Waste not, want not workshop series: Transforming the way you think about food and the seasons.

Transform stale bread into a luxurious, warming dessert that’s pure Christmas magic! Learn to make a show-stopping bread pudding that’s perfect for festive celebrations—and a brilliant way to use up leftover bread.

What you’ll learn

Christmas bread pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert—rich, spiced, studded with dried fruit, and absolutely delicious, lighter than a traditional Christmas pudding. This workshop will teach you the professional techniques to create a beautiful, impressive pudding that looks like you’ve spent hours slaving away, when actually it’s surprisingly straightforward!
Learn how to transform that stale loaf sitting on your counter into something genuinely special. You’ll discover why homemade versions are so much better than shop-bought, and how economical this recipe truly is.

Why This Workshop?

✓ Waste reduction — Use up that stale bread and leftover ingredients brilliantly
✓ Budget-friendly — Homemade costs pennies compared to fancy shop versions
✓ Truly impressive — Wow family and guests with a restaurant-quality dessert
✓ Make ahead — Prepare it in advance and simply reheat on the day
✓ Comfort food perfection — Warm, spiced, and absolutely delicious
✓ Hands-on learning — Small group, relaxed atmosphere with expert guidance

Workshop details

Grow, Cook, Share, Care is a Hands of Hope programme engaging vulnerable groups, those with complex needs, families, especially those living in food poverty, and older people, in learning, wellness and social activities aligned to growing, cooking, and nature.

Suitable for all. Priority for spaces will be given to people meeting the criteria: aged over 50, young carers and young adults with learning disabilities.

There is no charge for this workshop, donations are always welcome!

Each participant must book individually so we can monitor eligibility and ensure we’re fully prepared for everyone attending the workshop.

Please ensure you arrive ten minutes before the start time to ensure we can get everyone registered, and please bring a container to take your home your goodies.

Every year in the UK, we throw away 6.6 million tonnes of household food waste – much of it perfectly good produce that simply wasn’t used in time. Meanwhile, the cost of living continues to rise, and many of us are looking for practical ways to make our food budget stretch further while eating well.

Over a series of two hour workshops, you’ll learn time-tested techniques for preserving seasonal produce – whether it’s from your garden, local markets, or those yellow-sticker bargains that represent genuine savings and rescue perfectly good food from unnecessary waste.

Eating seasonally isn’t just about saving money or reducing waste (though it does both beautifully). Seasonal eating connects us to the natural rhythms of the year, often provides better nutrition and flavour, and supports local growers and sustainable farming practices. When we preserve food at its peak, we capture not just its taste, but its nutritional value too.

By the end of each workshop, you’ll have the confidence to turn surplus into treasure – transforming those “too good to waste” moments into a well-stocked cupboard that serves you year-round.