Disaster Cooking

Disaster Cooking
Sunday 19 October, 12:30 PM — Garage Rotterdam

About the event

In March 2025, the European Commission and the High Representative introduced a new strategy to strengthen Europe’s ability to prevent and respond to emerging crises. Among its recommendations: every household should be ready to sustain itself for at least 72 hours — with essentials like food, water, documents, batteries, and more.
Canned goods and protein bars might keep us alive — but do they also nourish our sense of calm or offer the comfort we need in stressful times?

In September, the regional disaster information center Rijnmond Veilig released a cookbook for emergency situations, featuring seven recipes, interviews, and a foreword by the Mayor of Rotterdam. As part of the ongoing project Meals for Inner Peace Research Center – currently on show in Underdeveloped #4 – you can try out some of these recipes at Garage Rotterdam on Sunday 19 October.

Join us on Sunday 19 October at 12:30 PM for this experimental cooking session exploring how food can bring us a sense of peace, even in moments of uncertainty.

Free entry with a ticket for the exhibition Underdeveloped #4.

Learn more about Rijnmond Veilig’s cookbook and how to prepare for the unexpected — one meal at a time.