Meet the Mini Mixers

Meet the Mini Mixers is back at the Thermomix Nottingham Studio on Saturday 31 October, starting at 10:30. It's Thermomix Nottingham's relaxed, family-friendly get-together, and the name gives it away: it's open to children, parents, grandparents and curious cooks alike. If you've got kids and want to get them involved in the kitchen without the stress of a formal lesson, this is exactly that kind of morning.

One thing to get clear from the start: it isn't a formal cooking class. There's no prior expertise needed, and you don't even need to own a Thermomix to take part. The whole point is to just turn up and get stuck in. Everyone makes everyday pantry staples—sauces, dips, spreads, seasonings, snacks and drinks—alongside homemade gifts like preserves, flavoured sugars, spice blends and sweet treats. Every session is different, and everyone is encouraged to chop, blend, mix, cook, taste and experiment together. It's more of a communal morning in the kitchen than a structured course, so it works as well for a parent and child as it does for a grandparent and grandchild.

Because the sessions change each time, you'll end up with something different every time you go. One morning might lean more towards the savoury side with dips and spreads; another might be all about the sweet treats and preserves. The focus is on the basics—the kind of things you can actually use in your own kitchen long after the session is over.

It runs at the Thermomix Nottingham Studio, 1 Nottingham Road, Beeston, NG9 6DN, on Saturday 31 October from 10:30. Entry is free, and you book your spot through Eventbrite.