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REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene

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.
Online Weaning Workshop for Families - July 26

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.
Online Fussy Eating for Families - July 2026

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.
Mix Mash & Munch! Summer Family Cooking Group

Mix, chop, stir and explore! Join our Mix, Mash & Munch Family Cooking Club for fun-filled Friday mornings of hands-on cooking, tasty recipes, new skills, and friendly nutrition support for the whole family 🍴✨

Weaning and Early Years

Try our baby and toddler friendly recipes for main meals and snacks which are low in salt and sugar and offer a variety of textures and flavours.
Low Sugar Treats

Some sweet recipes lower in sugar
Air Fryer Recipes

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.
Slow Cooker Recipes

Some delicious recipes to help save time and energy.
Healthy Hermie Multicultural Cookbook

This recipe book has been produced by the participants of the 'Feeding Hermie Healthy Futures' pilot project funded by Leith Chooses.
Classic Winter Warmers

These delicious meals are sure to warm you up on a cold winters night or even a summers day in Scotland!
Soups

Here are some classic soup recipes with a twist! A great way to achieve your 5 a day.
Meat-Free

Some delicious meat free, plant based recipes for a healthier diet and planet.
Fake Aways

Delicious fakeaway recipes that are much healthier, tastier and cheaper than the real thing!
Healthy Breakfasts

Here are some delicious, healthy breakfast recipes to help you get going in the morning.

What We Do

Edinburgh Community Food is all about helping people enjoy delicious, fresh, healthy food and making sure everyone in our city has access to an affordable, healthy diet. We believe in: Healthier Food - Healthier Lives - Healthier Futures.
Take & Make DIY Meals

Our Take & Make DIY Meal Packs have everything you need to make delicious, nutritious meals.
Home Deliveries

We have a selection of exceptional quality fresh fruit and veg boxes ready for within Edinburgh 4 days a week. Find out more here or check out our shop section.
Volunteer with us

We're looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to volunteer and support us.
Edinburgh Community Cafe Network

The Edinburgh Community Cafe Network brings cafes together to help increase the community cafe brand and to bridge, bond and link their social capital.
REHIS Food Hygiene

We deliver certificated REHIS Food Hygiene courses.
Umbrella Hubs

Umbrella Hubs provide support for families across Edinburgh.
Contact Us

Contact details for Edinburgh Community Food
Food and Health Development Team

All our Food and Health Development Team are Registered Associate Nutritionists. Find out who they are here!
Cash First: Information, Toolkit and Resources

Information, a toolkit and resources on Cash First approaches for organisations supporting their communities with money worries.