Cookit

Friday 23 May 2008

Cookit is a set of cooking equipment and utensils developed for primary schools by the Focus on Food Campaign, with the support of the Food Standards Agency.

This cooking resource has been designed to enable teachers to teach practical cooking skills and inspire children to learn about healthier eating and food safety. It can be used in a range of teaching situations including playgroups, cooking clubs and young people’s organisations.

Each Cookit contains all the equipment needed to teach basic cooking and baking skills to groups of up to 12 pupils. The kits include mixing bowls, jugs, chopping boards, scales, baking equipment and trays, saucepans, can-openers and ladles. It also includes a range of items for demonstration and full user information, such as activities, advice and recipes, to help teachers plan lessons.

The FSA is currently offering 50 grants to help schools by contributing 50% towards the cost of Cookit sets. The full Cookit set normally costs £750 plus VAT (including packaging and delivery). You can apply for a grant by completing the application form at the link below. The deadline for applications is 23 June 2008.

For more information about Cookit, contact Focus on Food on 01422 383191 or focusonfood@designdimension.org