Westfield serves up fun fare for winter

This winter, Westfield is cooking up tasty activities for the whole family to enjoy at centres across Australia.

This winter, Westfield is cooking up tasty activities for the whole family to enjoy at centres across Australia.

Want to taste and learn more about truffles? Maybe you have a budding young chef in the family? How about learning to make pizza and pasta like a pro?

This winter, across Australia, Westfield centres are inviting families to take part in a range of food-focused activities to get the whole family involved. There are cooking demonstrations and tastings, fresh-food market days, themed cooking workshops and plenty of hands-on fun for the kids.

Check out what’s happening at a Westfield near you.

ACT

Belconnen

Celebrate Food – Cooking with Kids Pantry

Join Kids Pantry for a free kids’ cooking workshop that celebrates all things French – especially the food. Children will learn how to create the perfect French delicacy.

WHEN: Saturday, July 7

TIME: 11am-2pm

WHERE: The Fresh Food Precinct

Click here for more information

Belconnen & Woden

Truffle Festival & Market Days

Enjoy a taste of the annual Canberra Region Truffle Festival with cooking demonstrations from local chefs, food and wine tastings, local market stalls and plenty of activities for the kids.

WHEN: Saturday, June 30 in Woden; Saturday, July 28 in Belconnen

TIME: 10am-4pm

Click here for more information about the Woden event

NSW

Bondi Junction

Cook up a Storm with Salt Meats Cheese

Book your place at a masterclass run by Italian food providores Salt Meats Cheese. There are workshops in pizza and pasta making and beer-and-cheese matching. Bookings essential.

WHEN: Saturday, June 30; Sunday, July 1; Saturday July 7

TIME: 4pm-5.30pm

WHERE: Level 1 to the left of Harris Farm

Click here for more information

Mt Druitt

Food Trucks by Night

Enjoy a range of cuisines and fun activities for the kids as food trucks from all over the city join forces for an evening of delicious fare. Make sure you come hungry!

WHEN: Sunday, June 24

TIME: 5pm-10pm

WHERE: The undercover carpark

Click here for more information

Qld

Carindale

Nourish Your Neighbourhood with OzHarvest

Donate non-perishable goods, such as pasta, rice, canned food, long-life milk, tea, coffee and more at the OzHarvest collection point and help make a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable people across Australia.

WHEN: Now

TIME: Anytime

WHERE: The Fresh Food Precinct outside Woolworths

Click here for more information

North Lakes

Fresh Food Market Days

Join a cooking demonstration, bag some special market offers and sample fresh produce, spices and health-food products.

WHEN: Sundays, July

TIME: 11am-2pm

WHERE: The Fresh Food Marketplace near Coles

Click here for more information.

SA

Marion

Junior Chef Masterclasses

Hosted by Sprout Cooking School & Health Studio, children will see, smell cook and taste a range of fresh, colourful produce and ingredients. Spaces are limited so bookings are essential.

WHEN: Saturdays, June 30 and July 28

TIME: 10am ages 5-7; 11.30am ages 8-11

WHERE: Level 1, in the Fresh Food Mall opposite La Peking

Click here for more information

Tea Tree Plaza

Fresh Food Market Day

The kids will enjoy free activities such as balloon art and face painting, while the adults can savour delicious retailer tastings, cooking demonstrations and special offers.

WHEN: First and Last Saturday of the month until August 25

TIME: 11am-2pm

WHERE: Level 1, near Woolworths

Click here for more information

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