MAINZ KOCHT!
The 12th Running Dinner
Delicious Food? New acquaintances?
Next time October 03, 2026!
Don't have a cooking partner yet? Then come check out the Connect to Cook event on September 18 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Café krumm & schepp!
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Thanks for a wonderful evening to more than 330 participants!
Thanks for a wonderful evening to more than 330 participants!
The next round of Mainz kocht! is planned for October 03, 2026!
The next round of Mainz kocht! is planned for October 03, 2026!
What to expect?
What to expect?
Twelve new acquaintances, a delicious three-course meal, and certainly an unforgettable evening. You and your team partner will prepare one of the three courses in your kitchen – the other two will be served to you. This way, six different people always come together.
We don't take language into account when assigning cooking partners or the courses, so there might be a mixture of languages at each table. We are sure everyone is having fun in any case!
The most important things at a glance
The most important things at a glance
Who?
Who?
Mainz Kocht! is an event for all people from Mainz and their friends! It is organized by a volunteer team, see our about us page for more information.
We are committed to enabling the participation of people with disabilities and diverse individual needs and to removing existing barriers as much as possible. If you have specific accessibility needs, please send an email to team@mainz-kocht.de. We will then determine whether we can accommodate them.
When?
When?
The next Mainz Kocht! event will take place on October 03, 2026. Follow us on Instagram or send us an e-mail to stay informed.
5:00 pm: Appetizer
6:45 pm: Main Course
8:30 pm: Dessert
10:00 pm: Get-Together at the Kulturei near the Zitadelle
Where?
Where?
The event area includes the following districts: Altstadt, Neustadt, Oberstadt, Bretzenheim, Gonsenheim, Hartenberg-Münchfeld, Hechtsheim, Mombach, Weisenau and Kastel. We try to plan the routes so that the distances are as short as possible. You will receive all the details from us by email shortly before the event.
After your dinner, there will also be a joint get-together with all participants at the Kulturei, near the Zitadelle.
Registration
Registration
Alone or as a team – you can register above until one week before the event.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Bringing people together. Creating space for exchange, encounter, and inspiration. Connecting generations. Breaking down barriers. Moving our city.
The focus is on the topic of sustainability: We offer participants the opportunity to cook with rescued food. Throughout the evening, we aim to raise awareness about the issue of food waste. Moreover, we "serve" discussion questions related to sustainability for each course.
Voices from the last Running Dinner
Voices from the last Running Dinner
"A damn good initiative through which people in our society come together."
Marvin Schmitt
"I thought it was totally awesome, met some really great people."
Anne Schäfer
"So much good food with so little effort! Since the last Running Dinner, we now cook for each other more often in the shared apartment."
Tobias Merk
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