Food Leaders

Food Leaders is a collaborative project between some of Bristol’s leading food educators and chefs and was born from knowledge that if Bristol is going to tackle food insecurity, there needs to be a sharp increase in the number of people who have the skills and confidence to deliver quality Food Education/cookery lessons in the community.

Furthermore, we know that positive change is more likely to take place when learning happens within trusted communities and groups. Therefore a ‘train the trainer’ model was developed, drawing on the expertise of organisations and people who have been delivering ground-breaking food education in Bristol for over 30 years.

Food Leaders is delivered by some of Bristol’s leading food educators including Barny Haughton (Square Food Foundation), Jo Ingleby (The Children’s Kitchen), Josh Eggleton (The Pony and Trap), Adrian Kirikmaa (St Monica’s Trust), Kalpna Woolf (91ways) and Sarah Francis and Claire Mcloughlin (Travelling Kitchen).

A typical Food Leaders Programme:

5-week programme, up skilling community leaders to be able to deliver practical cookery lessons, workshops or demonstrations encouraging cooking from scratch, saving money and reducing waste.

  • The course will include practical and written work, accredited qualifications, and ongoing mentoring.

  • Grant may be available towards cookery equipment for their group after attending the course.  

Food Leaders is for people who:

  • Already working in the community (e.g. teachers, food project leads, youth workers, charity workers)

  • Are already keen cooks but would benefit from support in developing a quality food education with their groups.

  • Work with groups who are at risk or food insecurity or have restricted access to food education.

Upcoming Food Leaders programme: TRAIN THE TRAINER

Starts October 2023

  • Gain an understanding of how to run fun and engaging food and cookery activities with your groups

  • Discover how to use food stories as a positive way to engage with your group

  • Opportunities for you to practice your skills in a safe and supportive environment

  • Post programme mentorship and a access to an online portal full of resources

  • Accreditation and £100 grant available for those who complete the programme

Location: The Co-exist Community Kitchen

Dates: Thursday 5th, 12th, 19th October, 2nd & 8th November

Time: 10am-1pm

To apply, please complete this short form and we’ll be in touch to let you know if your application has been successful.

Deadline to apply is 16th September.

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