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Cooking & Nutrition

Why choose us?

Inspire a lifelong love of food and cooking through engaging, curriculum‑based lessons, and develop a whole-school
“Good Food” approach with taster sessions, family workshops and bespoke CPD.

Our exciting cooking in the classroom programme is delivered by dedicated staff with food‑hygiene and allergen qualifications.

It promotes health and well-being while supporting educators to design an approach that meets the needs of their learners and the National Curriculum. 

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“Our children really look forward to their cookery lessons, and they are so proud to take the food home that they have made. Well worth every penny!”

Primary Headteacher

“The programme gives the children the opportunity to learn about healthy eating, exploring ingredients and flavour combinations that they might not encounter at home.”

Primary Headteacher

Our Services

Online Course

Practical Cooking SLA

High-quality practical cooking sessions are planned and delivered based on the needs of your school.

  • Children attend weekly lessons as part of the DT curriculum (cooking and nutrition) 
  • All equipment & resources provided
  • Develop culinary skills, to educate, inform and to help support children to lead a healthier lifestyle 
  • Meet the requirements of the National Curriculum 
  • Develop a whole school approach to food and nutrition 
  • Each child will be provided with a food and nutrition journal to record their progress and evidence of sessions
  • Each school will be provided with a resource pack, including knowledge organisers to allow for further embedding of skills and cross-curricular links.

Explore our SLA

From £880 +VAT per half day (6 week block)

Food Discovery

A suite of digital resources to support the development and delivery of practical and inclusive cooking sessions.

  • Meets the requirements of the Design & Technology Cooking & Nutrition curriculum
  • Clear progression from EYFS to KS3
  • Strengthens cross-curricular links 
  • Practical strategies, risk assessments, and templates 
  • Promotes exploration through the TasteEd approach
  • A powerful tool for developing and embedding food education.

 

 

Explore Food Discovery 

£90 for the "bundle" or £50 each

School Food Review

A focused review of your school’s food provision, ensuring alignment with School Food Standards and identifying areas for celebration and reflection.

  • A pre-visit questionnaire to gather key information, for example, breakfast club provision, meal costs, and sample menus
  • An on-site visit by a food and nutrition advisor during lunchtime (1.5–2 hours)
  • Assessment of compliance with School Food Standards
  • Review of kitchen operations, including food served, and pupil engagement
  • Includes a written report that can be shared with Governors, alongside suggestions for follow-up support.
£260 +VAT per review

Taster Days & Workshops

Providing the opportunity for children & families to develop new skills.

  • Delivered by qualified staff
  • Participants build confidence with food and social skills
  • Activities could include one-off cooking in the classroom sessions for children or mealtime inspiration for parents
  • Link your session to special dates, events, or curriculum topics.
£Bespoke +VAT per session

CIEH Accredited Training

Undertake a range of environmental health training courses.

  • Delivered by experienced and knowledgeable staff
  • Build skills and confidence in your team
  • Train catering or wrap-around staff who handle or serve food with Introductory and Foundation Food Safety and Hygiene 
  • Help ensure the safety of those consuming food with Awareness of Allergens training
  • Adhere to Government regulations on food safety.

On-site delivery can be arranged for your Setting, Network or Trust.

From £100 +VAT per person.

Bespoke CPD & Training

Sessions can be linked to almost any subject and tailored to your setting.

  • Create cross-curricular links between cookery and other aspects of your curriculum
  • Enrichment for EYFS up to Year 13
  • Support to design & develop your DT curriculum.
From £240 +VAT per half day session

Meet our Food & Nutrition team

Simon Green

School food worker

Read more about Simon Green

Simon is a qualified teacher with a passion for food. 

He loves introducing children to new ingredients, tastes, and flavours from around the world. 

Simon delivers practical cooking in the classroom, alongside delivering staff CPD and food hygiene training.

Katy Broadfoot

School food worker

Read more about Katy Broadfoot

Katy holds a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and is passionate about “all things” health and wellbeing. 

She helps guide children towards a healthier future by instilling a lifelong love for wholesome eating and cooking. 

Katy delivers practical cooking in the classroom sessions, alongside delivering training to school staff.

Get In Touch

If you are interested in any of our products or services and would like to know more about how we can help your setting, please use our contact form.

Address
SIL
Second Floor
Liverpool Innovation Park (LIP)
Edge Lane
L7 9NJ

Email [email protected]
Telephone 0151 233 3901


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