We’re so proud of what our Ministry of Food teams have achieved and are excited to be celebrating having reached 100,000 people worldwide! This is a remarkable milestone for all of us, especially for our brilliant partners, teachers and volunteers, who give their all, day in and day out, to get people cooking again and inspiring them to eat better and more nutritious food.
Read moreWe support charities and local authorities to deliver cooking courses for people of all ages in a variety of locations, in the UK and beyond
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Our comprehensive training is available for anyone who wants to deliver a Ministry of Food programme in their area
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We know that the Ministry of Food improves eating behaviour, food choices and cooking confidence
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Partnerships with local charities and groups empowers a change in communities
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Jamie Oliver launched his Ministry of Food campaign 12 years ago, with the aim of getting people cooking again. His aim was to give people the skills they needed to cook simple, delicious, nutritious food from scratch, and for them to pass this on to a few friends and family.
Our Partner Inn Churches, a Bradford-based charity, has taken on the former Bradford Brewery as a city centre hub for its community projects, including their second social supermarket and expanding their delivery of Jamie’s Ministry of Food Programme.
The Ministry of Food Leeds project which has taught over 5,000 Leeds folk to cook is celebrating ten years of operation. Based in Leeds Kirkgate Market, Jamie’s Ministry of Food Leeds teaches basic cooking skills in a friendly environment alongside shopping and budgeting tips and healthy eating advice. It is estimated that the project has
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We are always looking for like-minded partners and individuals to launch new centres or programmes. To set up a Ministry of Food programme you will need to secure funding. Please get in touch and we can discuss the various options available.
We believe in empowering people to lead change in their own communities, which is why we provide training and resources to partners who deliver the programme locally. Have a look to see if we have a partner in your area. If you are interested in establishing a new Ministry of Food centre, please get in touch.
Our partners deliver Ministry of Food cooking lessons across the UK and beyond. To sign up, find your nearest centre and contact them directly.
Volunteers play a vital role in the Ministry of Food programme. Most of our partners have volunteering opportunities, so either contact them directly or get in touch with us.
Yes of course! The Ministry of Food Programme has a huge range of recipes to suit many different dietary requirements.
No, the programme was created by Jamie in 2009 – it is coordinated by his team and the lessons are delivered by local partners. The lessons all use Jamie’s recipes, tips and tricks but due to his busy schedule he is unable to deliver the training personally… although he would love to!
