@wastenotrowen

Explore the art of fermentation and preservation to lengthen the life of your food at home. Whether you're a food enthusiast, home cook, or health-conscious individual, unlock the secrets of preserving your favourite ingredients with Rowen Halstead, a Michelin-trained chef and keen advocate for sustainable and zero-waste cooking practices. In this workshop, you will explore the benefits of fermentation, getting hands-on with creating your own ferments and preserves to empower and motivate your culinary repertoire to reduce your food waste.

As a chef in the industry for 13 years working in some of the most experienced kitchens in the country and across the globe, Rowen has witnessed first-hand the immeasurable amount of avoidable food waste that can be produced due to a lack of knowledge and creativity. It opened his eyes to the importance of reducing our food waste, creating a more sustainable food system, and how integral zero-waste cooking practices are. For those reasons, it has become his goal to put his experience in the industry towards advocating and educating others about the food waste we produce, utilising and preserving what we can, and its overall impact on our planet and the economy.