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.