involved? Maybe you should 👇
📲 Contact 07830220375 to book
📅 Every Thursday from 12pm at Dollar's Hive Commuity Centre

Food! Looks good, tastes good and you'll wanna try more 😋Here are some of the best dishes we've served lately, with diff...
13/06/2026

Food! Looks good, tastes good and you'll wanna try more 😋

Here are some of the best dishes we've served lately, with different influences that inform a weekly changing menu.

We ensure you leave Lunch Club full, content and delighted that you've experienced some amazing, homecooked food! Give it a try next week at £10 for three courses + unlimted tea & coffee 👇
📲 Contact 07830220375 to book
📅 Every Thursday from 12pm at Dollar's Hive Commuity Centre

If you want some meals directly to your door, get started with our Meals on Wheels! 🛻🍽Delivered every Tuesday and Friday...
12/06/2026

If you want some meals directly to your door, get started with our Meals on Wheels! 🛻🍽

Delivered every Tuesday and Friday across Forth Valley, we send you easy, nutritious home-cooked meals at £6 for two courses!

Order as many you like and when you like! No contract & no sign up fee 🪧

✅ We also get to know our customers. That means we never drop and run, and all health concerns are highlighted to family & professionals.

Give us a try 👇
📱 Email [email protected] to get started or message us here.

09/06/2026

Dishing up the starters 🥄

Here's the team getting last week's tomato tarte fine ready to serve to dozens of people attending Lunch Club!

💭 Our menu is out for this week, what are you most excited about?

Back with another different menu for your tastebuds to sample 😋Smoked salmon is back! Who doesn't love crispy chicken te...
08/06/2026

Back with another different menu for your tastebuds to sample 😋

Smoked salmon is back! Who doesn't love crispy chicken tenders? And we will have a palette cleansing sorbet to finish 🥥

Interested in coming along? We can help you get there! Just let us know 👇
📲 Contact 07830220375 to book
📅 Every Thursday from 12pm
🏤 Hive Community Centre, Dollar

Here are our amazing volunteers putting the finishing touches on delicious dishes 🫳From preparation to serving your food...
07/06/2026

Here are our amazing volunteers putting the finishing touches on delicious dishes 🫳

From preparation to serving your food (whether at Lunch Club or at Meals on Wheels where volunteers also deliver!), volunteers are at the heart of what we do.

Ever thought of giving back to the community? We support hundreds of local people to access nutritious food and connect with their community. Interested?
👥 Enquire about volunteering today: [email protected]

Excitement then that first mouthful 😋Our desserts are a very popular part of anything at Village Kitchen. Many of them a...
05/06/2026

Excitement then that first mouthful 😋

Our desserts are a very popular part of anything at Village Kitchen. Many of them are fan favourites, from apple crumble to scrumptious tiramisu! Pauline definitely loved the latter, as you can tell below 👇

Oh, and you know Pauline, right? She helps people get to Lunch Club, has a huge presence on the day and keeps in touch. Pauline says, "Come to Lunch Club!"
📲 Contact her on 07830220375 to book next week!

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Dollar

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 12:15pm

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