Layla’s kitchen catering

13/06/2026

♥️Last Day Before Our Short Break!

We are really looking forward to seeing you today at Layla’s Kitchen Cafe before we take a short break next week.

We have a delicious selection of homemade food and drinks waiting for you:
♥️Croissants with butter & jam
♥️Labneh & za’atar croissants
♥️Fruit scones with butter & jam
♥️Hummus & roasted aubergine sandwiches
♥️Hummus & avocado sandwiches
♥️Baked vegetable samosas
♥️Moroccan pastilla pastry
♥️Homemade lentil soup
♥️Roasted cauliflower & chickpea salad
♥️Kale & lentil salad
♥️Blueberry and Almond cake
♥️Brownies
♥️Baklawa
♥️Cinnamon Palmier

And of course, plenty of delicious hot and cold drinks to enjoy too! ☕🧋

Come in, relax, and enjoy our cosy space, whether you’re stopping by for breakfast, lunch, coffee, or a sweet treat.

We can’t wait to welcome you today! 💚

12/06/2026

🌿 Good Morning ☕️

Fancy a delicious homemade fruit scone served with butter and homemade jam? Why not treat yourself and visit us today at Layla’s Kitchen Cafe?

We have plenty of delicious homemade treats waiting for you, along with a warm, cosy space where you can:
♥️ Meet a friend
♥️ Study or work
♥️ Read a book
♥️ Enjoy some quiet time for yourself and relax

We are open today 9am-3pm and tomorrow 9am -4pm

Important Notice:
We will be closed next week for a short break and will reopen the following Wednesday, so make sure to pop in before then!

And don’t forget to pick up some of our homemade baklava while you are here. 😋

We look forward to welcoming you.

Have a wonderful day! 💚

11/06/2026

EVERYTHING ON OUR MENU IS VERY INTERISTING AND EXCITING 😉

FOOD YOU MUST TRY:
- Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea salad (our best seller)
- Plant Based Cheese and homemade Kimchi
- Labna and Zaatar Croissant
- Homemade Baklawa

DRINKS YOU MUST TRY:
- Vanilla and Almond Rooibos
- Stinging Mint
- Ruhbarb Spritz
-Beetroot Latte
- Iced Beetroot Matcha

Which you are trying first?! I would choose EVERYTHING 😋

We are open today 9am-3pm and looking forward to seeing you 😊

❤️

04/06/2026

👋 Say hi to Jana!

Last week, Jana messaged me to ask if she could sell the loom band bracelets and necklaces she makes at our cafe so she could save up to buy herself some books. Of course, I said yes 😊 and I invited her to come and sell them herself. Her response was, “Oh yes, please!”

She created her own poster and arrived with a box full of colourful bracelets and necklaces ready to sell, and of course I was her first customer 😊💚

I really admire the initiative of a young person who is already thinking about running her own little business and has the confidence to stand there and sell her creations. It wasn’t easy for me when I was much older than Jana, so I feel incredibly proud of her for taking this step at such a young age.

I asked Jana to leave some of her bracelets and necklaces in the cafe for us to sell on her behalf, and she’ll also be back on Saturday to meet customers in person. If you’re able to bring your children along to support her, I’m sure it would mean a lot. I’ll let you know what time she’ll be here.

There will also be an Eco Fair taking place on Saturday. It won’t be a shopping event with lots of things to buy, but there will be a variety of stalls from environmental groups, charities, and organisations. It’s a great opportunity to chat with people, learn something new, pick up useful tips, and discover ways to make a positive difference.

In the meantime, we’re open today from 9am to 3pm, and we would love to see you.

With love 💚

03/06/2026

The Eco Fair at Jesmond United Reformed Church (JURC) is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026. Hosted by the church’s Green Team, the community event will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and will feature a variety of stalls and activities focused on sustainable living 🍀

Did you know that Jesmond United reformed Church, the home of is deeply committed to environmental stewardship, operating under the United Reformed Church’s national goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
The church’s eco-friendly initiatives and features include:

* Fairtrade Status: The church is a registered Fairtrade Church, prioritizing fairly-traded tea, coffee, and refreshments at all events.

* Community Garden: JURC features a community garden where local residents and visitors can spend time in nature.

* Layla’s Kitchen: The church hosts a 100% plant-based, eco-conscious café that serves homemade, sustainable food. The cafe uses compostable and recyclable packaging and offers a discount if you bring your own cups.

* Green Team Events: The congregation’s active JURC Green Team hosts community-focused green events, such as regular Eco Fairs.

Didn’t miss the eco fair this Saturday 💚

Today we are open 9am-3pm
We are looking forward to seeing you 😊

01/06/2026

30/05/2026

This is very inspiring ♥️

A granddaughter has gone viral on social media after taking her grandad to try new experiences. Lucy Walton, 24, from Sunderland, has been taking Andy, 81, to experience new things he's never done before ❤️

She has so far taken the retired service engineer shopping for a new outfit, to try a Bubble tea, pottery painting and bowling. He has also been to the farm, on a rowing boat and for a pedicure.

Andy, whose wife Pauline died from cancer 17 years ago when she was 62, has also joined Lucy for meals at Nandos and Wagamama and watched a Sunderland game at the Stadium of Light with her.

Lucy has been posting about the experiences on TikTok and currently has 280,000 followers. The gymnastics teacher said: "In the last week I've had 10 million views, it's insane! That is from a series of eight videos.

"I've had lots of messages from people saying it's inspired them to take their grandparents out or their grandparents have died and they love watching the videos. I have had such a good reaction.

"Someone stopped my grandad when he was walking the dog and said 'Oh my god are you from TikTok?' He said he didn't think anyone would recognise him like that." 🥰