Frugal Foodies Cook ‘n Converse – with Buzz Lockleaze

Using supermarket food ‘waste’ provided by Fareshare South West, a chef mentor will
demonstrate how to cook a simple yet nutritious meal with what you have / can get easily.

12 guests (invited by the cooks), and 12 conversationalists (representatives from the local
community, shopkeepers, community engagement officers, school spokespeople, councillors, health representatives, people growing, foraging and finding alternative methods of engaging with food) will be invited to the meal to stimulate a discussion about food accessibility, its obstacles within the area, and ways to motivate people to cook more at home.

Bristol University and University of the West of England will be documenting the event, as part of a wider study about food accessibility.

This event will act as a springboard for the launch of the new a fruit and veg shop opening with social enterprise Buzz Lockleaze at North Bristol Advice Centre, including a coffee and smoothie bar run by volunteers and apprentices. The Frugal Foodies project is also an initiative being led by Buzz involving ongoing activity, to develop a new, innovative model of engaging with the community in developing skills and confidence around eating healthy food on the cheap. It will identify and overcome barriers to healthy eating and budgeting among low-income households.

Invite only.