Perth Royal Show connects Foodbank WA with community

It only comes around
once a year.

A beloved school holiday tradition for generations of Western Australian families, the Perth Royal Show brings together thrilling rides, showbags, animals and entertainment for all ages.

This year, we were excited to return for our third consecutive year with the nom! Kids Kitchen, helping young visitors discover that nutritious food can be fun, delicious and easy to prepare. Through hands-on cooking experiences, we connected with hundreds of children and their families, inspiring the next generation to build confidence in the kitchen and develop healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime.

From Saturday, 26 September to Saturday, 3 October, the nom! Kids Kitchen team delivered five free workshops each day, creating an engaging environment where children could build practical food skills while learning about the benefits of nutritious, everyday foods. Across the eight-day event, 918 children aged 5 to 12 took part in the experience, sharing plenty of enthusiasm, creativity and laughter along the way.

This year’s featured recipe, Herbalicious Garlic Dip, proved to be a crowd favourite. Simple, colourful and packed with flavour, the recipe showcased three of the five food groups, helping children understand how healthy ingredients work together to fuel growing bodies and minds. As they chopped, mixed and tasted, participants learned that nutritious foods can be both enjoyable and easy to include in everyday meals and snacks.

Most importantly, children discovered that healthy choices do not have to be boring.

Through the Superhero Foods message, they learned that Everyday Foods are the real heroes, providing the nutrients needed to support growth, learning and active lifestyles. By making healthy eating fun and interactive, the workshops encouraged children to see nutritious food in a positive and empowering way.

A huge thank you to all the children, families, volunteers and supporters who helped make this year’s nom! Kids Kitchen such a success. It was fantastic to see so many young people leave with new skills, greater confidence and a growing enthusiasm for healthy eating.

For more healthy, family-friendly recipes and nutrition resources, visit Superhero Foods HQ.

Published on 9 November 2026.