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Survey Reveals Positive Shift in School Food Culture
At Chefs in Schools, our latest feedback and impact reports across programmes reveal that taking food seriously is paying off…
School Chef Amber Francis on The Importance of Getting Students Onside
Amber Francis knows a thing or two about great school food. Last year, the Head Chef at Christ’s College Finchley was named Great British Menu’s Champion of Champions, helping shine a light on school kitchen teams…
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.
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