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New Jean Jullien Mural at the School of Food Our […]

“Situated in one of inner London’s most deprived neighborhoods, the […]

“Food for Thought An award-winning hub is helping Hackney pupilsdiscover […]

Presented to an exemplar project, that has demonstrated how successful […]

This project, ‘a standout winner’ for the judges, is a joint venture between the Chefs in Schools charity and a federation of three Hackney primary schools. Sited at one of these, Mandeville Primary School, it consists of the conversion of a disused caretaker’s house into an educational kitchen for children and adults.

Surman Weston’s converted house brings practical knowledge of growing and cooking food to the inner city

We’re delighted to see the Hackney School of Food in the running for two design awards.

Rewind a few months and the hive was empty, Head Gardener Lidka was on the hunt for some bees. And then she stepped into her garden and saw a swirling mist buzzing over her lawn. It was a swarm of bees searching for a new home. They settled onto a tree in Lidka’s garden.

Our HSoF mural was designed by French Graphic artist Jean Jullien. Painted by Claire WT from Art Hoppers

The story of Hackney School of Food is one of community, changing spaces, the need to adapt and of working together

Kingsmead Primary School visits Hackney School of Food (March 2020)