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Growing and Cooking skills Sharing meals Planting ideas for Life

We teach people of all ages and abilities to grow, cook and enjoy meals together.

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Hackney School of Food is a not-for-profit food education hub in East London. We work with schools and our local community to deliver cooking and food growing programmes that build life skills and shape a healthier, more resilient future.

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We rely on the money we raise through ticket sales, team days and fundraising to sustain our food education programmes. Donate to help more people access life skills in cooking and food growing.

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What's on? Unmissable events
this season

We have a busy programme of regular and seasonal events, workshops and programmes…

Event on 27th November 2026

Olia Hercules Masterclass

Join award-winning Ukrainian chef and food writer Olia Hercules for an intimate, hands-on evening exploring fermentation, pickling and the comforting flavours of Ukrainian winter cooking.
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Event on 26th October 2026

Autumn Holiday Club

Celebrate October Half-Term with hands-on cooking, gardening and outdoor adventures […]
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Event on 6th November 2026

Autumn Trail 2026

Date: Friday 6th November 2026 Time: 4.30–7pm Our much-loved annual Autumn […]
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Event on 8th September 2026

After School Club Autumn Term

This autumn, let your child discover the joy of cooking and gardening with the Hackney School of Food After School Cooking Club.
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Event on 27th November 2026

Olia Hercules Masterclass

Join award-winning Ukrainian chef and food writer Olia Hercules for an intimate, hands-on evening exploring fermentation, pickling and the comforting flavours of Ukrainian winter cooking.
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Event on 26th October 2026

Autumn Holiday Club

Celebrate October Half-Term with hands-on cooking, gardening and outdoor adventures […]
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    Hackney School of Food is a Community Interest Company.
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