the school
food project
The PRoblem
Every child deserves the nourishment that good-quality school food provides. Yet across the UK, hunger and poor-quality options are holding pupils back. Schools that want to change this rarely have the capacity, resources, or support to do it alone.
WHO WE ARE
Five of the UK’s leading food and education organisations – Chefs in Schools, School Food Matters, Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food, the Food Foundation and Bite Back – have joined forces to launch a new school food programme. Together, we have the expertise to bring real food back onto school lunch menus, starting September 2026.
WHAT YOU GET
A whole-school transformation:
Partner schools receive over £45,000 worth of expert support – at no cost.
Pupils develop advocacy, cooking, and growing skills alongside real leadership experience
Staff access specialist training and resources to embed food education across the curriculum
Catering teams receive practical, expert support to elevate food quality in your kitchen
School leaders benefit from a structured, values-led programme with a dedicated point of contact
Parents and the wider community are engaged through sessions that build shared enthusiasm for school food change
NEXT STEPS
We are recruiting a small number of founding schools in Greater London and the North West.
This is your school’s chance to lead the future of food in education. Register your interest below and we’ll be in touch to arrange an exploratory call.
This programme is fully funded – there is no cost to participating schools.
Deadline to express interest: Friday 17th April 2026