Cooking For a Better Future was an idea developed by Sebastian Wright and his team at Wanganui High School in 2016 as part of the Big Idea Project. Seb’s idea was to provide work experience in the restaurant trade for disadvantaged young people in Shepparton District. From this idea a collaborative project has developed between The Connection, Berry Street, Wanganui Students and Slap Tomorrow. Thirty people attended the first dinner.
The first Cooking For a Better Future Dinner and launch of the project was enjoyed at the The Connection on Thursday 11 May.
The second dinner was held on Thursday July 20 when highly regarded chef, Stefano de Pieri spoke as an after dinner speaker.
The third dinner was held on Friday 10 November and featured climate changes sciientist, David Karoly as guest speaker.
The fourth Cooking For a Better Future Dinner event was Music Warming For a Warming World. Part of the 2018 arts festival on Sunday 18 March.
Further events are planned in the future with entertainment such as music, theatre and poetry as well as after dinner speakers at every dinner. In the future there may be an opportunity for Businesses and Corporations to support this idea by requesting a dinner for your staff through Cooking For a Better Future. Cooking For a Better Future Dinners will be held at The Connection with menus and food prepared by Berry Street Students under Felicia’s guidance. If you would like more information on the Cooking For a Better Future program please email cookingforabetterfuture@gmail.com or contact Derek Poulton 58254112 or click on the facebook link.