Led by a professional chef and an oncology specialist dietician, these friendly, interactive online sessions give you the chance to cook nourishing, cancer-supportive meals from the comfort of your own kitchen. With expert guidance, practical tips, and plenty of encouragement, you’ll learn recipes that can help support your health and wellbeing during and after treatment.
World Cancer Research Fund: Cook Through Cancer sessions
Wessex Cancer Support is delighted to partner with the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) to bring you their award-winning Cook Through Cancer cookery classes. These specially designed sessions are for people affected by breast cancer and offer a fantastic opportunity to learn how to prepare nutritious, cancer-friendly meals from the comfort of your own home.
The classes are led by a professional chef alongside an oncology specialist dietician, providing expert guidance to help you make meals that support your health and wellbeing during and beyond cancer treatment. Held via Zoom, these interactive sessions give you the chance to cook along in real-time, ask questions and get tailored advice from the experts.
What to expect
There are 12 digital sessions in total, each focusing on a different recipe that’s both simple to prepare and packed with nutrients to support your body. Every session runs for two hours, split into:
- 45 to 60 minutes cooking demonstration and hands-on guidance
- Followed by a Q&A session, where you can speak directly with the chef and dietician about nutrition, cooking tips, or any concerns you may have
Classes are held twice a day, offering flexibility to join either at 12pm to 2pm or 6pm to 8pm, to suit your schedule.
Upcoming sessions
Spaces are limited and these popular sessions fill up quickly, so we encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment. Here are some of the upcoming classes:
| Wednesday 11 December 2024 | 6pm-8pm | Emily Ash | Megan Pattwell | Cheesy pasta bake and roast chicken | Book here |
| Tuesday 14 January 2025 | 6pm-8pm | Emily Ash | Valeria Rucco | Butterbean and spinach curry | Book here |
| Tuesday 25 February 2025 | 6pm-8pm | Emily Ash | Megan Pattwell | Lamb koftas | Book here |
Supporting you with ingredients
To make it easier to take part, WCRF provides each participant with a £15 supermarket voucher to cover the cost of ingredients needed for the recipes. This helps remove any barriers to joining and ensures you have everything you need to cook along at home.
How to book
If you’re a Wessex Cancer Support client and interested in joining these sessions, simply check the schedule above and click the ‘Book here’ link to reserve your place on Zoom.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our care team at careteam@wessexcancer.org.uk . A friendly member of our team will be happy to help you.
Taking part in these cookery sessions is a wonderful way to boost your confidence in the kitchen, discover delicious recipes tailored for your needs, and connect with others on a similar journey. We look forward to welcoming you!
