Culinary Grief Workshops – The Power of Home-Cooked Meals
Grieving can leave you feeling drained, and cooking may feel like the last thing on your mind. Yet food provides us with the basic energy we need to carry on. Establishing a simple meal routine with three nourishing, home-cooked dishes can make a world of difference in how you feel.
I know how challenging this can be, especially when grief makes everyday tasks - like bringing food into the house - seem impossible. I struggled with this myself, which is why I created these Culinary Grief Workshops - to offer the support you need to nourish yourself well through grief.
In these workshops, you’ll find a safe, welcoming space to connect with others who truly understand what you're going through. Together, we’ll explore how food can become your ally - providing comfort, balance, and nourishment to help make grief more manageable.
How The Sessions Work
The 2.5-hour workshops are all online, so you can join from the comfort of your home. Cooking along with me is highly encouraged, but if you’d prefer to simply watch, that’s absolutely fine too.
Each session is hands-on and practical. Together, we’ll prepare two simple, nourishing dishes that you can easily recreate at home. You'll also learn how to adapt these recipes to keep your meals varied and interesting.
Throughout the workshop, there will be time to discuss everyday challenges, exchange coping strategies, and ask questions about your specific dietary needs. This is your space to learn, share, and get the support you need. The workshops are designed to be interactive and inspiring, ensuring you leave with practical tools and a renewed sense of empowerment.
With a maximum of 8 participants, the workshops are small and intimate. This means you’ll receive individual attention and have the opportunity to share your experiences with others on the same journey.
What Will You Gain?
You may think preparing meals from scratch is too much effort, but I promise - it doesn’t have to be. These workshops will help you:
✔️ Build confidence in the kitchen with hands-on experience preparing quick, nourishing, and delicious meals
✔️ Learn easy meal-planning strategies that reduce effort while ensuring balanced nutrition
✔️ Understand how food impacts your mood, energy, and digestion so you can make informed choices
✔️ Discover practical ways to use leftovers and make your groceries go further
✔️ Experiment with herbs and spices to enhance the flavour and health benefits of your meals
✔️ Create comforting, nutritious meals that fit your needs - without stress or overwhelm
My goal is to empower you with knowledge, skills, and a sense of control - because when you feel better physically, it becomes just a little easier to face each day.
Upcoming Themes
Each monthly workshop focuses on a topic that reflects common challenges during grief – like cravings, fatigue, low mood, digestive discomfort, or the emotional weight of the festive season.
These workshops repeat throughout the year. So if you miss a session on, say, Cravings or Detox, you'll have another chance to join the same workshop content later in the year. You’re welcome to attend again if you want a refresher or if you’re at a different stage of your journey – but there won’t be new material in the repeated sessions.
Help Me Set the Best Date and Time
To make it easier for you to attend, each topic comes with its own waitlist. On the waitlist, you can:
- Tick any of the suggested dates/times that work for you
- Indicate your general preference (☐ morning ☐ afternoon ☐ evening)
- Let me know if you're joining from a different time zone
If there's enough interest from a specific time zone or timeslot — for example, 16 people wanting a session at the same time — I’ll do my best to offer a second workshop that month.
What’s Coming Up
September – Comfort, Cravings & Connection
What your cravings are really telling you – and how to respond with true comfort and care
[Book Your Place for September]
October – Reset & Restore Your Energy, Appetite & Digestion
Gently supporting digestion when you feel sluggish, foggy, or are struggling with low appetite
[Join the Waitlist for October]
November & December – Surviving the Holidays
Making emotional triggers more manageable and the festive season less overwhelming
[Join the Waitlist for November/December]
January & February – Comfort, Cravings & Connection
A repeat of the September workshop – returning to basics after the holidays with warm, well-balanced meals
[Join the Waitlist for Jan/Feb]
March & April – Reset & Restore Your Energy, Appetite & Digestion
A repeat of the October workshop – with added focus on seasonal ingredients
[Join the Waitlist for Mar/Apr]
May – Comfort, Cravings & Connection
A repeat of the earlier Cravings workshop – another chance to explore what your cravings may be telling you
[Join the Waitlist for May]
June & July – Summer Foods & Drinks
What to eat (and drink) to beat the heat and soothe your liver and nervous system when you're grieving in summer
[Join the Waitlist for Jun/Jul]
Curious But Unsure?
Listen to what past participants took away from the workshops: