From a Wild Idea
to Monthly Magic
What started as a "wild idea" email has now become a beloved monthly feature in Surat! Karma Kitchen here is an experiment to seed the value of a gift economy — where goods and services are given with no strings attached.
In today's world, everything by and large is based on transactions and we have put a price tag on almost everything. We have known and learned how to price almost everything, but in the process have lost touch with the priceless.
In one of our events, a volunteer at the gratitude table was explaining to a guest how a gift had reached him and the labour of love behind making it. At that moment, the guest interrupted and asked — "are you trying to sell this to me?" The volunteer calmly explained that this was a gift with no price tag. The conventional narrative of transaction is so ingrained that it's easy to be blind to the priceless.
Karma Kitchen is an attempt to connect with the priceless; an attempt to create a culture of pay it forward; an attempt to grow in generosity; an attempt to lead with love. To be the change you wish to see in the world.
Every Month, A New Adventure
From World Cup celebrations to Passport Editions exploring global cuisines, our themed events are rooted in joy and connection.
World Cup Edition
Celebrating global unity through food and sportsmanship
Passport Edition
A culinary journey around the world, one dish at a time
Joy-Rooted
Flexing our generosity muscles as love fills the air
A Glimpse of Karma Kitchen Surat
See the joy, connection, and generosity that unfolds every month at our Surat gathering.
Location & Hours
We gather on the last Sunday of every month to share a meal and spread generosity.
SOY Restaurant
1st Floor Sangini Aspire
Pal Hazira Road
Surat, Gujarat
Tales from Surat
Every Karma Kitchen is filled with moments of connection and transformation.
World Cup Edition
A special themed Karma Kitchen celebrating global unity through food, fun, and the spirit of generous competition.
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Passport Edition
Guests traveled the world through cuisine, exploring flavors from different countries in one unforgettable meal.
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Rooted in Joy
A reflection on how stepping up generosity muscles fills the air with love at every Surat gathering.
Read StoryVolunteer at Karma Kitchen Surat
If you would like to spend a day experimenting in generosity and kindness with us, sign up below! Volunteers arrive by 9:00 AM and we wrap up around 2:30 PM.
Cooking
Help prepare delicious food with love in the kitchen
Decor
Create a beautiful, welcoming atmosphere for our guests
Photography
Capture the joy and moments of connection
Open Roles
Serving, greeting, gratitude table & more
No email? Message Nipun Shah at 93776-01546
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