Join us for a hands-on cooking class that brings together food, skills, and social impact.
We’re teaming up with Hackney School of Food and graduates from the KERB+ Hospitality Programme to run a series of relaxed, practical cooking sessions designed especially for students. Each class is led by chefs who have grown their food businesses through KERB+, a programme supporting independent, community-rooted hospitality entrepreneurs.
Across a two-hour session, you’ll learn simple, plant-based and budget-friendly recipes, build core cooking skills, and leave with ideas you can easily recreate at home — no prior experience needed. Classes are welcoming, beginner-friendly, and focused on confidence in the kitchen.
Alongside cooking, you’ll also get a short introduction to the social enterprise models behind the day — from Hackney School of Food as a community-led space, to KERB+ graduates running mission-driven food businesses. It’s a chance to see how food can be a tool for community, sustainability and livelihoods.
Each session will feature a different cuisine style, so you can choose the class that speaks to you most.
What to expect:
- 👩🍳 Hands-on cooking with KERB+ graduate chefs
- 🌱 Plant-based, affordable recipes you can reuse
- 🏠 A welcoming space for beginners
- 🌍 Insight into food-focused social enterprises
- 🤝 Learning through doing, together
Location: Hackney School of Food, Oswald Street, Lower Clapton, London E5 0BT (12 mins by bike from UCL East)
Whether you’re looking to cook more confidently, meet new people, or explore how food connects to social impact, this is a great place to start.