Workshops
Let’s Cook with Purpose!
- 👉 From Waste to Wow • Little Foodies • Bread Bites Back • No Waste Sensory Party • Custom Workshop
From Waste to Wow
Zero-waste, plant-based cooking — no recipe needed!
Join Grandma Sita for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll turn surplus food into surprising, delicious meals. Learn to cook with instinct, reduce food waste, and connect through creativity. Each session is unique — no measuring, just magic!
💡Recipe-Free Cooking. Learn to trust your instincts and cook creatively with what you have — no measuring cups are needed!
♻️ Plant-Based Meals. Make delicious meals using surplus groceries like bread, fruit, and veggies.
🥦 Collaboration. Work in small groups to create surprise dishes — a fun, supportive way to learn by doing and share ideas as you go.
🌍 Circular Values. Rooted in Grandma Sita’s philosophy, this workshop connects people through food, creativity, and community.
QUICK DETAILS
🧑🍳 Format: In-person (local impact)
⏱️ Duration: 2 hours, including cooking and dining
👥 How you’ll work: in small groups (6–10+ participants)
🌱 Dietaries: Plant-based diet. Not suitable for gluten-free diets (flexible)
🗣️ Languages: English, Spanish, or Galician
- Discover how to turn everyday leftovers and surplus ingredients into flavorful, plant-based meals — all without following a recipe.
Little Foodies
Let’s cook, play, and save food together!
Led by Grandma Sita, these fun, hands-on sessions use surplus food to teach sustainable habits through plant-based treats like breakies, edible holiday trees, and spooky snacks.
🌱 Fresh, seasonal, and plant-based.
🍞 Made with surplus ingredients like bread, fruit, and veggies.
👨👩👧 Intergenerational, inclusive, and joyful.
🎨 Creative ways to turn “food waste” into tasty treats.
🌍 Seasonal Themes. We offer a variety of Little Foodies workshops throughout the year, each one themed around joyful, seasonal celebrations:
🍂 Autumn – Harvest & Halloween
❄️ Winter – Christmas & Carnival
🌸 Spring – Easter & Blooming
☀️ Summer – Sun & Holidays
Available formats:
🧑🍳 In-person (best for local impact)
Duration: 1 hour (flexible)
Group size: 8-12 participants
Languages: English, Spanish, or Galician
- Fun, hands-on cooking for kids and families — with a zero-waste twist!
Bread Bites Back
Just crust – The leftover bread
Bread may go stale, but it should never go to waste! In Just Crust, we turn leftover bread into a delicious line-up of plant-based dishes—from savoury tapas to sweet treats. This hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to cook creatively, save money, and reduce waste—all while enjoying seriously tasty food.
What you’ll learn:
• How to repurpose stale bread into meals like “tortilla de patatas”, gazpacho, “breakies”, fruit puddings, and more
• Smart storage hacks to extend bread life and avoid mould or drying out
• How to use the whole loaf—no crust left behind!
• The cultural history and zero-waste power of bread in everyday cooking
Available formats:
🧑🍳 In-person (best for local impact)
💻 Virtual (includes interactive facilitation)
Duration: 1.5-2.5 hours (flexible)
Recipes: 1 Savory + 1 Sweet (flexible)
Group size: 6–10+ participants
Languages: English, Spanish, or Galician
- Perfect for small intergenerational groups, team-building, community kitchens, cooking clubs, and anyone curious about creative, low-waste living.
No Waste Sensory Party
A Zero-Waste Culinary Experience That Awakens the Senses
A Sensorial Party is more than a workshop—it’s a celebration of sustainable living through food. This intimate, hands-on experience invites participants to explore how zero-waste principles can transform the way we cook, eat, and connect.
Using rescued, seasonal, and plant-based ingredients, we’ll show you how to turn what many overlook into something unforgettable. Every dish we prepare tells a story—of mindful choices, cultural traditions, and a future where no food is wasted.
