Maryport café's doing Christmas dinner on a pay-what-you-can basis, so get your name down Maryport café offers a pay-what-you-can Christmas dinner, and places are limited

Marina View Café down at Maryport marina is putting on Christmas dinner from noon till 3pm on the day, and you pay what you can. It's for anybody on their own or skint, but you need to book.

This one's for anybody round Maryport who's looking at Christmas Day on their own or can't stretch to a proper dinner, and for folk who know somebody in that boat.

Marina View Café, down by the marina in Maryport, is doing a pay-what-you-can Christmas dinner on Friday 25 December, noon till 3pm. The idea is a hot meal and a bit of company for people who'd otherwise be sat by themselves, or who are finding money tight.

There aren't loads of places and you have to book. You can ask for a seat for yourself or put somebody else's name forward.

The café was started by chef Sean Peck and has been open four years. It won the People's Choice award at the North West Family Business Awards in 2025, according to the News & Star, which reported the Christmas plan on Thursday. We couldn't find the booking form anywhere online except the café's social media.

Pay what you can means there's no set price. You give what you can afford, even if that's not much.

What you can do: to book or nominate somebody, ring the café on 07454 024143, the number on its website, or nip in and ask. If you know a neighbour or relative who'd be on their own, have a word with them first and then book for them. Don't leave it too late, places are limited.

Marina View Café at Maryport marina will serve a pay-what-you-can Christmas dinner on 25 December from noon to 3pm for people who would otherwise be alone or can't afford a festive meal. Spaces are limited and must be booked.

This is for anyone in or around Maryport facing Christmas Day alone or unable to afford a festive meal, and for people who know someone who is.

Marina View Café, by the marina in Maryport, will serve a pay-what-you-can Christmas dinner on Friday 25 December from noon to 3pm. The café says the meal is meant to offer warm food and company to people who might otherwise spend the day on their own, or who are struggling financially.

Places are limited and must be booked in advance. You can ask for a place for yourself or nominate someone else.

The café was founded by chef Sean Peck and opened four years ago. It was named People's Choice winner at the North West Family Business Awards in 2025, according to the News & Star, which reported the Christmas plan on Thursday. We have not been able to find the booking form online outside the café's social media.

Pay what you can means there is no set price. People pay whatever they are able to afford, which can mean very little.

What you can do: to book or nominate someone, phone the café on 07454 024143, the number on its website, or call in and ask in person. If you know a neighbour or relative who would be on their own, it may be worth asking them first, then booking on their behalf. Book early, as places are limited.