COOK! with the Vegetarian Society
Events
Wentworth Woodhouse Saturday @ 11:30am - Chef Demo
Wentworth Woodhouse Saturday @ 2:30pm - Chef Demo
We are the pioneers of the plant-based revolution, creating great food and positive change for over 175 years. We are driven by our commitment for a better future for animals, people and the planet.
We are the rallying cry for the vegetarian movement, championing the cause and inspiring everyone to move towards a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle.
Maz is a passionate chef, tutor, and street food trader with over 30 years of experience in the catering industry. Her Mauritian heritage inspires her love of bold, exciting flavours, which she brings to life in a wide range of courses at the Vegetarian Society Cookery School, including Thai and Vietnamese Cookery, Vegan Street Food, and the Professional Chefs’ Diploma. Maz has worked with a variety of organisations, from Manchester University to the LGBT Foundation, and has even cooked alongside royals. Maz also leads on our community work bringing cookery workshops in local hobs across Greater Manchester. Whether she's leading a cookery class or catering a royal engagement, Maz brings warmth, expertise, and a deep commitment to sharing her culinary knowledge with others.
Sam is a vegan and passionate about bringing vegetarian and vegan food to those who would usually pass it by. They lead COOK! with creativity, warmth, and over two decades of experience in the catering industry. Originally from Liverpool and proud of her mixed European heritage, Sam has spent their career exploring diverse culinary traditions and flavours, bringing a rich cultural perspective to her cooking. As Head of the Cookery School, Sam also develops innovative classes and recipes that inspire people to embrace vegetarian and vegan food. She manages the department with vision and dedication, ensuring the school remains a vibrant hub for food education and community engagement. Sam is a regular contributor to food magazines and digital media, sharing her insights and recipes with a wide audience. Her work has been featured in books and on radio, and she frequently appears at food festivals and public events, where her enthusiasm and expertise shine. Sam says: “I love that I’m able to pass on my knowledge and skills through COOK! I want to help everyone experience the joy of cooking and eating great food”
We are the rallying cry for the vegetarian movement, championing the cause and inspiring everyone to move towards a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle.
Maz is a passionate chef, tutor, and street food trader with over 30 years of experience in the catering industry. Her Mauritian heritage inspires her love of bold, exciting flavours, which she brings to life in a wide range of courses at the Vegetarian Society Cookery School, including Thai and Vietnamese Cookery, Vegan Street Food, and the Professional Chefs’ Diploma. Maz has worked with a variety of organisations, from Manchester University to the LGBT Foundation, and has even cooked alongside royals. Maz also leads on our community work bringing cookery workshops in local hobs across Greater Manchester. Whether she's leading a cookery class or catering a royal engagement, Maz brings warmth, expertise, and a deep commitment to sharing her culinary knowledge with others.
Sam is a vegan and passionate about bringing vegetarian and vegan food to those who would usually pass it by. They lead COOK! with creativity, warmth, and over two decades of experience in the catering industry. Originally from Liverpool and proud of her mixed European heritage, Sam has spent their career exploring diverse culinary traditions and flavours, bringing a rich cultural perspective to her cooking. As Head of the Cookery School, Sam also develops innovative classes and recipes that inspire people to embrace vegetarian and vegan food. She manages the department with vision and dedication, ensuring the school remains a vibrant hub for food education and community engagement. Sam is a regular contributor to food magazines and digital media, sharing her insights and recipes with a wide audience. Her work has been featured in books and on radio, and she frequently appears at food festivals and public events, where her enthusiasm and expertise shine. Sam says: “I love that I’m able to pass on my knowledge and skills through COOK! I want to help everyone experience the joy of cooking and eating great food”