Zero Food Waste with Zoe Birch

Cut food waste, save money, and get creative in the kitchen.
Join Zoe Birch from Greasy Zoes for a hands-on, flavour-packed workshop where you'll learn how to reduce food waste at home while preparing and tasting delicious, low-impact recipes.

What you’ll learn:

- What zero waste food really means and why it matters
- How to store different food to make it last
- Tips on meal planning, composting, and upcycling scraps
- The difference between "best before" and "use by" labels
- Creative ways to use leftovers and "ugly" produce
- Easy preservation techniques like freezing, fermenting & pickling

You'll get to take home what you make, plus receive a leaflet of zero-waste tips and simple recipes to try at home.

Zoe Birch

Zoe Birch has been hailed one of the most exciting chefs in Victoria right now. With over 20 years experience in hospitality, Zoe has been bestowed two chefs hats from The Age Good Food Guide, two chef of the year nominations and a myriad of other awards and nominations for her restaurant Greasy Zoes in Hurstbridge, including Time Out Melbourne’s 2025 Restaurant of The Year.

Greasy Zoes is one of the first micro restaurants to be seen in Victoria. Serving only eight guests a night, 32 people a week, with a strong focus on sustainability, low waste cooking and supporting small hyper local family-owned businesses.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event environment for all attendees. If you have accessibility or inclusion requirements regarding this event, please contact us.

This event is part-funded by Nillumbik Shire Council to support our local businesses and to help reduce food waste