Sessions
Playful Food Education Sessions in Winchester for Children Aged 4–8
Each 60-minute session is designed to build exposure to real food and confidence in interacting with it — whether by touching, smelling, preparing, or tasting. Sessions are hands-on, low-pressure, and backed by food science, storytelling, and the adventures of our friendly Belly Bugs.
Children learn that what they eat doesn’t just feed them — it also feeds the tiny Belly Bugs living in their tummies, which help them stay strong, happy, and healthy.
Join a one-off taster, book a themed 3-session journey, or complete the full 5-week series. All sessions take place in small groups (max 6 children) every 3/4 weeks on Fridays at 5PM in the small hall of the Weeke Community Centre in Winchester, Hampshire.
✨ Session Themes (all linked to Belly Bug wellbeing):
🌾 From Seed to Supper - Friday 3rd October 2025 at 5pm
Explore how food grows — from soil to plant to plate — and discover why Belly Bugs love food that’s local and in season. Children build confidence through food mapping, sensory sorting, and seasonal tasting.
🌈 Eat the Rainbow - Friday 24th October 2025 at 5pm
Discover how different food colours help our bodies and fuel different Belly Bug “superpowers.” Kids feel more confident around new fruits and vegetables through creative cold cooking and colourful taste tests.
🦠 Belly Bugs & Gut Health - Friday 7th November 2025 at 5pm
Meet your microbes! Children learn what Belly Bugs do, what they love to eat (fibre, fruit, veg), where they can be found (fermented foods) and how to keep them happy through play, games, and Belly Bug booster snacks.
🔍 What’s Really in My Food? - Friday 12th December 2025 at 5pm
Become a label detective and learn to spot ingredients Belly Bugs don’t like (too much sugar, additives, ultra-processed fillers). Compare shop-bought vs homemade snacks to build food awareness, trust, and real-world skills.
🧑🍳 Little Chefs in Action - Friday 9th January 2025 at 5pm
Chop, mix, and measure your way to independence and confidence in the kitchen — while making Belly Bug–friendly recipes with whole, real ingredients.
💷 Pricing Options:
Taster Session (First-time only): £5
Pay-as-you-go: £15 per session
Book 3 sessions: £13 each
Book 4 sessions: £12 each
All sessions include:
An educational story or theme (eg learning where food grows and why Belly Bugs love foods that are fresh and seasonal).
A sensory activity (eg touching, smelling, and tasting green veg to find out which ones make Belly Bugs extra happy).
A cold cooking activity (eg making rainbow skewers that feed different Belly Bug “teams”).
A game to strengthen learning (eg guessing which foods fuel Belly Bugs best vs which leave them sleepy).
Optional parent notes with tips to continue learning at home (so families can keep feeding their Belly Bugs together).