Filfil Cafe

THE DAY HAS COME
The day has come to say our goodbyes. We have been waiting for this day in anticipation for a while now but with a heavy heart I say goodbye.

I am thankful to have taken part in establishing and running a successful business, and have enjoyed it immensely. I'm grateful for a wonderful journey.

I came into this after a career in nursing, to provide for my family and to offer a welcoming and hospitable environment in Brighton, bringing a piece of myself and my culture, and providing delicious authentic food that is reasonably priced

Being able to continue doing this as one grows older in a tough economy without losing one's authenticity and core values is hard.

I knew I could never be a ruthless business woman from the beginning after all it’s not me and it’s not my personality. I have a passion for food, I love people, and I love the way my cafe has brought people from all walks of life together. And I’m a feeder after all I’m a Palestinian mother 🥰 I love seeing people enjoying our food and hopefully in the process learning a little about our culture’s hospitality and warmth .

I am grateful for this journey which I wouldn’t have been able to achieve without the support and help from my husband.

Now it’s time we both say goodbye to you all and hope we see you again soon

I’m grateful and thankful to all my customers and all the lovely staff that have worked hard over the years to make Filfil a successful, warm place you will always stay in our thoughts and memory.
I’m also grateful to our suppliers and to everyone that has contributed to keeping us running.

Over the last few months it has been very difficult to concentrate on the business when we have been witnessing the atrocities in Gaza and Palestine. it’s been hard to even think about or eat food when hundreds of people are starving. Although it has been lovely seeing children come into the cafe to enjoy our food with their parents or on their own, it’s been heartbreaking to think of the thousands of children who are hungry, homeless and orphaned.

After the first very difficult few weeks I found comfort in being at work surrounded by people that cared and supported us, and felt for our people. Although we are all looking on in horror and disbelief at what’s happening, I have found solace in being at work

My journey in life is not yet over, and I’m looking forward to the next chapter. I hope to be able to find a path that will allow me to contribute towards helping others.
Until then we will have a good rest and we thank you all and hope to see you soon

Amal Cashin
ps the new owners will move in on Thursday please come and welcome them in, Katherine & Hakan and you will still see some familiar faces as our staff will remain with them❤️🥰🕊️

Christmas is cancelled in Palestine this year we PRAY that our family & Friends stay safe and our friends in Gaza find food and water and roof over their heads 😢🕊️
May the light shine in our hearts and upon earth may the darkness cease.
PRAY FOR PALESTINE 🕊️❤️

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Donate to Map and bring those children some hope 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

Providing medical aid to Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees For over 30 years, Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) has been reaching out to Palestinian communities, striving to deliver health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement.

Tell Rishi Sunak to protect children. Children are paying the heaviest price as violence in Gaza and Israel escalates. Tell Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to do all he can to protect children.  

'Donate a Dish' scheme: This year we are partnering with Pub in the Park with Tom Kerridge & Friends, who are raising funds for us via their ‘donate-a-dish’ scheme at their Brighton event this July.

This ‘dish’ will feature on every restaurant menu for £3. Rather than being a physical meal, it will act as a means to donate to buy local food parcels/ meals to help those who face food poverty particularly during the cost-of-living crisis. Keep an eye out on all of the restaurant’s menus for the yellow bowl symbol.

Find out more about Pub in the Park’s donate a dish scheme here: https://www.pubintheparkuk.com/about/news/pub-in-the-park-launches-donate-a-dish-scheme

To all attendees & artists Filfil Cafe has been serving falafel in for the past 10years the best in Brighton “and that’s not us saying that “.

We introduced our delicious in the last year , proving to be very popular , delicious healthy alternative to meat taste like a shawarma without the calories come and try it .🥰🇵🇸🇹🇷🇬🇧🇩🇪

If you have a great escape valid ticket present it to the staff at the till and get 10% discount.

We wish all our friend’s family colleagues Eid & customers In the Uk and abroad Eid Mubarak.
رمضان كريم ينعاد على الجميع بالخير والبركه 💖

deliver those amazing treats to food banks around Brighton look them up on Facebook .

Amazing ladies cooking roast lunch for Easter accompanied with amazing treats from our Sussex bake down bakers

Giving Tuesday - JustGiving Giving TuesdayTuesday 29 November is the UN Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people. On this day we are launching an appeal for funds to support young Palestinian musicians, as part of Giving Tuesday.

Wishing all our staff & customers a Merry Christmas & joyful celebrations 🎄

Fantastic deal for the festive season share 3 sides/ mezze / tapas for £10.5 .
Enjoy it on you’re own or share it with a friend .
Tired of shopping stop and enjoy a Middle Eastern feast at .

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