In the kitchen
Experimenting with seasonal ingredients from our garden, pupils gain practical skills in nutrition and cooking, from baking crusty loaves to creating tasty soups. We offer full-day or half-day food education for up to 30 pupils, led by our expert food educators.
Our cooking curriculum
Our cookery curriculum is divided into key stage groups, and each session is carefully tailored to support your school’s DT curriculum. We cover a full range of basic skills to bring the requirements of the National Curriculum to life in the classroom.
Safe knife skills
Eating and cooking with the seasons
Kitchen health and safety
Nutritional basics
In the Garden
Bring the curriculum to life in our flourishing garden. At Hackney School of Food, pupils step into a vibrant, hands-on learning environment among our vegetable patches, chicken coops, beehives, and wildflowers. Through practical gardening activities, children gain essential skills while developing a deeper understanding of food, nature, and sustainability.
Our Garden Curriculum
We offer five structured, two-hour classes aligned with the National Curriculum, tailored for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. These sessions can be booked as standalone half-day classes or combined with a cooking session for a full-day Seed-to-Spoon experience, where pupils grow, cook, and enjoy their own food.
Give your pupils the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive in our garden.
Choose from one of five sessions:
Let’s Get Growing
Understand why growing food matters and how plants support the environment. Pupils learn how to grow and look after plants from seed.
Soil Made My Lunch
Learn about food waste, composting, and soil health. Pupils discover why healthy soil is vital for protecting the environment and how they can reduce waste through composting.
Pollination Stations
Uncover the essential role of pollinators in our food system. Pupils will learn how to protect pollinators and create pollinator-friendly spaces.
Food Journeys
Explore where food comes from and the benefits of eating locally and seasonally. Pupils will explore ways to reduce their environmental impact through food choices.
Habitat Heroes
Learn about the importance of protecting habitats for wildlife and how this links to food production and sustainability. Pupils will be inspired to create and care for wildlife spaces.Pricing
2 hours
£330
Our half-day sessions start at either 10 am or 1 pm and run for 2 hours without a break.
4.5 hours
£540
Our full-day sessions run between 10 am – 2.30 pm and give children the full seed-to-spoon experience.
Benefits for pupils
Equity
Our sessions are accessible to all students, ensuring every student has the chance to benefit from these enriching experiences.
Life Skills
Cooking and growing activities offer students the chance to develop practical life skills that extend beyond the classroom.
Cultural Capital
By exploring diverse cuisines, techniques, and traditions, students broaden their understanding of the world around them.
Reinforcing Classroom Learning
Our class activities connect directly to curriculum topics, allowing students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world contexts.
Creativity & Teamwork
Projects encourage creativity and collaboration, helping students develop teamwork skills.
Understanding Food Origins
Our “seed-to-spoon” approach means students gain a deeper understanding of food’s production, nutritional and environmental and social value.
