{"id":56907,"date":"2026-02-13T10:16:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T23:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/?p=56907"},"modified":"2026-02-13T15:08:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T04:08:49","slug":"cook-it-up-turning-kitchens-into-community-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/cook-it-up-turning-kitchens-into-community-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Cook it Up \u2013 Turning kitchens into community spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2025 Student Experience Grants \u2013 Case study #1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When Monty and a team of La Trobe Business School students noticed that many peers relied on instant noodles and pre-packaged meals, they saw an opportunity to make a real difference. Their idea was simple yet powerful: teach students practical cooking skills in a fun social setting and leave a lasting legacy through a digital toolkit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With support from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/opportunities\/students-as-partners\/student-grants\/_nocache\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/opportunities\/students-as-partners\/student-grants\/_nocache\">Student Experience Grant<\/a>, Cook It Up became a reality, combining chef-led workshops, hands-on learning and community building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1560\" height=\"2080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56914\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-4.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-4-500x666.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-4-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-4-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-4-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-4-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-4-1068x1424.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-4-315x420.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The challenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>University life often means living away from home for the first time. For many students, cooking feels intimidating &#8211; limited confidence, tight budgets and lack of know-how lead to unhealthy habits. Monty\u2019s team wanted to change that by creating an experience that was educational, inclusive and enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The team delivered two fully booked workshops featuring Chef David Prior and fresh produce partners. Students learned to prepare dishes like Hainanese Chicken Rice, handmade pasta and tiramisu &#8211; meals they never imagined they could cook themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure long-term impact, the workshops were filmed and resources developed to form the <strong>Cook It Up Digital Toolkit<\/strong>:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workshop #1 &#8211; Hainanese chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch the video <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/b80JFmlINuo\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/b80JFmlINuo\">here<\/a><br>Download the recipe card:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Recipe-Card-Cook-It-Up_Hainanese-chicken.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Recipe Card- Cook It Up_Hainanese chicken.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-8adcb87d-eb0e-461e-8fea-1eabc03db091\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Recipe-Card-Cook-It-Up_Hainanese-chicken.pdf\">Recipe Card- Cook It Up_Hainanese chicken<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Recipe-Card-Cook-It-Up_Hainanese-chicken.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-8adcb87d-eb0e-461e-8fea-1eabc03db091\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workshop #2 &#8211;  Fresh egg pappardelle with puttanesca and basil pesto + classic tiramisu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch the video <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0BResI-49PE\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0BResI-49PE\">here<\/a><\/strong><br><strong>Download the recipe card:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Recipe-Card-Cook-It-Up_Pasta-and-Tiramusu.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Recipe Card- Cook It Up_Pasta and Tiramusu.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-c8ff9b5f-9197-42b6-81a0-934787513fd3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Recipe-Card-Cook-It-Up_Pasta-and-Tiramusu.pdf\">Recipe Card- Cook It Up_Pasta and Tiramusu<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Recipe-Card-Cook-It-Up_Pasta-and-Tiramusu.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-c8ff9b5f-9197-42b6-81a0-934787513fd3\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>30<\/strong> students attended the workshops (with waitlists)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>250+<\/strong> students engaged online through promotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students reported feeling more confident and connected:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve never cooked a full dish before. This workshop made me feel so confident.\u201d \u2013 Vibhi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt felt like a family meal, I met people I wouldn\u2019t normally talk to.\u201d \u2013 Belle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe chef made everything feel simple. I actually want to cook now.\u201d \u2013 Ira<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project didn\u2019t just teach cooking &#8211; it created a sense of belonging and sparked friendships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lessons learned<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start planning early, especially for sourcing chefs and filming logistics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interactive, hands-on activities make learning fun and inclusive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration with external partners adds authenticity and value.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advice for future applicants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Don\u2019t be afraid to start. You don\u2019t need a perfect plan &#8211; just a genuine idea and the willingness to learn along the way.<\/p><cite>Monty<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Monty\u2019s top tips:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify a real student need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a team you trust and divide tasks early<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think long-term &#8211; projects with lasting impact stand out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why apply for a Student Experience Grant?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The grant gives you the resources and support to turn your idea into something that benefits the entire student community. If you have an idea that could improve student life, take the leap &#8211; your project could be the next success story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/opportunities\/students-as-partners\/student-grants\">Apply now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-1-888x666.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-1-888x666.jpg 888w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-1-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-1-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-1-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-1-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cook-It-Up-workshop-1-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2025 Student Experience Grants \u2013 Case study #1 When Monty and a team of La Trobe Business School students noticed that many peers relied on instant noodles and pre-packaged meals, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":126,"featured_media":56910,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[136,254],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-56907","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-community-student-life","category-stories"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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