Cooking Improv! 
Cook Together, Learn Together, Make a Difference

Join us for a fun and free family friendly cooking class that brings the community together around good food and a great cause. In this fun, hands-on class, you will learn how to cook with what’s on hand—just like we do at La Soupe when we rescue food to reduce waste and feed our community. Together, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how we Rescue, Transform, and Share food to fight hunger and save perfectly good ingredients.

You will:

• Learn about La Soupe’s mission and how food rescue works

• Practice basic kitchen and knife safety skills

• Help prep rescued produce for La Soupe’s meals

• Get creative by cooking without a recipe using what’s available

• Make and enjoy a shared family-style meal with other participants

With support from our chef instructor, this class is a chance to build kitchen confidence, try new foods, and give back—all while connecting with others in our community. No cost to attend—just come ready to learn, cook, and have fun!

Cooking Improv! is all about learning to cook with what you have—just like we do at La Soupe when we rescue food to reduce waste. In this hands-on class, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how we Rescue, Transform, and Share food with our community.

Participants will:

• Learn about La Soupe’s mission and food rescue process

• Practice basic knife and kitchen safety skills

• Prep rescued produce for our Transform team to cook into meals

• Get creative in the kitchen by cooking without a recipe

• Make and share healthy, delicious dishes with the group

With guidance from our chef, students will turn rescued ingredients into something tasty—while building confidence, creativity, and kitchen know-how. Come ready to chop, taste, learn, and share!

Cooking Improv! 
Cook Together, Learn Together, Make a Difference

Join us for a fun and free family friendly cooking class that brings the community together around good food and a great cause. In this fun, hands-on class, you will learn how to cook with what’s on hand—just like we do at La Soupe when we rescue food to reduce waste and feed our community. Together, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how we Rescue, Transform, and Share food to fight hunger and save perfectly good ingredients.

You will:

• Learn about La Soupe’s mission and how food rescue works

• Practice basic kitchen and knife safety skills

• Help prep rescued produce for La Soupe’s meals

• Get creative by cooking without a recipe using what’s available

• Make and enjoy a shared family-style meal with other participants

With support from our chef instructor, this class is a chance to build kitchen confidence, try new foods, and give back—all while connecting with others in our community. No cost to attend—just come ready to learn, cook, and have fun!

Cooking Improv! is all about learning to cook with what you have—just like we do at La Soupe when we rescue food to reduce waste. In this hands-on class, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how we Rescue, Transform, and Share food with our community.

Participants will:

• Learn about La Soupe’s mission and food rescue process

• Practice basic knife and kitchen safety skills

• Prep rescued produce for our Transform team to cook into meals

• Get creative in the kitchen by cooking without a recipe

• Make and share healthy, delicious dishes with the group

With guidance from our chef, students will turn rescued ingredients into something tasty—while building confidence, creativity, and kitchen know-how. Come ready to chop, taste, learn, and share!

Cooking Improv! is all about learning to cook with what you have—just like we do at La Soupe when we rescue food to reduce waste. In this hands-on class, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how we Rescue, Transform, and Share food with our community.

Participants will:

• Learn about La Soupe’s mission and food rescue process

• Practice basic knife and kitchen safety skills

• Prep rescued produce for our Transform team to cook into meals

• Get creative in the kitchen by cooking without a recipe

• Make and share healthy, delicious dishes with the group

With guidance from our chef, students will turn rescued ingredients into something tasty—while building confidence, creativity, and kitchen know-how. Come ready to chop, taste, learn, and share!

Cooking Improv! 
Cook Together, Learn Together, Make a Difference

Join us for a fun and free family friendly cooking class that brings the community together around good food and a great cause. In this fun, hands-on class, you will learn how to cook with what’s on hand—just like we do at La Soupe when we rescue food to reduce waste and feed our community. Together, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how we Rescue, Transform, and Share food to fight hunger and save perfectly good ingredients.

You will:

• Learn about La Soupe’s mission and how food rescue works

• Practice basic kitchen and knife safety skills

• Help prep rescued produce for La Soupe’s meals

• Get creative by cooking without a recipe using what’s available

• Make and enjoy a shared family-style meal with other participants

With support from our chef instructor, this class is a chance to build kitchen confidence, try new foods, and give back—all while connecting with others in our community. No cost to attend—just come ready to learn, cook, and have fun!

