Hands-on learning for healthy food, people & planet
Cooking & Sustainability Workshop Experiences
Hands-on, expert-led workshops connecting food, health, and sustainability
Our Sustainability & Nutrition Workshops are designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and accessible, offering a supportive environment to learn about food, health, and sustainability at a comfortable, accessible pace and level
Led by an MBA-qualified Sustainable Food & Agriculture specialist and Naturopathic Chef, each session focuses on cooking for health, with practical guidance on nutrition that supports energy, digestion, brain health, immunity, joint health, and healthy ageing
Workshops include hands-on cooking, tasting, and discussion, with activities adapted to suit different abilities and levels of independence. Sessions can be delivered with additional support, simplified tasks, or demonstration-led formats where needed.
Each workshop is structured to build confidence and practical skills, helping participants feel more comfortable making everyday food choices that support wellbeing, independence, and enjoyment of food.
Sessions can be delivered on-site within supported or retirement living settings, in private homes, or at our venue, and are designed to be social, relaxed, and enjoyable, an opportunity to learn, connect, and share food together
Practical, sustainable & fun skills for life
All workshops are designed to engage, empower, & inspire whilst having fun, and build curiosity, confidence, and a sense of accomplishment while demonstrating the real-world impact of healthy, sustainable choices
Delivered with professional Sustainability & Nutrition expertise, and Enhanced DBS checked instructor
Some Workshop topics we cover
Choose from one of the Workshop topics below, or mix and match and we will adapt the content to be specific to your group needs and objectives
1. Sustainability for Healthy People & Healthy Planet
- Explore the links between soil health, farming methods, nutrient density, and human, animal, and environmental health
- Understand why buying local and seasonal matters for biodiversity, climate resilience, and the economy
- Learn how to make informed food and lifestyle choices for health and sustainability
2. Britain on a Plate: Celebrating UK seasonal & Heritage produce
- Discover seasonal UK produce, including Heritage grains, pulses, legumes, and seeds
- Explore seasonal fruits, vegetables and their nutritional benefits
- Learn to plan menus that reflect seasonal availability and maximise flavour and nutrients
3. The Gut Blueprint 1: Foundations of Gut Health & Introduction to Fermentation
- Understand the role of gut health in physical and mental wellbeing
- Learn how the way our food is grown and produced impacts gut health
- Explore the mind-gut axis and its influence on mood and energy
4. The Gut Blueprint 2: Functional Fermented drinks
- Understand the role of gut health in physical and mental wellbeing
- Learn how the way our food is grown and produced impacts gut health
- Explore the mind-gut axis and its influence on mood and cognition
5. Food as Medicine: Functional foods that support immunity & resilience
- Explore food as medicine and the role of functional foods in supporting health
- Learn about medicinal fungi and herbs and how they can enhance immunity and resilience
- Gain practical knowledge to incorporate functional foods into daily meals
6. Eating for Brain health, focus & longevity
- Understand nutrition for cognitive function, ADHD/ASD support, and sustained energy.
- Explore functional foods for hormone balance, mood regulation, and healthy ageing.
- Learn strategies to optimise brain health and overall metabolic wellbeing through diet.
7. Zero Waste cooking: Reducing waste & maximising nutrition
- Apply zero-waste principles in cooking, using nose-to-tail and root-to-fruit approaches
- Learn techniques to minimise food waste while maximising flavour and nutrition
- Practical tips for sustainable cooking habits at home
- Reducing plastic in the kitchen
8. Gluten-Free Baking: Creating gluten-free with confidence
- Learn to bake breads, cakes, and treats entirely gluten-free with confidence
- Focus on UK gluten-free flours, including pulse, seed, and legume flours
- Gain practical skills to create consistent, flavourful gluten-free baked goods
9. Plant-forward plates: Healthy, natural, flavoursome plant-forward cooking
- Explore plant-forward cooking for health and sustainability
- Less but better meat & fish, with plants as the star
- Learn to create umami flavours and depth using plant-based ingredients
- Practical techniques for plant-based, dairy-free sauces, dressings
10. Plant-based Baking: 100% plant-based baking
- Learn to bake cakes, breads, desserts entirely without animal products while maintaining texture and flavour
- Explore plant-based ingredients such as nut, seed and legume flours, as well as fats and binders
- Gain practical techniques to achieve structure, moisture and richness in plant-based baking
11. Global wisdom: Culinary traditions for Health & Sustainability
- Discover lessons from world cuisines on nutrition, sustainability, and functional foods
- Explore traditional cooking practices that enhance health and minimise environmental impact
- Gain practical ideas for incorporating global health traditions into everyday meals
Why our Workshops are different
Flexible, engaging workshops designed to bring practical cooking, nutrition, and sustainability learning to life anywhere in the UK.
- Hands-on and interactive: Encouraging curiosity, creativity, and practical problem-solving
- With or without cooking equipment: Practical skills and knowledge can be delivered anywhere, without the need for a kitchen. We adapt content based on what you have
- Adaptable: Suitable for different ages, abilities, and group sizes; available as half-day sessions or a series culminating in an award
- Your or our venues: Delivered at your venue, a local community space, or one of our partner venues in London, South East, South, or Midlands, including on-site at local farms for immersive learning experiences
- We manage everything: From start to finish, including sourcing ingredients and connecting with local sustainable suppliers
- Experienced educator: Led by a DBS-checked facilitator and keynote speaker with extensive subject knowledge
- Safe and structured: Fully risk-assessed, ensuring thorough learning and a professional, structured experience
- Outcome focused: Aligned to Corporate Sustainability & Wellbeing goals
On-Farm hosted Workshops
On-Farm Workshops, hosted at one of our partner farm venues (London, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire), for truly immersive learning
Sessions include a Farm walk & talk, where participants learn about the challenges of a working UK farm. Full catered seasonal lunch provided, and coffee, tea, drinks throughout
Ready to find out more?
3 easy next steps you can take:
- Send me an email to ask questions about a Workshop idea
- Complete the Workshop enquiry form below with your Workshop idea, indicative numbers and dates, and I’ll get back to you
- Schedule a call below with me, to talk through a Workshop idea
Workshop enquiry form
CONNECT WITH ME
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julie@sustainablekitchenconsultants.com