Education and Workshops

We run a number of food workshops in local primary schools . Designed to help children understand where food comes from and the impact of food waste, giving them the opportunity to try new food and learn basic cookery skills. The children have become Waste Warriors and love what we do. We also run cookery workshops in community settings helping young families and vulnerable adults to learn how to cook healthy and nutritious meals on a limited budget. See the gallery below of our Primary School workshops and the Testimonials from the Pupils and Teachers. Please get in touch if you are interested in being part of our education programme.

What our Waste Warriors, Teachers and Parents say:

“Our relationship with Pickle Palace predates Covid. Hannah worked through school inspiring pupils, parents and teachers alike (her endless enthusiasm even got this sceptical Head Teacher eating sprouts!) It was the support for our wider school community during the pandemic that really cemented Pickle Palace's place in the High Spen heart. Week after week, after week, our families in need were gifted boxes of essentials from Pickle Palace. The mammoth organisational task was matched only by the sensitivity and kindness of all involved. During such a dark time, they were a genuine ray of light - utterly humbling to witness.”

Mr Firth - Head Teacher
“Just want to say a huge thank you to whoever runs the Waste Warriors at High Spen School. My son (Joseph) used to eat ANYTHING you gave him as a baby but since about 3 he's been soooooo picky and won't try anything new, but he comes home from WW telling me the new things he's tried and what u can do with them (Im currently cultivating an avacado seed on my windowsill), he loves coming (he chose it over football) so thank you so much for the hard work you put in.”

Parent
“People are very lovely and welcoming, done a range of different types of food which was not just a learning experience but a lot of fun.”

Parent
“I really enjoy the sessions, having a laugh, learning new skills and trying new foods.”

Waste Warrior
“The sessions have been amazing, trying new foods, new ways to cook, different ingredients to use instead of food being bland. Really enjoyed it!”

Waste Warrior
I have really enjoyed these sessions loving trying new foods and learning about adding in new flavours to foods.

Waste Warrior
“Very friendly and welcoming. Learnt new things. Well planned sessions. Really good range of food.”

Parent
“Hannah is kind, positive and very knowledgable about all the different cultures of food. Looking forward to more sessions.”

Parent
“Thoroughly enjoyed this cooking course. Learned much and met new people, a very happy learning experience.”

Parent
“Had an amazing time. Learning different techniques on how to cook a great range of types of food and also sharing new techniques with an amazing group of friendly people. Can’t wait until next courses start and share with hopefully new members and friends.”

Teacher
“I have extremely enjoyed these sessions. It is always a pleasure to do these with Hannah. I love food.”

Waste Warrior
“Pickle palace is an AMAZING charity! That come into primary school to deliver cooking sessions with children. Hannah is outstanding teacher who has such an amazing, positive and caring repore with the children and parents who join in the sessions. Her sessions are well planned and organised to incorporate food that has been donated by supermarkets in the local area. Hannah designs menus and recipes for children to follow and provides all of the cooking equipment for the children to use. As a school, we find Pickled Palace so valuable in meeting the curriculum for the DT objectives in a fun, interactive and memorable experience. As a teacher, I simply couldn't recommend Hannah and Pickled palace enough! Absolutely brilliant and an asset to any primary school.“

Teacher
“Hannah runs fantastic workshops in our school where parents come to cook and learn about food alongside their children. The feedback from the workshops from parents is always amazing and they often talk about Hannah’s positive and fun nature which makes everyone feel at ease. Hannah also runs after school clubs too which the children absolutely thrive in. They get to experience new and interesting foods as well as learning all about the journey some of our foods go on and of course getting involved with cooking lots of delicious dishes too! Hannah is knowledgeable, creative and a joy to have in school. She’s taught us all so much about food waste which our children can then share with future generations.”

Teacher

Education and Workshops

“People are very lovely and welcoming, done a range of different types of food which was not just a learning experience but a lot of fun.”

“I really enjoy the sessions, having a laugh, learning new skills and trying new foods.”

“The sessions have been amazing, trying new foods, new ways to cook, different ingredients to use instead of food being bland. Really enjoyed it!”

I have really enjoyed these sessions loving trying new foods and learning about adding in new flavours to foods.

“Very friendly and welcoming. Learnt new things. Well planned sessions. Really good range of food.”

“Hannah is kind, positive and very knowledgable about all the different cultures of food. Looking forward to more sessions.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed this cooking course. Learned much and met new people, a very happy learning experience.”

“Had an amazing time. Learning different techniques on how to cook a great range of types of food and also sharing new techniques with an amazing group of friendly people. Can’t wait until next courses start and share with hopefully new members and friends.”

“I have extremely enjoyed these sessions. It is always a pleasure to do these with Hannah. I love food.”