A nonprofit cooking and food literacy program for schools and communities.
Hands-on, chef-led workshops that help participants build healthier food habits and develop a deeper understanding of why food choices matter.
Student Workshops
In-classroom workshops following a simple flow— introduction, demonstration, hands-on cooking, and a shared meal — where students learn:
Ingredients and food origins
Cooking skills and nutrition basics
Environmental awareness
Delivered in-classroom. We bring all ingredients and equipment.
Family Engagement Workshops
Interactive sessions that extend learning beyond the classroom, with families taking home:
Shared hands-on experiences that build food confidence
Excitement about trying new foods
Simple, affordable meals they can recreate using take-home kits
Designed for school events and family nights.
Professional Development for Educators
Hands-on workshops where teachers participate as students:
Experiential learning, aligned with SEL and inclusion
Academic integration: literacy, math, science, and social studies through cooking
Educators leave with a clear, ready-to-use plan — modules, lessons, and simple pre-class ideas. Can be scheduled during PD days or staff meetings.
Our Impact
1,900+ students reached across NYC public schools and community partners
4,000+ high-quality, chef-designed meals cooked and shared — at under $3 per meal, with no food waste and no single-use plastic
Hundreds of schools across NYC are ready for the change. Pastable is working to reach them.
Our Partners
Press
“Caregivers could not believe how quick, easy, tasty, and healthy the food turned out.”
— Lil Nickelson, Harlem World
“The comprehensive curriculum teaches kids an array of healthy new recipes in a way that is exciting and fun.”
— Angelina Montez, NYC Food Policy Center
Make an Impact Today
Pastable is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to make hands-on cooking and food literacy accessible to more schools and communities across NYC.
Your support helps bring this experience to more students.