The Beat Asia sends our love and deepest condolences to everyone affected by the Tai Po fire.

Hong Kong’s F&B scene is coming together after the tragic Wang Fuk Court fire, which has affected over 1,900 families in Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Restaurants, cafés, bars, hospitality groups, and homegrown brands have launched initiatives to support all the victims, their families, and those affected by the fire.

Just within hours and days, volunteers across the city have started organizing fundraisers, donation drives, and community-led efforts, showing the close-knit spirit of Hong Kong’s community. This includes the city's F&B industry, so when you dine out, consume consciously this December and visit a restaurant, event, or bar, with a purpose. Many venues are pledging a portion of their profits to local organizations like the Hong Kong Red Cross and Feeding Hong Kong, whilst others are donating proceeds directly to the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court Relief Fund. Here’s a rundown of all the establishments that have stepped up:

Food rescue app CHOMP is leading the community with their upcoming Friendsmas AFTER DARK event co-organized with Soho House and Fēnxiǎng, a rescued feast and late-night disco happening on Dec. 11. The event will directly donate 100% of net profits to Bethune House's Tai Po fire relief efforts supporting affected women migrant domestic workers, offering Hong Kongers a way to give back while spending time together for the holidays. Tickets can be bought here.

Six of JIA Group's chefs will be gathering at Louise in PMQ for a charity dinner on Dec. 9, 100% of proceeds will be donated to the Hong Kong Red Cross. Chef Loïc Portalier of Louise, Chef Antimo Maria Merone of Estro, Chef Ricardo Chaneton of Mono, Andō's Chef Agustin Balbi, 22 Ships by Chef Antonio Oviedo, and Chef Manav Tuli of Leela designed a special menu priced at HK$3,888 + 10% per guest, inclusive of food and wine pairings, with additional special wines available for purchase donated by guests and friends of JIA Group. Reserve your place here.

Hospitality group Black Sheep Restaurants has kickstarted multiple initiatives, including a donation of HKD$100,000 from the Black Sheep Family Fund to support relief efforts for the Tai Po community. They will also have an optional HKD$10 donation across all restaurants until Dec. 31, where they will match every dollar donated to fund Feeding Hong Kong's Tai Po relief efforts. They are also preparing hot meal deliveries for displaced families.

Zuma Hong Kong will be hosting a charity event on Dec. 9 from 4-7pm to raise funds for Yan Chai Hospital where they will donate and match all proceeds from their Nomikai terrace cocktail menu sold during the event.

Representing Hong Kong's bar scene, The Poet is donating all proceeds from its Lychee Spritz cocktail from Nov. 28 to Dec. 5 to support the Wang Fuk Court Relief Fund. Over at Bar Leone, the team has pledged all proceeds from their monthly charity cocktail to aid victims, while partnering with The More Good Foundation to serve as a neighborhood drop-off point for in-kind donations. Coa and The Savory Project have pledged a donation of HKD$50,000 to the Support Fund to Wang Fuk Court, adding prominent backing to the ongoing relief efforts.

Coffee chain Arabica Hong Kong is contributing to the relief effort, pledging 20% of all Kyoto Latte drink sales for the rest of the year (2025) to Feeding Hong Kong.

Local craft brewery Hong Kong Beer Co. has also extended support, donating HKD$200,000 to the Hong Kong Red Cross Appeal.

In one of the largest private donations so far, the Lee Kum Kee family and Lee Kum Kee Group have contributed HKD$30 million to the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court Relief Fund.

Fast food chains including Jollibee Hong Kong and McDonalds Hong Kong have opened their doors to the local community, with their Tai Po branches offering complimentary food and beverages to affected residents.

Cooking schools like the Vegan Cooking School are also holding family-friendly Christmas baking classes on Dec. 13 in support of the cause, with Gingerbread cookies, Snowman truffles, and Chocolate Pastry Stars on the menu! 100% of their proceeds will be donated directly to Feeding Hong Kong.

Over the weekend of Nov. 29-30, numerous restaurants and bars held initiatives to immediately provide support those affected by the recent fire.

The Green Door donated 100% of their gross income to support relief and recovery efforts for everyone (people and animals) affected through Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Hong Kong and Hong Kong Red Cross last Nov. 29.

Penicillin and Lockdown contributed to The Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court through a donation drive. Barkada donated to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals from their income last Nov. 30. Tell Camellia and BAR CODE donated 100% of their revenue on Nov. 29 in support of those affected.

Critical Mass Space gave 100% of their proceeds from CRITICAL MASS merch sold at their Nov. 29 event to The More Good Foundation.

Others on social media have also called on people to support restaurants in Tai Po after the fire.

To donate directly, Feeding Hong Kong is currently working with local organizations on immediate assistance and is accepting donations at their warehouse at Unit 715-17, Block A2, Yau Tong Industrial City, 17-25 Ko Fai Road.

With the list still growing, Hong Kong’s spirit of family and community continues to shine even during trying times. For more charities and donation drives in Hong Kong, please check out The Beat Hong Kong’s consolidated list for more information.

Note, there are countless organizations across the city in addition to those mentioned above who are raising funds and running donation drives, this is not an exhaustive list. Contact us on Instagram @thebeat.hkg or via hello@thebeat.asia to share additional resources and initiatives.