Marmalades - Hands-on Cooking Class

Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience in sustainable cooking at our zero-waste kitchen, nestled in the heart of the iconic Queen Victoria Market at the Purpose Precinct - powered by social enterprise STREAT. In this workshop, you'll discover the art of marmalade-making, transforming seasonal winter citrus into bright, flavourful preserves. Learn traditional techniques for balancing sweet and bitter flavours while creating a delicious pantry staple that captures the best of the season and helps prevent good food from going to waste. Hosted by Fiona Smith - food system and low-waste cooking champion, Renew magazine columnist, and Better Circles podcast host - who will share practical preserving skills, food waste reduction tips, and creative ideas for making the most of winter's citrus bounty. What you can expect: 🍊 Learn the fundamentals of small-batch marmalade making 🍋 Discover how to use seasonal citrus and reduce food waste 🥄 Create your own jar of delicious winter marmalade to take home 🌿 Gain practical preserving skills you can confidently use in your own kitchen Spaces are limited, so be sure to book early to secure your spot!