What happens when passion for sustainability combines with culinary creativity? Meet Corin Bell, Executive Director of Open Kitchen, who is busy revolutionising how we think about food waste, sustainability, and community wellbeing. With a team she describes as "wizard-level chefs" playing "the culinary equivalent of jazz," Open Kitchen creates ever-changing menus from ingredients that would otherwise go to waste, complemented by locally-sourced, sustainable produce.
Beyond the inspiring story of Open Kitchen itself, our conversation expands into an exploration of city-wide food systems. Corin articulates a compelling vision for more decentralised, local food networks that could transform urban sustainability while addressing critical issues of access and affordability.
Corin also challenges the very concept of "consumer choice" in our food system–she reframes the discussion around "food environments" rather than individual responsibility, highlighting how economic structures, marketing, and accessibility fundamentally shape what we eat. Ready to rethink your relationship with food? Have a listen to our latest episode.
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