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A children’s cooking show and class with an emphasis on healthy eating will be the centre-point of entertainment at the Warkworth A&P Lifestyle Show.
The classes are run by Australian company, Bubble Muffin Kids Cooking Club. The Warkworth A&P Show will be the company’s first appearance in New Zealand.
Company founder Kevin Kapusi Starow describes the show as a cross between Jamie Oliver and the Wiggles, instilling healthy eating habits in children with a focus on fun and entertainment.
“The performance provides a show full of music, laughing and non-stop entertainment for children while teaching them valuable lessons about diet and lifestyle choices,” Kevin says. “The performance is made enjoyable so that children don’t even realise they are being taught a lesson!”
Bubble Muffin was created in response to the rising obesity epidemic, he says. In New Zealand, the Ministry of Health estimates about 10 per cent of children and one-third of adults are obese.
“The major problem with obesity is not that of vanity but of health,” Kevin says. “Obese children have an increased risk of becoming obese adults which can lead to weight-related health problems such as type 2 Diabetes and heart disease. These conditions can lead to a decreased quality of life and even premature death.
“Teaching children at a young age how to have a healthy relationship with food is the best way to reduce the obesity statistic.”
Every show starts with an introduction and a short information section highlighting some of the produce that will be used during the show. After the demonstration, the children will prepare the featured recipe.
The show caters for children aged five to 12 with classes starting every hour.
