The Social Kitchen

The Social Kitchen is a community of food lovers and an exciting interactive cooking program for young people with Autism or that are a part of our Neurodivergent community.

This 10 week program will consist of one session per week running during the school term.

The Social Kitchen aims to incorporate an appreciation for healthy food, cooking and socialising, to achieve confidence and independence in the kitchen and beyond.

Participants will work to plan, shop, prepare, cook, tidy and then most importantly enjoy their hard work with a shared meal.

 

SKILLS:

  • Grocery budgeting, shopping and pre-shop preparation (recipe reading and list writing)

  • Preparation of kitchen (safety & hygiene)

  • Food preparation

  • Cooking – e.g frying, steaming, boiling

  • Plating food and table setting

  • Post cook clean up

  • Understanding of healthy food choices

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • A healthy appetite and willingness to learn

  • Water bottle

  • Comfortable closed in shoes

BENEFITS:

  • Confidence within the kitchen space

  • Promote independence in young people

  • Cooking for friends and family

  • Communication and social skill building

  • Understanding healthy food options

  • Stepping stone to independent living

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

  • All equipment

  • Ingredients

  • Portfolio (to keep) with all your recipes and tips and tricks

  • A beautiful space and fun!!

We’re currently taking expressions of interest for a 25+ group. Please let us know if you would like to sign up!

We’re wrapping up the end of the Social Kitchen for 2024 but please let us know if you would like to join us in Term 1 2025

15 - 25 Group