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Nathan Scarlett – School Chef and Rising Star
Surely a celebrity chef in the making, we are proud to call Nathan Scarlett one of our chefs…
School Chefs Gather in London to Learn, Cook and Connect
From baking sessions to inspiring keynotes, Chefs in Schools brought together school kitchen teams from across the country to learn, connect, and celebrate the people behind the dinner hall.
Free school meal eligibility is expanding
Half a million more children across England can now access a free, hot school lunch.
A Once-in-a-Generation Moment for School Food
For the first time in over a decade, the government has updated the school food standards for England, and this time, every school will be held to them.
From kitchen to classroom: a Chefs in Schools work experience week
A work experience student spent a week behind the scenes at Chefs in Schools, from cookery school graduations to a year five falafel class, here’s what they discovered.
School food on the governing board agenda
School food is back in the headlines, but this time, the spotlight is shifting from the dinner hall to the boardroom.
School Food Revolution Takes Root Across Wales
Monmouthshire County Council and Chefs in Schools came together to mark a milestone in Wales’ growing school food movement.
Top Marks for Derbyshire School Snack Takeover
A Sheffield secondary swapped its snack offer for a day, students gave their verdict, and the kitchen team haven’t looked back.
The School Food Standards Consultation Has Closed: What We Said
The government asked for input on the future of school food. Here’s how nearly a decade of school kitchen experience shaped our response.
School Chef Tracy Scoops National Jamie Oliver Award
Meet Tracy Nwabia: The London school chef who just scooped a national Jamie Oliver award for turning mealtime anxiety into empty plates.
School Chefs Gather in London to Learn, Cook and Connect
From baking sessions to inspiring keynotes, Chefs in Schools brought together school kitchen teams from across the country to learn, connect, and celebrate the people behind the dinner hall.
A Once-in-a-Generation Moment for School Food
For the first time in over a decade, the government has updated the school food standards for England, and this time, every school will be held to them.
School Chef Tracy Scoops National Jamie Oliver Award
Meet Tracy Nwabia: The London school chef who just scooped a national Jamie Oliver award for turning mealtime anxiety into empty plates.
The School Dinner of dreams
Gary Lineker rang the bell, the country’s best chefs cooked in the school kitchen and London’s dining scene came together to transform what children eat every day.
A New Era of School Food is Here
The launch of School Food Project marks a new era of school food.
Better School Food is Coming. Have Your Say Now.
Today is a good day for children and school food.
Minister Joins Students for School Lunch
Minister visits London school to see impact of high-quality school food…
Great British Menu Champion inspires new school food resource
BBC champion chef brings weekly ingredient challenge to schools nationwide…
Chefs in Schools Celebrates Chefs in Blackpool
Blackpool Council Catering Services has become the first in the North West to graduate chefs…
Chefs in Schools on Saturday Kitchen: Why School Food Matters
Our work transforming school kitchens got a national spotlight recently…
Free school meal eligibility is expanding
Half a million more children across England can now access a free, hot school lunch.
A Once-in-a-Generation Moment for School Food
For the first time in over a decade, the government has updated the school food standards for England, and this time, every school will be held to them.
School food on the governing board agenda
School food is back in the headlines, but this time, the spotlight is shifting from the dinner hall to the boardroom.
The School Food Standards Consultation Has Closed: What We Said
The government asked for input on the future of school food. Here’s how nearly a decade of school kitchen experience shaped our response.
A New Era of School Food is Here
The launch of School Food Project marks a new era of school food.
Better School Food is Coming. Have Your Say Now.
Today is a good day for children and school food.
School Chefs Bring School Dinners to Downing Street
Award-winning school chefs took their menus to 10 Downing Street yesterday…
Cornwall Introduces Auto-enrolment for Free School Meals
We welcome Cornwall Council’s decision to automatically enrol eligible children for free school meals…
Child Hunger & School Food Reforms Welcome News
We are delighted that the Government is extending eligibility for free school meals to families receiving Universal Credit…
School Food Minister Visits Hackney Primary School
PRESS RELEASE: Parliamentary Under Secretary visits hackney primary school…
Naomi Duncan on Hopes for New Government
A new Government has been elected. Our message to them…
Politicians Must Prioritise School Food
Food fuels us, we all know this but when it comes to school food, sometimes it’s forgotten. We’re calling on politicians to forget it no more…
How One Primary School Cut Food Waste by up to 15%
Sometimes the best solutions are the simplest ones…
7 Year old wins Riverford Christmas Card Competition
Hugo, 7, Wins Christmas Card Design Competition…
Amber Francis Wins National Award for Transforming School Food
Amber Francis, Head Chef and Senior Food Educator at Christ’s College Finchley, has been named the winner of the Extra Mile Award…
Hackney School Chef Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Two Million Meals’ Margaret Wins School Chef Lifetime Achievement Award…
Good school food awards – chef nathan crowned champion
Jamie Oliver’s School Chef Champion of the year in the Good School Food Awards is Nathan Scarlett…
Snack takeover success
Launceston school joins initiative to transform child health through school food…
Chef Russ Named Rising Star
We’re proud to say that Head Chef Russ and the team at Pokesdown Primary in Bournemouth have won the Rising Star Award in Jamie Oliver’s Good School Food Awards 2024.
From kitchen to classroom: a Chefs in Schools work experience week
A work experience student spent a week behind the scenes at Chefs in Schools, from cookery school graduations to a year five falafel class, here’s what they discovered.
From Fine Dining to the School Canteen with School Chef Lewis
What happens when a Michelin-trained chef takes over a school kitchen? Meet Lewis, who swapped fine dining for a fulfilling career cooking for children with additional needs.
Chef Chantelle Nicholson on Sustainable Cooking
Speaking to co-founder Nicole Pisani, Chantelle Nicholson reflects on why she became an ambassador…
School Food Takes Centre Stage at Leiths Careers Fair
Chef Trainer Andy Pycroft represented Chefs in Schools at renowned culinary school Leiths’ recent careers fair…
Q&A with Amber Francis
Head Chef and Food Educator Amber Francis will take part in the finals of the BBC’s Great British Menu…
Chef Russ Ball Speaks to Parliamentary Group
Award winning school chef, Russ Ball, attended the All Party Parliamentary Group on School food…
New Episode of The Headteacher update podcast
The latest episode features Nicole Pisani and Hilary Priest…
BBC Food Programme features chefs in schools
The flagship Radio 4 programme spent time in Devon and London learning about what our charity does.
Great British Menu Champion inspires new school food resource
BBC champion chef brings weekly ingredient challenge to schools nationwide…
Totteridge Academy on Good Morning Britain
Chefs in Schools partner school showcases quality school food on national television…
Christmas Dinner Tips
Christmas dinner is a big deal…
Why Eggs Deserve a Place at the School Breakfast Table
From boosting brainpower to beating morning hunger, find out why experts say this one breakfast staple deserves a permanent spot on every school menu.
Survey Reveals Positive Shift In School Food Culture
Our end of year survey has revealed that taking food seriously is paying off…
Snack takeover success
Launceston school joins initiative to transform child health through school food…
100k children reached by chefs in schools
Thank you to everyone who’s played a part in a successful year…
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