Join us for the Beehive Community Dinner on Saturday, April 18 — an evening of good food, shared tables, and easy conversation with neighbours from White Rock and Surrey.

Everyone is welcome — whether you come with friends, family, or on your own.

Please note: Ticket sales close at the end of the day on April 16 so our volunteers can purchase ingredients and begin preparing the meal.

What’s for dinner: BBQ Sandwich Night

We’ll be serving a relaxed, family-style meal at shared tables — simple, satisfying comfort food made from scratch:

BBQ sandwiches with a choice of pulled pork or a BBQ jackfruit and tofu vegetarian option
Creamy coleslaw
French-style potato salad (light vinaigrette)
Pickles for a bit of crunch
Homemade orange poppyseed cake with raspberry glaze

Food notes

Common ingredients include wheat, dairy, eggs, and soy. The cake is made with flour, yogurt, and eggs. While we aren’t able to make individual menu changes, full ingredient details will be shared in advance so guests can make informed choices.

Beverages

Water will be available at the tables, and coffee and tea will be served with dessert. Additional beverages, including soft drinks and homemade iced tea, will be available for purchase ($2, cash only).

Activities

We’re planning a light, optional activity for the evening — a casual trivia night, with tables working together to answer a mix of fun and general knowledge questions. There will also be time for conversation, and a simple craft option may be available for those who’d like something more hands-on.

Participation is always optional — you’re welcome to join in or simply enjoy the meal and conversation.

If you play music and would like to share, there’s a piano in the hall — a spontaneous singalong at the last dinner was a highlight.

What to expect

Guests are seated at shared tables and enjoy a homemade meal together, creating plenty of opportunities for easy conversation.

If you’re attending with a small group of friends or family, please purchase your tickets together in the same order so we can seat you at the same table.

Meals are made from scratch, with both meat and vegetarian options available. The dinners are volunteer-run by local community members, and tickets are priced to keep the meals accessible, supported by donations and grants.

Thanks to donations and small community grants, tickets are priced at about half of the true cost of the meal. If you’re able, you’re welcome to help cover more of the true cost of the meal by adding an optional donation at checkout. Any support helps us keep ticket prices low, welcome more neighbours, and host additional dinners beyond our pilot.

Accessibility & inclusion

The dinner will be held at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in South Surrey. The building is wheelchair accessible and accessible for people with disabilities.

Although the dinners take place in a church hall, The Beehive Community Dinners are not a religious initiative and are open to people of all beliefs and backgrounds.

We aim to create an inclusive, respectful space where people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities feel comfortable and welcome. These dinners are especially welcoming for people who are new to the neighbourhood, live on their own, or are simply looking to meet a few neighbours — but truly, everyone is welcome.

Come as you are, meet a few neighbours, and enjoy a slower, more connected evening.

The Beehive

The Beehive Community Dinners are relaxed, neighbourhood-focused meals designed to help people in White Rock and Surrey connect in a simple, welcoming way. This spring, we’re hosting three pilot dinners to learn what’s working and whether there’s interest in continuing. This is our second dinner, with a third and final pilot dinner planned for May.

If you attend, we’ll invite you to share feedback through a short survey or comment card — and we’ll thank you with a freshly baked homemade cookie.

If you’d like to learn more about The Beehive, visit our website.

The Beehive Community Dinners: BBQ Sandwich Night

The Beehive Community Dinners: BBQ Sandwich Night

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