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Hello,
My name is Mate, and I come from Georgia. I’ve worked hard, studied tirelessly, and followed one dream: to open a small restaurant in Brussels filled with warmth, love, and the unforgettable flavors of my childhood.
Chez Mate is not just a business — it is the taste of my mother’s and grandmother’s cooking, the memories I carried with me when I left home.
My Journey
Coming to Belgium was not easy. I didn’t speak French, so I learned every day, word by word.
I proudly completed the Refoodgees culinary program, which taught me teamwork, confidence, and how food can bring people together.
Then something incredible happened:
I won a place at the Kokotte Horeca Incubator (hub.brussels) — a real opportunity for beginner chefs to run their own restaurant for 5 months.
This means:
I have a location.
Guests are waiting.
I can finally share the best of Georgian cuisine with Brussels.
If these 5 months go well, I can open my own permanent restaurant.
Why I Need Your Help
Most things are ready — I bought some equipment and obtained all necessary permits.
Now I need 5,000 € to buy the final kitchen equipment and dishes to work safely and professionally from day one.
This is the last barrier between me and a dream I never imagined could become real.
❤️ Why Your Support Means Everything
Even 5 euros makes a real difference.
Your help allows me to:
✔ Turn a young migrant’s dream into reality
✔ Bring Georgian culture to Europe
✔ Prove that hard work and hope matter
✔ Take the chance that could change my life
I cannot do this alone.
But with you — I can.
Thank you for every euro, every share, and every bit of support.
Chez Mate will always welcome you with love.


