Chichester District Foodbank launches ‘Bites on a Budget’

Chichester District Foodbank has launched ‘Bites on a Budget’ – a four-week pilot cookery course, designed to help people create quick, easy, and affordable meals. The recipes have been created by professional chef Anton Korolenko, who is also leading the sessions.

Benefits of the course

Over four mornings in February, Participants will:

• Learn practical cookery skills from Anton Korolenko, Head Chef at Waterhaven Place Care Home.
• Learn how to turn everyday ingredients into delicious, healthy, and budget-friendly meals, including:
  • • Food bank staples (e.g. rice, pasta, tinned goods)
    • Store cupboard essentials
    • Affordable fresh fruits and vegetables
• Create simple meals that are full of variety. 
• Enjoy eating your creations during the session.

A huge thank you to:

• Chef Anton Korolenko & Waterhaven Place Care Home for generously volunteering their time and expertise.
• Hyde Group & Ian Williams Ltd. for their ‘Match My Project’ community grant, enabling us to purchase essential cookery equipment and utensils.
• Swanfield Community Centre for kindly providing the venue free of charge.

*About Anton Korolenko, Head Chef at Waterhaven Place Care Home

Anton Korolenko, originally from Latvia, has over 21 years of culinary experience in hotels, restaurants and care homes. A graduate of the Alpine Swiss School in Athens with a degree in Culinary Arts Management, Anton is passionate about cooking and excited to bring creativity to preparing budget-friendly meals.

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