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Cooking connections

A fun and friendly cooking course for adults who face barriers to cooking independently

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Who's it for?

This course is designed to provide adults with learning disabilities or mental health issues with the tools they need to move towards independent cooking. The small group provides a safe and supportive space to learn about food, cook delicious recipes from scratch and build confidence while connecting with others.

Age range	18+
Class timings	2 hours per week
Course length	12 weeks

At a glance

Course length

12 weeks

Dates

21st September – 14th December 2026 (term-time)

Times

Mondays 1.30 – 3.30pm

Cost

Free

Location

Square Food Foundation, Daventry Road, Bristol

Skill level

Beginner +

Is this right for me?

This course is ideal if you want to:

Learn new recipes every week
Meet and eat with people in a fun, friendly environment
Improve your cooking skills and confidence
Cook food to share with family and friends

What you’ll learn:

How to cook healthier (and delicious) versions of your favourite dishes
How to batch cook
How to use leftovers
How to use kitchen equipment safely
How to cook meat safely

Certification

All learners are presented with a Square Food Foundation certificate at the end of this course.

Accessibility & support

We have experience supporting people with a range of learning needs and our kitchen is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know your support needs in your enquiry form, or if you prefer you can call us on 0117 4622686.

There is space on this course for learners who need assistance to have an extra adult or support worker.

Discuss your needs

"Really enjoyed myself, first ever course I have stuck to... cannot explain how much the course has helped me, without it I would be sat at home doing nothing. I have learnt loads!"

Learner feedback, Cooking connections

"It's been good for her confidence, she is now trying new things and signing up to a women's wellbeing group. This class is the only thing she's always ready at the door for."

Support worker feedback, Cooking connections

Ready to get started?

Apply now to register your interest in joining our next course, or get in touch if you have any questions. Our team is here to help you every step of the way.

Cooking connections enquiry form

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To register interest in our next course, please complete the form below. If you have any questions or want to find out more, email zinnia@squarefoodfoundation.co.uk or call us on 0117 462 2686.

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