A Membership That Puts 
School Food First

Join a growing community of schools, kitchen teams and chefs and caterers who are raising the bar on what children eat, and how they think about food.

Our membership programme gives schools the tools, training and community they need to make excellent food and food education a central part of school life. It’s practical, peer-led and built on years of hands-on experience transforming school kitchens across the UK.

What’s included

From day-to-day resources to annual events, membership is designed to support every part of your school food journey.

Community

Be part of a national movement transforming what and how children eat.

Peer Network

Connect with like-minded schools and kitchen teams across the UK to share ideas and experiences.

Online Resources

A rich library of recipes, guides and planning tools, all in one place on the School Food Project hub (explained below).

Training Events

Regular online and in-person training to build skills and confidence across your team.

Recipe Library

Tried and tested recipes developed by professional chefs, ready to adapt for your school.

Kitchen Exchanges

Visits to other member schools so your team can see what great school food looks like in practice.

Annual Conference

A flagship event bringing the whole membership community together for inspiration and learning.

Menu Support

Expert guidance on building nutritious, exciting menus that work for your kitchen and your children.

Annual Visits

On-site support from our team to help you embed best practice in your own kitchen.

Industry Updates

Stay ahead with the latest thinking on school food, nutrition and food education.

Where you’ll access your membership

Your membership is with Chefs in Schools, accessed through the School
Food Project hub.

The School Food Project is a coalition of five leading organisations united by a shared
mission to transform school food across the UK.

As a Chefs in Schools member, you’ll have exclusive access to a dedicated membership area coming soon on the hub, your space for membership resources, training content, recipes, forums and community tools.

While the School Food Project hub provides free resources to anybody with an interest in school food, your membership unlocks additional tools, expert support and peer community designed specifically for school kitchens.

Already a member? You’re dedicated space is coming soon – we’ll update this page once it’s ready!

Your Chefs in Schools membership is accessed through the School Food Project hub.
Once logged in as a member, you’ll have access to exclusive membership content and community.

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Whether you’re just starting your school food journey or looking to go further, Chefs in Schools’ membership gives you the expert support, practical tools and peer community to make it happen. Get in touch to find out more and express your interest.Have questions?

Have questions?
Contact our team. We’d love to hear from you.