Over the past 12 weeks, our Year 10 Food Technology students have been designing a street food product based on the concept of Kai Ora (food for health). 

The products they designed had to meet the following specifications:

• Easy to hold (napkin or skewer)
• Serving size (3), 2-3 bites
• Visually appealing
• Reflects chosen culture
• Quick to make (30mins)

The students enjoyed making well-known street food products from a variety of cultures during their practical lessons. They evaluated these foods and conducted research to then come up with their own unique and innovative street food idea. Our students tested and trialed their concepts, gaining stakeholder feedback along the way, to ensure an an optimal final product.

At the end of the unit, students were able to invite guests to a food market in the Golden Swan Cafe.  This created an opportunity for our Year 10 students to connect with their peers while showcasing their products and chosen cultures. 

Some reflections / comments by our students:

“I liked getting to try new foods, exploring different cultures.”

“Overall in this unit I learned how to make food in a limited time, what it meant to make healthy food, and the different flavours, textures and combinations that can make a food unique and tasty. I was able to recognise the amount of hard work and patience street food vendors and fast food workers must have – to be able to produce an item of food in a limited time while maintaining health and safety rules must be really challenging; I really do respect them. I also learned how not all ‘fast’ food items have to be unhealthy. In class we made a range of different products that could be made in a short amount of time but were filled with nutritious ingredients. It really changed my perspective of healthy food. I thoroughly enjoyed this unit and look forward to making more healthy and delicious food products; I will definitely be making some of them at home to show my family!”
Amira Shafiq

Above left: Taniwha burgers (Emily, Harmony, Bella), and Emma Foster with Lydia Faranso

Above: Pizza Scrolls (Anna, Phoebe, Evelyn) and Bao Bao Dumplings (Ashley, Maddy, Faaroon)

Above: Sushi skewers (Alicia and Olivia) and Dumplings on a stick (Emma, Izzy, Lydia)

Above: Matcha Pancakes (Hannah, Danica, Chsarya)

Above: Sushi donuts (Maddie, Rebecca, Stevi) and Seaweed Tacos (Jasmine, Ashley, Zahra)

Above: Teriyaki Chicken Tacos (Emma, Ayla, Jessica)

Above: Tanghulu (Amira, Olivia, Mia)