Cooking for the Family
A 5-Week Hands-On Culinary Series for Adults and Families

La Soupe is proud to offer Cooking for the Family, a 5-week hands-on cooking program developed by Jamie Stoneham of FarmChef Services. This series is designed to help adults (ages 16 and up) gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to cook healthy, affordable meals for themselves and their families. The goal: to prevent or reduce chronic health issues like diabetes, obesity, and other diet-related conditions—one meal at a time.

Throughout the program, participants will:

• Learn 8 essential cooking skills and techniques

• Cook full, culturally diverse meals using fresh, nutritious ingredients

• Gain practical tips for shopping smart and eating well on a budget

• Take home a recipe binder with nutrition tips and budget-friendly guides

• Receive a graduation culinary tool kit

• Build community through shared cooking and conversation

Each meal made in class is designed to feed a family of four for under $12. The series ends with a special graduation meal, where participants can invite a child (6+) or guest to cook and celebrate together using their new skills.

This program is offered through private group bookings.
Interested in bringing this series to your community group or organization? Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

Cooking Improv! 
Cook Together, Learn Together, Make a Difference

Join us for a fun and free family friendly cooking class that brings the community together around good food and a great cause. In this fun, hands-on class, you will learn how to cook with what’s on hand—just like we do at La Soupe when we rescue food to reduce waste and feed our community. Together, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how we Rescue, Transform, and Share food to fight hunger and save perfectly good ingredients.

You will:

• Learn about La Soupe’s mission and how food rescue works

• Practice basic kitchen and knife safety skills

• Help prep rescued produce for La Soupe’s meals

• Get creative by cooking without a recipe using what’s available

• Make and enjoy a shared family-style meal with other participants

With support from our chef instructor, this class is a chance to build kitchen confidence, try new foods, and give back—all while connecting with others in our community. No cost to attend—just come ready to learn, cook, and have fun!

Nourished Kitchen Pop-Up: Balanced Cooking for Better Health

Join us for a hands-on cooking class focused on practical, everyday strategies to cook and eat well—without sacrificing flavor. In this Nourished-based session, you'll learn how to prepare simple, delicious meals that are lower in salt, fat, and added sugars, while still being satisfying and nutrient-rich.

Whether you're managing diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or simply seeking a healthier lifestyle, this class will empower you with easy techniques and smart ingredient swaps to build balanced meals. Participants benefit in building their confidence to make lasting changes in their kitchens and their health.

Cooking Improv! 
Cook Together, Learn Together, Make a Difference

Join us for a fun and free family friendly cooking class that brings the community together around good food and a great cause. In this fun, hands-on class, you will learn how to cook with what’s on hand—just like we do at La Soupe when we rescue food to reduce waste and feed our community. Together, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how we Rescue, Transform, and Share food to fight hunger and save perfectly good ingredients.

You will:

• Learn about La Soupe’s mission and how food rescue works

• Practice basic kitchen and knife safety skills

• Help prep rescued produce for La Soupe’s meals

• Get creative by cooking without a recipe using what’s available

• Make and enjoy a shared family-style meal with other participants

With support from our chef instructor, this class is a chance to build kitchen confidence, try new foods, and give back—all while connecting with others in our community. No cost to attend—just come ready to learn, cook, and have fun!

Cooking Improv! is all about learning to cook with what you have—just like we do at La Soupe when we rescue food to reduce waste. In this hands-on class, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how we Rescue, Transform, and Share food with our community.

Participants will:

• Learn about La Soupe’s mission and food rescue process

• Practice basic knife and kitchen safety skills

• Prep rescued produce for our Transform team to cook into meals

• Get creative in the kitchen by cooking without a recipe

• Make and share healthy, delicious dishes with the group

With guidance from our chef, students will turn rescued ingredients into something tasty—while building confidence, creativity, and kitchen know-how. Come ready to chop, taste, learn, and share!

Cooking Improv! 
Cook Together, Learn Together, Make a Difference

Join us for a fun and free family friendly cooking class that brings the community together around good food and a great cause. In this fun, hands-on class, you will learn how to cook with what’s on hand—just like we do at La Soupe when we rescue food to reduce waste and feed our community. Together, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how we Rescue, Transform, and Share food to fight hunger and save perfectly good ingredients.

You will:

• Learn about La Soupe’s mission and how food rescue works

• Practice basic kitchen and knife safety skills

• Help prep rescued produce for La Soupe’s meals

• Get creative by cooking without a recipe using what’s available

• Make and enjoy a shared family-style meal with other participants

With support from our chef instructor, this class is a chance to build kitchen confidence, try new foods, and give back—all while connecting with others in our community. No cost to attend—just come ready to learn, cook, and have fun!