There’s not a lot of cooking going on in our kitchens!
In 2013 retail analysts tracked the shopping habits of 30,000 Britons and found that Britain’s cookery skills and habits were in decline. Despite our obsession with high profile chefs, cookery books, and foodie TV shows, data compiled showed that consumers, particularly those who were short of money, time or both, were spending a bigger share…
Our Aims
Learning to cook is the gateway to eating well and enjoying good food but it also brings about a whole host of equally important benefits, such as: Improved life skills Positive family relationships Improved self-confidence Reduced social isolation and loneliness Less landfill and a reduction in avoidable food waste. Healthy Living Many people are increasingly…
Food for the season – in season
Maggie Sims MBE had a 40-year career in teaching, public health and was the Head of Let’s Get Cooking at the Children’s Food Trust. She is proud to be a Director of The Let’s Cook Project and shares how much seasonality means to her.
Bread Collection
One of the most commonly wasted food items need not end up in the bin.
Check out some of our suggestions for sweet and savoury ways to use you loaf.
Transforming Lives for Good
These Lunch Clubs are a lifeline for families, providing activities alongside hot and healthy meals to children at risk of going hungry.
Ben’s Beginners
I would highly recommend collaborating with The Let’s Cook Project on projects that help support your objectives to drive a better food future for the next generation.
Rutland County Council
The overriding words participants said to me about the course was that they had “fun”, “learnt so much”, felt “enthused” and so much better equipped
Sheffield International Venues
We really believe the courses and skills delivered by Let’s Cook Project will give people new skills, ideas and inspiration to deliver amazing cooking activities!
Where to begin?
James is co-founder and director of The Let’s Cook Project. Culinary highs include competing in Masterchef in 2007 & 2008, the lows may involve banana milkshake and a kettle but he was 8 at the time! He’s been thinking about the best place to start from in the kitchen.