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 transform surplus food into surprising and delicious meals. Discover how to cook by instinct, reduce food waste, and connect with others through creativity. Each session is unique — no measuring, just pure kitchen magic!
WHAT TO EXPECT
💡 Recipe-Free Cooking. Learn to trust your instincts and cook creatively with what you have — no measuring cups needed!
♻️ Plant-Based Meals. Whip up tasty dishes using surplus groceries like bread, fruit, and veggies.
🥦 Collaboration. Work in small groups to invent surprise dishes — a fun, supportive way to learn by doing and share ideas along the way.
🌍 Circular Values. Rooted in Grandma Sita’s philosophy, this workshop connects people through food, creativity, and community spirit.
QUICK DETAILS
🧑🍳 Format: In-person
🌱 Dietary info: Plant-based meals suitable for vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, and omnivores. Not suitable for gluten-free diets.
⏱️ Duration: 2 hours (includes cooking and shared dining)
👤 Ages: Adults 18+ (children welcome if accompanied by an adult participant)
👥 Group size: 6–12 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!
- Discover how to cook delicious plant-based dishes with whatever you have on hand — no recipe needed!
Little Foodies
Let’s cook, play, and save food together!
Led by Grandma Sita, Little Foodies is a joyful, hands-on workshop series designed for children and families. Using surplus ingredients like bread, fruit, and veggies, we create plant-based snacks while learning to reduce food waste in fun, seasonal ways.
👨👩👧 Perfect for intergenerational learning, these workshops invite kids and grown-ups to explore creative zero-waste cooking—from “breakies” and edible holiday trees to spooky snacks and more!
🎨 We cook. We play. We learn.
🍂❄️🌸☀️ With themes inspired by the seasons and joyful celebrations year-round.
🌱 WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL:
✅ Fresh, seasonal, and plant-based ingredients
✅ Made with surplus food to teach sustainable habits
✅ Inclusive and playful, ideal for all family types
✅ Creative, hands-on recipes that turn “waste” into wonder
📌 BONUS
We also offer tailored sessions for schools, afterschool programs, associations, and community or cultural organizations.
QUICK DETAILS
🧑🍳 Format: In-person
🌱 Dietary info: Plant-based. Suitable for vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, and omnivores. Not suitable for gluten-free diets.
⏱️ Duration: 1–1.5 hours (includes cooking and shared dining)
👤 Ages: Families with children aged 0–6 and 6–12
👥 Group size: 6–12 participants
🗣️ Languages: English, Spanish, or Galician
- Fun, hands-on cooking for kids and families — with a zero-waste twist! Ready to cook up some fun and fight food waste together?
Bread Bites Back
Just Crust: The Leftover Bread Workshop
In Just Crust, we transform 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 eager to cook creatively, save money, and reduce waste, all while enjoying seriously tasty food.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
🍽️ How to repurpose stale bread into tasty meals like our “breakies,” tortilla de patatas, gazpacho, fruit puddings, and more.
🗄️ Smart storage hacks to extend bread’s life and prevent mould or drying out.
🍞 How to use the whole loaf — no crust left behind!
📚 The cultural history and zero-waste magic of bread in everyday cooking.
QUICK DETAILS
🧑🍳 Format: In-person
💻 Virtual option: Includes interactive facilitation
🌱 Dietaries: Two plant-based recipes (one savoury + one sweet). Suitable for vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, and omnivores. Not suitable for gluten-free diets.
⏱️ Duration: 1.5 hours, including cooking and enjoying two recipes (flexible)
👤 Ages: Adults 18+ (children welcome with an accompanying adult participant)
👥 Group size: 6–12 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!
- Bread may go stale, but it should never go to waste! Learn how to make the most of every slice with flavor and creativity.
No Waste Sensory Party
A Zero-Waste Culinary Experience That Awakens the Senses
A Sensorial Party is more than a workshop—it’s a joyful celebration of sustainable living through food. This intimate, hands-on experience invites you to discover how zero-waste principles can transform how we cook, eat, and connect.
WHAT TO EXPECT
👋 Engage your senses — Touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound come alive in a rich, immersive experience.
♻️ Zero-waste cooking — Learn clever techniques to transform food that might otherwise go to waste into delicious dishes.
🤝 Meaningful connections — Share stories, flavours, and conversations around the table for a truly memorable experience.
📌 BONUS
We offer tailored, accessible sessions to create an inclusive, no-waste sensory experience —contact us to discuss your needs!
QUICK DETAILS
🧑🍳 Format: In-person
💻 Virtual option: Includes interactive facilitation
🌱 Dietaries: Plant-based experience for vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, and omnivores. Not suitable for gluten-free diets.
⏱️ Duration: 1.5 hours, including cooking and dining
👤 Age: 18+ (kids welcome with an adult who’s also participating)
👥 Small group: 6–12 participants
🗣️ Languages: English, Spanish, or Galician
- Explore New Sensations. Discover Sustainable Fun. Are You Ready for the No Waste Sensory Party?
Custom Workshop
Zero-waste, plant-based cooking — Grandma Sita's way
Looking for a hands-on, high-impact session tailored to your group or community? Our Custom Workshops are designed around your goals to inspire real change against food waste.
POPULAR TOPICS
🛒 Food Labels & Expiry Dates
Decode “best before” vs. “use by” to reduce waste at home and beyond.
🥕 Smart Food Storage
Easy tips to keep food fresh longer and minimize waste.
👵👧 Intergenerational Zero-Waste Tips
Sustainable practices passed down and adapted for today’s kitchen.
🌍 Reducing Waste Farm to Fork
Learn where food waste happens and how you can help stop it.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✔️ Tailored & hands-on
✔️ Virtual or in-person
✔️ English, Spanish, or Galician
⏰ 1–2 hours (flexible)
👥 Small groups
- Grandma Sita’s sessions serve up the skills you need to take action fast. Ready to cook up your own workshop adventure?
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., DISIE Hub Master’s Thesis Student
"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 Team Member
"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., UNYA Copenhagen Team member
the MAESTRA
Cooking Fun, Waste None
Grandma Sita teaches her passion for zero-waste, 100% plant-based cooking to people of all ages and cultures with a warm and inviting style. Her teaching style combines tradition, creativity, and care, making each workshop feel at home.
In her workshops, she invites you to rethink how you use food, discover the joy of improvisational cooking, and embrace sustainable living.
Our impact
Rescuing Food. Inspiring Change.
2.300kg food rescued
120 zero-waste workshops
500 households reached
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