Gather with purpose Team Events with a Difference
Make your next team day memorable at our award-winning not-for-profit cookery school and garden. Rooted in exciting and lively Hackney, we offer full days and half days for up to 20 people, that combine outdoor activities, hands-on cooking, and a chance to make a difference to the local community.
What to expect?
Step away from the everyday and into a space where food, nature and community come together for a memorable team away day or group event at Hackney School of Food.
Choose from full days, half days and two-hour team-building cooking experiences designed to spark connection, creativity and fun, starting from just £80 per person.
Every booking helps fund food education for children, families and our community, so a memorable day here creates positive social impact too.
Meet in our urban oasis
Use our bright Garden Room for strategy sessions, brainstorming, planning and creative thinking, surrounded by our flourishing garden.
Cook together
Create a delicious seasonal meal in our teaching kitchen, guided by our experienced food educators.
Eat and connect
Gather around the table to enjoy what you’ve made, slow down and reconnect away from day-to-day distractions.Get into the garden
Explore our flourishing garden and, on full days, choosing from hands-on workshops covering growing, bees, fermentation and more. Or simply gather again in the Garden Room.“Thank you SO MUCH for such an amazing team day. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the work you and the team put into it. The day was a huge success. “
Liv, Agua de Madre
Get heads together Hire our meeting space
Need space for meetings, workshops and events? We offer a versatile meeting area with or without catering. Visit our venue hire section.
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Unmissable events
We hold a host of seasonal events, from supper clubs to garden open days. Whether you’re interested in food, nature or simply meeting other local people, there’s plenty to get involved in. Find out what workshops, activities and events are happening this season.
What's On
Event on 27th November 2026
Olia Hercules Masterclass
Event on 26th October 2026
Autumn Holiday Club
Event on 6th November 2026
Autumn Trail 2026
Event on 8th September 2026
After School Club Autumn Term
Event on 27th November 2026
Olia Hercules Masterclass
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Hackney School of Food is a Community Interest Company.
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