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Talking Tree
"Turn surplus into superb meals – cook your way to a greener Spelthorne!"
Join our team of eco-conscious home cooks transforming rescued ingredients into delicious café meals. Your Tuesday/Wednesday cooking sessions help fight food waste while feeding the community.
How It Works:
Surplus Delivery: Receive rescued ingredients at your door
Creative Cooking: Batch-prepare meals (solo or partnered)
Climate Impact: Every dish reduces waste and emissions
Your Role Includes:
• Planning nutritious meals from variable ingredients
• Following food safety protocols (training provided)
• Preparing 10+ portions of vegetarian dishes
• Optional delivery to our Staines café
We Provide:
✔ Surplus ingredient deliveries
✔ Full food hygiene training
✔ Recipe inspiration
✔ The joy of sustainable cooking
Ideal Volunteers Have:
✓ Tuesday/Wednesday availability
✓ Home kitchen space
✓ Passion for reducing waste
✓ Basic cooking confidence
Skills You’ll Gain:
Creative surplus cooking techniques
Professional food safety knowledge
Meal planning for sustainability
Local food system insights
| Slot | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Flexible opportunity but food needs to be prepared on Tuesdays/Wednesdays once a fortnight.
91 High Street,
Staines
TW18 4PQ
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