

Inclusive Cooking Crew
Sharing culinary skills, one dish at a time.

We are a newly found service that aims to empower individuals by providing essential life skills for independent meal preparation. Leveraging their existing abilities and our supportive guidance, we enhance gross motor skills and social communication. Our program focuses on affordable, easy, and nutritious cooking. Additionally, we foster friendship building through shared mealtime experiences, allowing participants to enjoy the food prepared during our sessions together with their friends.


What we offer


Wellness and Health
Food that is good for you.
Feel Valued
Yes! I am bringing a plate.

Fostering Friendship
Mix and Mingle.
Our Co-founder and Mentor
Louise Metcalfe-Taylor(Lou)Growing up in Australia, she dedicated her early years to horse riding and honing her culinary skills. Subsequently, she embarked on a career spanning over a decade in the training and development industry. With a substantial knowledge base, Lou specializes in not-for-profit organizations, NDIS, animal welfare, and the culinary sector. Blending the roles of artist and educator, she currently guides and shapes the vision and voice of Inclusive Cooking Crew.



Our Mission
Empowering lives through culinary independence.Our mission is to enrich the lives of individuals by fostering a positive learning cooking experience. At the heart of our service is the belief that everyone, should have the opportunity to develop essential life skills through the art of cooking. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where participants can explore, learn, and master the art of meal preparation, promoting self-sufficiency and confidence in their daily lives.





Our Vision
Inspiring culinary mastery for inclusive living.Our vision is to pioneer a transformative culinary education experience that transcends abilities, enabling individuals to become confident, skilled, and independent in the kitchen. We envision a community where everyone, regardless of their unique challenges, discovers the joy of cooking, unlocking a world of possibilities and self-expression. Through innovative and inclusive cooking programs, we strive to create a society where culinary skills empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives


