Plot to Plate: Seasonal, Sustainable Cooking

Learn to Cook with Fresh, Local and Home-Grown Produce

Join us for Plot to Plate, a series of six free inspirational cookery sessions focused on making the most of fresh, home-grown and locally sourced produce.

Delivered in partnership with Food for Thought CIC, this practical and friendly course will help participants discover simple ways to create nutritious, affordable meals while reducing food waste and making the most of seasonal ingredients.

Whether you grow your own vegetables, shop locally, or simply want to learn more about sustainable cooking, these sessions will provide practical skills, recipes and ideas to take home.

What You'll Learn

Throughout the course, participants will:

• Learn how to pick, prepare and preserve seasonal produce
• Create simple and delicious meals using fresh ingredients
• Explore nutritious, plant-based cooking techniques
• Discover ways to reduce food waste in the kitchen
• Learn how to make the most of affordable, locally available ingredients
• Build confidence in preparing healthy, sustainable meals

No previous cooking experience is required.

Course Details

Weekly from Friday 4th September 2026

10:00am to 12:00pm

The Dorothy Parkes Centre Church Road Smethwick B67 6EH

Participants can book individual sessions or attend the full six-week programme.

Who Can Attend?

These sessions are suitable for adults of all abilities and experience levels.

Whether you are completely new to cooking, interested in learning more about seasonal produce, or looking for fresh ideas to reduce food waste and eat more sustainably, you will be warmly welcomed.

Benefits of the Course

• Gain practical kitchen skills
• Improve confidence in preparing meals from scratch
• Learn sustainable cooking techniques
• Reduce household food waste
• Save money by making better use of seasonal ingredients
• Meet new people in a friendly and supportive environment

Booking Information

The classes are free to attend.

Please register your interest in the dates you would like to attend below, and a member of the team will contact you to confirm your place in due course.

Delivered in Partnership With Food for Thought CIC

Food for Thought CIC works to support healthier communities through accessible food education, practical cookery skills and sustainable approaches to eating well.

We look forward to welcoming you to the kitchen and exploring how fresh, seasonal ingredients can be transformed into delicious meals from plot to plate.