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Edinburgh Community Food in Fife!

We are delighted that Fife Council have launched our Take & Make meals around Dunfermline and Cowdenbeath to be used in their adult cooking groups and pantries, all part of their health development work with NHS Fife.
Fun, Fit & Fed!

Our Leith Chooses funded project for 2024 is underway! We're launching our 'Fun, Fit & Fed' project in partnership with Upmo community cafes in Leith Victoria and Ainslie Park Edinburgh Leisure venues. Head along to pick up a free Take & Make meal kit! #FunFitFed
REHIS Food and Health

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.
REHIS Food Allergy Awareness

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.

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.
Fish Dishes

Some recipes to help inspire you to achieve at least two portions of fish per week!
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 FREE home delivery within Edinburgh 4 days a week. Find out more here or check out our shop section. A minimum order will now be £25 for a free delivery.
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.
Latest Newsletter

Read about our recent work, nutrition news and what's coming up in our latest newsletter.
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!
Best Start Foods

Best Start Foods, a payment that replaces the UK Government's Healthy Start vouchers in Scotland.
Eat Well for Oral Health

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.