SWIT closer to Jamie’s pop-up kitchen

The South West Institute of Technology is one step closer to hosting the Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food Pop Up Kitchen, after being announced as one of six national finalists.

The kitchen will be the first of its kind in Australia and the Bunbury-based institute will find out this Sunday if it is to host the pop-up kitchen, which is about inspiring even the most inexperienced cook how to make a meal from scratch.

SWIT managing director Duncan Anderson said the region is at the doorstep of some of the world’s finest fresh food and produce, but many farmers are struggling to sell their produce, with seasonal fruit and vegetables not being appreciated.

“Our community would benefit from greater food education and skills, ” Mr Anderson said.

“Being selected as the WA finalist for Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food’s Australian pop-up kitchen is beyond exciting.

“We hope we can bring the pop-up to Bunbury, it would make a real difference to the people in our community.”