Youth Workshop: Slice & Toss – Hands-On Pizza & Salad Party

Youth Workshop: Slice & Toss – Hands-On Pizza & Salad Party

Get ready to roll, stretch, and toss! Join us for a fun, hands-on evening where you’ll team up with other youth to craft your own pizza masterpiece and a crunchy, colourful salad — all from scratch. Experiment with toppings, show off your pizza-stretching skills, and enjoy a meal you made with your group. Bring your appetite, your creativity, and your friends (or make some new ones!) for a night full of flavour, fun, and teamwork.

Participants will also receive $20 in Harvest Bucks! Redeem them for fresh eggs, vegetables, and fruit at participating locations throughout London and Middlesex County. For more info, visit: https://www.healthunit.com/harvest-bucks

This beginner-friendly workshop is all about creativity, teamwork, and tasty food — no cooking experience needed!
 

In this workshop, you will:

• Meet your group & connect: Kick off with a fun icebreaker to get to know your team and warm up for some hands-on action.
• Stretch & prep your dough: Learn how to turn a dough ball into a perfect pizza base, ready for your favourite toppings.
• Build your group pizza: Layer on sauce, cheese, and toppings, then bake a hot, delicious pizza to share.
• Create a fresh salad side: Chop, shred, and toss colourful ingredients like cucumbers, carrots, red onion, brussels sprouts, peppers, olives, and mixed greens — jump in or cheer on your friends as the salad comes together.
• Dig in & reflect: Enjoy the meal you made with your group, chat about your favourite flavours, and share what made the workshop most fun.

What you’ll need:

• Your appetite and enthusiasm!
• All ingredients, tools, and materials are provided.
• Bring a container if you want to take home leftovers.
• Bringing a friend, sibling, or support person? Awesome — just let us know when you register so we can plan ahead.

This workshop is completely FREE! RSVP through the Dandelion Event Page. Questions or need to update your RSVP? Email us at lcrc@lcrc.on.ca. If your plans change, please let us know so someone else can join in!

We’re committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive space for everyone. Let us know if you require accommodations to participate fully.
 

Accessibility:

• Step-free entrance (no automatic door).
• Main bathroom upstairs; a staff bathroom on the main floor is available if needed (note: narrow walkway).
• Staff will assist as needed to ensure participants can access the space comfortably.
   

About Growing Chefs Ontario:

Growing Chefs Ontario is a non-profit connecting kids and youth with fresh, healthy food through hands-on culinary education. Their professional kitchen spaces give youth a safe, engaging place to explore cooking, nutrition, and teamwork. For this workshop, we’re excited to be borrowing their space! Learn more at https://growingchefsontario.ca
 

About YWHO:

Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) is a nonprofit initiative supporting youth aged 12 to 25 and their families by providing the right services at the right time and place. Services include mental health and substance use support, primary care, education/employment assistance, peer support, and more. YWHO also helps connect youth to workshops like this one. Learn more at https://youthhubs.ca
 

About Grow Cook Learn:

Grow Cook Learn is a project of the London Community Resource Centre (LCRC), building community through food literacy and food security while promoting health and wellness for all. Learn more at https://lcrc.on.ca
 

Disclaimers:

• Ingredients may vary slightly depending on availability.
• Participants will work in groups of 2–5 to make a pizza together. Groups can divide toppings and discuss preferences as they go. Participants who require food accommodations or prefer not to share can have their own personal pizza — please let us know when you register.