Zero food waste with Zoe Birch

Next date: Sunday, 07 December 2025 | 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM

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.

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

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

What you’ll learn

• What zero waste food really means and why it matters
• How to store herbs, bread, and produce to make them 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 and pickling

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.

When

Location

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge, 3099, View map