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.

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Explaining our Membership

what it is and who it's for

The Chefs in Schools Membership is a network for schools and kitchen teams who want to serve fresh, scratch-cooked food and make the dining hall part of children’s food education.

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 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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Join Chefs in Schools’ Membership

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?