Festive start: Culinary old town market opens in Hattingen!

Festive start: Culinary old town market opens in Hattingen!

On June 19, 2025, St. George's Church in Hattingen will be the meeting point for gourmets when the Culinary Old Town Market (KAM) is ceremoniously opened. The service, which begins at 11:30 a.m., promises not only spiritual but also culinary highlights. The Catholic community of St. Peter and Paul as well as the festival hosts are invited, who will enrich the market with their specialties. Ruhrkanal.news reports that the musical accompaniment by organ and saxophone will create a festive atmosphere. In his sermon, Pastor Hansjörg Federmann will address the topic of hospitality, a promising concern in times when community is becoming increasingly important.

“You are invited to celebrate the day with us!” shouts Pastor Federmann in his invitation. Mayor Dirk Glaser will also be present in a welcoming speech and emphasize the importance of the market for the city. The event promises to be a feast for the senses with community at the forefront.

Culinary diversity in the old town market

The Culinary Old Town Market is more than just a place for foodies; it will be a meeting place. This is also shown by the trend towards church catering projects, which are increasingly aimed at those who recognize deer and those who have previously had little to do with the church. Especially in times when many people are attracted by the food options in churches, it becomes clear that the church can be an open place for everyone. Reformed.info emphasizes that modern forms of church promote exchange without creating pressure to consume.

The example of the Old Rectory in Muri, which has been a popular meeting place for brunch and co-working since 2021, shows how creative concepts can be implemented to make church offerings more attractive. These types of meeting places allow people who might not initially think to go to church to have the opportunity to experience community and hospitality first hand.

A celebration for the whole family

The opening of the Culinary Old Town Market will certainly be an occasion that many people in Hattingen and the surrounding area will be happy to take part in. It is precisely such events that not only create good cooperation, but also ensure that new networks and friendships can be created. A few years ago, an older woman who never came to traditional offerings was still welcomed by the opportunity to attend market day. Stories like these show how important hospitality is.

The culinary old town market and the opening service cannot be missed. They offer a platform that goes far beyond culinary delights and promotes intercultural and intergenerational exchange. It will be exciting to see how this market will develop and what delicacies the festival hosts have in store. Definitely worth a visit!