Taste of Planet Tooting for South Asian Heritage Month

On this immersive journey, we’ll visit local food businesses and community spaces run by individuals and families from across South Asia and the diaspora: Sri Lankan, Mauritian, Guyanese, Pakistani, Punjabi, Afghani, Gujarati, and East African. Through conversations with chefs, cooks, producers and shop owners, we’ll discover the personal and culinary narratives that bind generations and cultures together.

From cherished staples to bold fusion creations, food in Tooting tells a rich story of memory, identity, and belonging. As we journey through this vibrant neighbourhood, we’ll explore how waves of migration have shaped its character and hear the personal stories woven into its streets and shopfronts. We’ll discover why Tooting has long been a place of welcome, offering a sense of community, resilience, and renewal to those seeking a new beginning, and how it continues to embrace newcomers while honouring its diverse heritage.