The Neighbourhood Cook

Throughout the year Don, Roana and Jan will be running cooking sessions on a variety of topics. This would be a perfect course for anyone wanting to learn basic cooking skills, use fresh ingredients, keep costs down and make meals go further. Not to mention cooking can be a very enjoyable experience, especially when doing it with a small group of people!

Courses in 2026:

• The Basics of Cooking pt 2: 2nd of February, 11am.
  In our basic cooking sessions, we start by preparing simple dishes and gradually build confidence as we progress to more challenging recipes in future sessions. Join us and learn practical skills such as meal planning, food preparation, and basic cooking techniques, along with plenty of helpful tips to make every day cooking easier, more affordable, and enjoyable.
  Contact Jan | M: 027 710 0022
• Tasty Time Savers: 11th of March, 11am.
  Learn how to prepare several meals at once by making the most of overlapping ingredients. This approach helps you create a variety of simple, tasty recipes in one session, saving both time and money. Meals can be easily stored and quickly reheated for convenient, stress‑free dinners throughout the week, making cooking more manageable and enjoyable.
  Contact Roana | M: 027 701 9382
• Garden to Plate: 2nd of April, 11am.
  We will be creating a simple, tasty meal using fresh, seasonal produce from the Mairehau Neighbourhood Garden. This session offers the opportunity to learn how to turn garden‑grown ingredients into an enjoyable, nourishing meal, while sharing cooking tips and ideas along the way. It’s a relaxed, hands‑on experience that encourages sustainable choices, and brings people together through cooking and connection.
  Contact Don | M: 027 956 9202

Places for each session are limited to eight people so get in quick.