Young Adults in Food Workshops

Join us for a two-part workshop series this Autumn. Designed to inspire young adults about the exciting future of food through sustainability in our regenerative kitchen. We aim to connect young adults with food and sustainability, showcase diverse career opportunities within hospitality, and promote leadership, innovation, and teamwork.

Both sessions will be Hosted by artist and London based facilitator Phoebe Kaniewska  @phoebe_kaniewska

Session 1: Herbal Cocktails & Mocktails - Wednesday 29th October, 6:00-8:30pm

What to Expect:

• Create cocktails or mocktails using Omved’s herbs, syrups, and ingredients, and enjoy a fun visit to our rooftop herb garden. Make your own herbal sugar or salt.

• Learn about the industry, including tips on self-care and navigating a career in hospitality.

•  Tasty snacks provided during the session.

Session 2: Preserving for the Festive Season: Insights from a London Chef Wednesday  November  12th, 6:00-8:30pm 

What to Expect:

• Learn how to use preserving techniques for the seasonal period in hospitality.

• Create interesting vegetable-based side dishes and condiments inspired by Omved’s garden and pantry.

• Get tips and tricks to avoid burnout during this busy season.

• Hands-on session: make a simple dish or condiment to try, with tasters, nibbles, and a complimentary drink.

There will be a maximum of 15 participants for each session

While this Y.A.F. series is designed for people aged 18–30, it welcomes anyone interested in the world of food and hearing more about navigating a career in hospitality.

About OmVed Gardens:

OmVed Gardens is a garden, exhibition, events, and learning space in North London dedicated to exploring the connections between food, ecology and creativity for health and climate resilience. We are on a mission to inspire ecological awareness and action, and deepen our understanding of interconnectedness with the natural world.

As a registered Community Interest Company, all our activities prioritise social and ecological objectives. Whether collaborating with chefs, creatives, gardeners, or schools, OmVed Gardens is a hub for education, connection, and action. We aim to inspire individuals and communities to reimagine their role in building a healthier, more resilient world.

We work to increase biodiversity - of species, seeds, food systems, and participation, through regenerative gardening, seed saving, habitat creation, and ecological education. Our space serves as a living example of how urban areas can be transformed into thriving ecosystems that support both human and non-human communities.

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Please note: Wheelchair access across the site is currently limited while landscape works are underway and will be fully completed by the end of 2025. For events, there is drop-off access by car to the Barn main building. If you require wheelchair drop-off, please get in touch with us ahead of time. There is an accessible toilet located inside the Barn.

Subsidised Tickets:

We have a few reserved tickets at a subsidised rate. If this workshop is not monetarily accessible, please write to us at events@omvedgardens.com to avail yourself of a subsidised ticket rate. Subject to availability.

Refund Policy:

Tickets are non-refundable, except in cases where an event is sold out and a waiting list exists for the session. Refund requests can be made up to 10 days prior to the session. Please write to us for any refund inquiries,