28/09/2026
Join us at Hackney School of Food for our FREE Family Cook-a-Long programme, designed to help local families build confidence in cooking healthy, delicious and affordable meals together.
Across three fun, hands-on sessions, you'll cook alongside other families, learn practical skills from our experienced food educators and enjoy sharing a freshly prepared meal together. Each session focuses on simple, nutritious recipes using just five key ingredients, making it easy to recreate meals at home without breaking the bank. You'll also pick up useful tips on meal planning, batch cooking, reducing food waste and getting children involved in the kitchen.
What's included?
- Three free, hands-on family cooking sessions, with all ingredients and equipment provided.
- Take-home recipe boxes after each session so you can continue cooking together.
- A Family Cooking Toolkit packed with recipes, budgeting tips and advice on batch cooking and freezing meals.
- The chance to meet other local families and enjoy cooking and eating together.
Eligibility & Requirements:
-Priority will be given to families who are eligible for Free School Meals or receiving income-related benefits.
- Families must be available to attend all three sessions.
Session dates & details:
- Dates: Thursday 15th October, 12th November & 10th December 2026
- Time: 3:45–5:45pm
- Location: Hackney School of Food, E5 0BT
- Cost: All three sessions are free
Register your interest:
Places are limited. Complete our expression of interest form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLiQBR6_tPO-FowOxGm8GYJ-jmqPnMV9h4XAefgdCXia2PxQ/viewform?usp=header&urp=gmail_link
