Healthier food - Healthier lives - Healthier futures
Elementary Food & Health is a nationally recognised seven hour course which provides training in the principles of good nutrition and getting a healthy, balanced diet. Our highly qualified team of friendly and approachable Association for Nutrition-registered Nutritionists have wide experience of delivering REHIS training to people from different backgrounds and all levels of experience. Read more
The Food Allergy Awareness Training Course is a professionally and nationally recognised certificated course which aims to raise awareness of issues around allergies, coeliac disease & intolerances and of how to cater for sufferers in a variety of contexts. Learn more about Natasha’s Law and the recent changes to Pre-packed for Direct Sale (PPDS) legislation. Read more
This 1-hour workshop is designed to support families struggling with fussy eating behaviours. It aims to improve confidence and provide practical techniques for managing picky eating and reduce mealtime stress. Read more
This 1-hour workshop is designed to support parents and carers through their weaning journey. It aims to increase weaning confidence by providing all the information needed to start introducing food, as well as addressing common questions and concerns. Read more
Hydration is critical to health but is often overlooked. Water makes up 2/3 of our body! Check out our resource on how to stay hydrated. Read more
Look out for our Electric Van, helping to deliver food across the city more sustainably. Read more
Edinburgh Community Food teamed up with Nourish Scotland and Forth Environment Link to deliver the Local Food Champions project. This project aimed to link our community with local food producers. Read more
We're delighted to be in partnership with Jock Tamson's Gairden who provide us with delicious local and seasonal produce. You should really take a visit to this beautiful growing space in Edinburgh. Read more
A professionally and nationally recognised certificated course which provides training in the principles and practices of good food hygiene. This interesting and useful course is designed for all food handlers working or volunteering in a catering role. Read more
Information, a toolkit and resources on Cash First approaches for organisations supporting their communities with money worries. Read more
At Edinburgh Community Food, we believe everyone has the right to nourishing food that supports their mental and physical well-being. On Friday 6th October, we're launching our 'Menu for All' network. ‘Menu for All’ will combine food and support access aims to give Edinburgh the scalable capacity to respond to need, build and coordinate capacity across the city, and provide accessible and reliable services of support to those most in need in times of crisis. Read more
Here you'll find some short cooking videos to support our Discover! families. Read more
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Read our "Eating Well When Breastfeeding" leaflet, produced for World Breastfeeding Week 2023 Read more
Get inspired by our delicious and nutritious lunch ideas that will power you through the afternoon. Read more
Find out what we've been doing to support carers, thanks to funding received from Vocal. Read more
We love our Air Fryer! Here are a few Air Fryer recipes that our Food and Health Development Officers have tried within cooking groups. We will add more to our collection as we try them out. Read more
Please read our latest project impact reports here. Read more
Edinburgh Community Food and LINKnet Mentoring are excited to be offering FREE 6 week cooking and nutrition courses throughout the year to help people gain confidence in cooking nutritious affordable meals and providing oral health awareness information. Read more
We are delighted to announce our new partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council. We are training their wonderful schools catering staff in our REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene course. Read more
Locally grown garlic, salad leaves and other seasonal fruit and veg available now, from Jock Tamson's Gairden, Duddingston. Read more
The Edible Edinburgh food partnership plays an important role in the development of sustainable food systems, campaigning for change and informing policy. Read more