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"Revive Haverfordwest: Help Curiosity Kitchen Thrive`

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Help Curiosity Kitchen Grow in Haverfordwest

As a chef, I’ve always loved using my skills to create food that’s both comforting and exciting. From artisan pastries and handmade bread to savoury pizzas and focaccia sandwiches, I enjoy experimenting with techniques to bring out the best flavours. What started as a small stall at the Friday farmers market has grown into Curiosity Kitchen, a little shop in Haverfordwest made possible with the support of my family and a government grant.

For the past several months, I’ve been working seven days a week, pouring my heart into making fresh, handmade treats and dishes. The response has been incredible, and I’ve built a loyal community of customers who appreciate what I do. But as much as I’ve achieved, I know this is just the beginning of what Curiosity Kitchen could become.

Running a small business is tough—especially in a town centre facing challenges from larger chains and neglect. To grow Curiosity Kitchen and create something truly special for Haverfordwest, I need help—not just financial, but potentially from someone who shares my passion for food, creativity, and community.

How Your Support Can Help
In the short term, your contributions will help me:

Expand seating to accommodate more customers.
Test evening openings featuring chef-crafted Neapolitan pizza.
Make small but essential upgrades, like fitting new doors and improving the space.
These changes will allow me to take the first steps toward creating a more welcoming and accessible Curiosity Kitchen for my amazing customers.

But I’m also working toward a bigger dream: transforming Curiosity Kitchen into a vibrant, multifunctional venue that serves as a cornerstone for the revitalisation of Haverfordwest town centre.

An Invitation to Collaborate
I know I can’t grow this dream alone. In the long term, I’m seeking a like-minded partner or collaborator to join me on this journey. Whether it’s someone with complementary skills, shared ambition, or a passion for building something meaningful, I’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what I envision for the future of Curiosity Kitchen:

A 30-seater venue for artisan food and memorable community events.
Neapolitan Pizza & Pasta Evenings, offering high-quality, chef-crafted dishes.
Weekly Supper Clubs with intimate, themed dining experiences.
Community-focused events like quiz nights, book clubs, and creative meet-ups.
Please reach out if you share my vision and want to explore what we could create together—whether as a business partner, investor, or creative collaborator. Let’s transform Curiosity Kitchen into something that’s not only about food but about connection, creativity, and community.

Why I Need You
As the sole owner and operator of Curiosity Kitchen, I’ve poured everything into this little shop—from creating every dish to managing the day-to-day operations. But expanding into this next chapter requires help.

Your contributions to this GoFundMe campaign, no matter how small, will go toward:

Expanding and improving the current unit.
Testing evening pizza openings.
Moving closer to the vision of Curiosity Kitchen as a hub for food and community in Haverfordwest.
If you can’t contribute financially, I’d still love your support by sharing this page with others who might be able to help—or even connecting me with someone who’d be excited to collaborate on this journey.

For more about my story and my plans, visit Curiosity Kitchen

Thank you so much for being part of this journey—your kindness and encouragement mean everything. Together, we can create something truly special for Haverfordwest!
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