Free family-friendly food, fun and discovery day! 

Join the University of Hertfordshire for a free, fun and interactive community event on the 28th October 2026 at Westmill Community Centre, Hitchin. 

Drop in at anytime for cooking demos, food tastings, creative activities, family crafts, practical money-saving advice and hands-on ways to explore food, wellbeing and community life. What’s on throughout the day:

• Free refreshments and snacks

• Cooking demonstrations and food tastings

• Creative activities and community artwork

• Fun activities for children, including face painting

• Food memories, stories and reminiscence activities

• Colouring and crafts for children and adults

• Practical advice on budgeting, income and local support

• Interactive exhibits and activities on food, identity and wellbeing

• And much more!

Featured cooking demonstrations: 

10:30am-11:30am | The Pudding Lady’s Kitchen

Watch a live suet pudding demonstration inspired by Florence Petty, the famous “Pudding Lady”, with tasting and conversation about making food go further. 

1:00pm-2:00pm | Affordable Family Food

Pick up simple, nutritious recipe ideas from a community cookbook, with practical tips for healthy eating on a budget and a chance to taste the food. 

Everyone welcome — come along, get involved and discover something new.

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