Food Waste Reduction Cooking Classes

Both events during the weekends of 15^th & 22^nd June were really well received by residents. They were so much fun to run, owing in no small part to the fantastic engagement from members of our community who rolled up their sleeves and worked hard to make delicious meals, together with ClimateYouChange members and volunteers. There was such a lovely feeling of camaraderie!

We were lucky to be helped by CYC member, Mandy whose experience as a chef really helped make the first class a success and provided us with best practice in the kitchen to apply to the second. Thank you Mandy!

Working in small teams we cooked up a variety of meals using ingredients commonly discarded, showing residents how to reduce kitchen waste whilst whipping up tasty, nutritious, affordable meals.

We enjoyed sitting down together and sharing the food in the adjoining hall, alongside other residents who weren’t able to fit in the kitchen. We took the opportunity to educate everyone on what we had made and why; sharing practical tips on food waste reduction and eating a climate change combatting diet, including increasing plant-based food.