Together, we’ll:
• Engage all five senses—touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound—in a rich, immersive experience.
• Learn zero-waste cooking methods and Create delicious dishes from food that would otherwise go to waste.
• Connect with others through shared stories, flavours, and meaningful conversations around the table.
Available formats:
🧑🍳 In-person (best for local impact)
💻 Virtual (includes interactive facilitation)
Duration: 1.5-2.5 hours (flexible)
Group size: 6–10+ participants
Languages: English, Spanish, or Galician
- Perfect for small groups, team-building, community events, or anyone looking to deepen their connection to food and sustainability in a creative and heartfelt way.
Custom Workshop
Zero-waste, plant-based cooking — no recipe needed!
Looking for a hands-on, high-impact session designed specifically for your group, community, or organization? Our Custom Workshops are built around your goals, audience, and context—offering engaging, practical, and inspiring experiences that drive real change in the fight against food waste.
Popular topics include:
Understanding Food Labels & Expiry Dates
Learn how to decode “best before” and “use by” labels to prevent avoidable waste at home or in shared spaces.Smart Food Storage
Discover easy and effective ways to store fresh, frozen, and pantry foods to extend shelf life and cut down waste.Intergenerational Zero-Waste Tips
Explore sustainable food practices passed down through generations—and how to adapt them for modern kitchens.Reducing Waste from Farm to Fork
Understand the food system’s waste hotspots and how individuals, families, and institutions can make a difference.
Each session is:
✔️ Customizable and hands-on
✔️ Virtual or in-person
✔️ Available in English, Spanish, or Galician
Duration: 1–2 hours (flexible)
Group size: 4–10+ participants
- We create sessions that empower participants with the knowledge and tools to take immediate action.
Testimonials
What our Participants Say
"Makes learning fun"
I had a fantastic time at the “From Waste to Wow” cooking workshop! Grandma Sita is delightful and makes learning fun. I loved discovering how to reduce food waste and create tasty plant-based meals with what we have. These are essential skills everyone should learn!
Emilie T., Thesis Student DISIE Hub
"Brings so much joy"
Grandma Sita brings so much joy to Forældrenes Børneklub! She hosts fun zero-waste cooking workshops for Little Foodies, where families create tasty plant-based meals and learn tips to reduce food waste. It’s no surprise that everyone in our community loves her!
Marie O., Forældrenes Børneklub
"A second life for bread!"
I never imagined stale bread could be this versatile and delicious! Bread Bites Back was eye-opening—we turned old crusts into tasty tapas and sweet puddings with zero waste. The workshop was fun, hands-on, and packed with clever tips I now use every day. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to waste less and eat better!
Laura M., Blossom Volunteer
"An unforgettable sensory journey"
The No Waste Sensory Party was unlike anything I’ve experienced. It wasn’t just about cooking—it was about reconnecting with food in every sense. The smells, textures, and stories shared made the session deeply meaningful. I left feeling inspired to cook more mindfully and waste less.
Sara G., Team member UNYA Copenhagen
OUR GRAN-TEACHER
Cooking Fun, Waste None
Led by the ever-inspiring Grandma Sita, our workshops invite you to rethink how you use food, embrace improvisational cooking, and find joy in sustainable living. You’ll get hands-on experience, grandma’s guidance, and plenty of time to cook and enjoy the food together.
With a warm, welcoming style and a passion for plant-based, zero-waste cooking, Grandma Sita has taught across generations and cultures. Her teaching blends tradition, creativity, and care — making every workshop feel like home.
- Zero-waste, plant-based cooking
- Supportive, inclusive learning
- Eat what you make — and save food doing it
Our impact
Rescuing Food. Inspiring Change.
2.300kg food rescued
120 zero-waste workshops
500 households reached
Are you interested in teaming up?
While Grandma Sita specializes in supporting zero-waste, we are always open to collaborating on special projects. Have ideas you want to bounce around? Please reach out—we’d love to hear from you!
