Hosting Charles III Coronation Big Lunch: How, when & where

The Coronation Big Lunch will highlight King Charles III's crowning celebrations on May 6-8, 2023, during the bank holiday weekend.

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Eden Project Communities started the Big Lunch in 2009 to combat social isolation and loneliness by encouraging communities to enjoy an annual meal with their neighbours.

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There are no rules about what a "Big Lunch" is. It can be any get-together of neighbours.

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The Big Lunch kit includes customizable invites, posters, app signup instructions, and neighbourhood decorating ideas.

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The Big Lunch website also includes ideas for games to play during the event and other ways to socialize.

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The centerpiece of any Big Lunch is the lunch itself, with celebrity chefs offering recipe ideas to be found online.

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If you want to have a street party, you can contact your council to set up a formal road closure. The Coronation Big Lunch website also has more help and advice.

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