Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start the process?

It’s really simple. Start by securing a commitment from your group of friends or associates that want to make soup together.

Then, go to the Group Bookings section of the Soup Sisters/Broth Brothers web site and check our available dates for soup making at any one of our locations across the country.

When you find a suitable date, just contact us at the designated email address for your city to reserve the space and confirm your booking.

Please note variations in times, dates, and minimum and maximum group size for each city.

Who provides the recipes and ingredients?

All recipes for Soup Sisters events come from our recipe section of the website and have been submitted by Soup Sister participants. The ingredients for all of our soups will be provided by our commercial kitchen partners.

Do we need to bring pots and pans or other kitchen utensils?

No. All pots, pans and cooking utensils will be provided by our commercial kitchen partners.

What are the costs to the group?

Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers events are charged at $50 per person to cover the cost of all ingredients, kitchen facilities, Chef facilitator, kitchen staff, your meal and wine at the event.

Can men attend Soup Sisters events?

Absolutely! Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers welcomes men and women at all of our soup-making events.

How else can I support this great idea?

Click here to go to our Soup Support section of the website where you will find several really great options on other ways to support Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers

What do we do with our soup once it is made?

Groups will be provided with 1-litre glass containers to ensure consistent and safe storage of all soups. Each container will have a customizable label to allow you to name your soup, list every ingredient (for allergy-alerts) and specify your date of packaging. Space on the label is also available to add the name of your group or the individuals who participated in your soup-making event. See sample label below.

Where does the soup go once it is packaged?

Your soup containers will be picked up by our volunteers the morning after your event and delivered to our recipient.

• Soups made at The Cookbook Co. Cooks will be delivered to the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter , Awo Taan Healing Lodge and The Doorway.
• Soups made at Sunterra Market Keynote will be delivered to the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter , Awo Taan Healing Lodge and The Doorway.
• Soups made at dish cooking studio will be delivered to Interval House.
• Soups made at Great Cooks on Eight will be delivered to Women's Habitat and Eva's Initiatives.
Soups made at the Dirty Apron Cooking School will be delivered toKate Booth House, Broadway Youth Resource Centre and Koomseh Transition House.
• Soups made at The Urban Element will be delivered to Interval House Ottawa and Oshki Kizis Lodge.
• Soups made at Sunterra Commerce Place will be delivered to WIN House and YESS.
• Soups made at Okanagan Street Food will be delivered to Kelowna Women's Shelter.
• Soups made at The London Chef will be delivered to Victoria Women’s Transition House.
• Soups made at Diamond Willow Artisan Retreat will be delivered to Rowan House.
• Soups made at The Culinary Studio will be delivered to ROOF and Marillac Place.

Many of our soup recipients have a dedicated soup freezer especially for Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers soups for easy access and convenience.

Containers

Glass containers that are re-usable, freezer, oven, and microwave safe in a 4-cup size are provided for each group at both venues.

How can I help network Soup Sisters?

Business cards with space to include your name and contact information will be provided to all groups at soup-making events to allow easy networking and to help you share the Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers concept with others who may want to form their own soup-making groups.

Also email our website www.soupsisters.org to your friends, family and colleagues encouraging them to book their own soup-making event. Networking is the key to our growth and sustainability!

 

Can we make soups at home?

No, unfortunately not. In order to ensure food safety for our recipients all soups must be made within the controlled environment of our partner certified kitchens.

Can we make soups for other organizations?

Currently, Soup Sisters makes soups only for women’s shelters and Broth Brothers makes soups for youth in transition.

Do I need to know how to cook?

Definitely not! All Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers functions will be facilitated by a Chef or professional cook.

What if I am an individual without a group?

You can still make soup! Please contact us at info@soupsisters.org and we will be happy to place you into a group on a date that works for you.