Winter Warmers - Cooking Classes for Families

Project code: 1204

Amount applied for

£1,000

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Project Summary

We are applying to deliver a day of cookery classes for Island families in early 2027 - using sustainable produce to create budget friendly meals, perfect for batch cooking for the freezer.

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Project Description

We are applying to run a day of cookery classes in early 2027 for Island families, using sustainable produce to create budget-friendly nutritious meals, perfect for batch cooking for the freezer - after a hugely succesful day thanks to funding from the last PB round. We were dramatically oversubscribed for the last session and had great feedback from all who attended so would like to do more this year. Participants take part in interactive demonstration, bringing families together to learn new recipes for hearty healthy meals like stews, pies, pastas, soups and roasts that bring everyone to the table—plus tips for adapting dishes to suit all ages and dietary requirements. Families build essential skills like measuring, mixing, seasoning, and timing, with guidance tailored to both adults and children. The sessions would once again focus on sustainability, making the most of ingredients and avoiding waste, creating cost effective meals that can be batch cooked and frozen, supporting families to prepare for any produce shortages which can affect Arran during bad weather. The hands-on cookery class is designed for families who want to reconnect with food in a positive way. We believe that the kitchen is the heart of a home - and cooking together and sharing what you have made with friends and family can be a powerful way of tackling social isolation during the colder months - directly conplimenting the PB aims for the 'Community Action' criterion. We had previously delivered a series of cookery classes on Arran at the high school where local catering staff benefited from elevating their skills. The feedback was so positive, we were confident that was a real desire on the island for this kind of activity, and the uptake on the session we ran previously proved this.The sessions encourage island families to come together to learn new skills and spend quality time together. The classes would be open to families including children aged 6+ with adult supervision, and numbers for sessions will be dependent on venue capacity - 6 families would maximise reach whilst protecting the personalised nature of the session. We were also able to link in with local food and drink organisations like Taste of Arran and Arran Ice Cream to make the most of amazing local ingredients which we intend to repeat if successful this time. 

Cost breakdown as follows:

• Chef Tutor @ 1 day delivery plus prep time - £250.00

• Travel from mainland including ferry ticket and fuel costs for one vehicle - £100.00

• Contribution to local venue for hosting event - £200.00

• Creation of recipe books for all families to keep, containers for food - £50.00

• Refreshments provided by host venue - £100.00

• Ingredients from local suppliers - £200.00

• Project assistant to support chef tutor with set up/sign in, including admin allowance for booking families into sessions/evaluations  - £100.00

Total requested: £1000.00

We confirm that we have all relevant insurances, policies, training and PVG checks required to deliver this project. 

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I confirm that I will provide any additional information requested to complete my application by the application deadline.

Yes

I confirm my understanding that if successful, I must submit my bank account information to North Ayrshire Council by the deadline requested.

Yes

Did you receive funding in the 2025 round of PB (Locality, Youth or CWB funds)?

Yes, we received £1000 to deliver this in the last round. We were dramatically oversubscribed for the last session and had great feedback from all who attended so would like to do more this year, if successful.

If you were funded through PB last year, please confirm that you have submitted a monitoring update using this form before submitting your application: https://forms.office.com/e/RRkTgEWKPq

Yes, we have submitted our monitoring update and photographs of the session. We would be delighted to answer any further questions you may have about the previous session.

Location: Our project is aimed at families living on the Isle of Arran

Proposed on behalf of: HI! PEOPLE CIC

• Community Action