Cook 5 with CRuNCH

Revolutionising the health of the next generation, Cook 5 with CRuNCH is a ground-breaking (and fun!) initiative born out of many years of experience delivering healthy eating and cookery programmes in schools and local communities across the UK.

Cook 5 with CRuNCH enables and inspires young people to cook 5 simple, nourishing recipes before they leave home as well as gain a basic understanding of how to eat for better physical and mental wellbeing.

Young people not only start out on a cooking journey that will last a lifetime, they learn to connect with food so they can make healthier choices, they grow in self-confidence and they develop leadership skills.

All fantastic skills to set them up for life…

This initiative is primarily designed for 11-14 year olds (KS3), but can be delivered to older and younger age groups. 

 

Find out more about our pilot by clicking below…


 

COOK 5 with CRuNCH in the South West!

We aim to start with Bristol and then roll-out into the rest of the UK, starting with the South West of England.

Can you help us make Bristol the first #Cook5 City?

We’ve successfully piloted #Cook5 in Merchant’s Academy, a school in Withywood, Bristol, and are ready to roll out to more schools, guides, scouts and community hubs.

The Power of 5!

“The secret weapon is to keep it real and achievable.

And fun!

Five simple recipes, five key cooking skills, five nutrition tips, embedding five physical activities into your week.

There’s real power in the number 5!”

 

Kate Percy, founder of CRuNCH

 

5 x HEALTHY MEALS

Students choose from our selection of 50 simple, healthy recipes, which cater for different cultures and diets.

5 x COOKING SKILLS

Students learn 5 key skills which will stick with them for life. These include knife skills and how to chop and slice an onion, food safety and hygiene, boiling steaming and sautéing.

5 X NUTRITION THEMES

Students learn 5 key aspects of a balanced diet – carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals and hydration – helps students understand how food works.

5 x PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Students  incorporate 5 activities into their week; from walking or cycling to school, a 15 minute morning run or a full game of football, it all adds up….

 These 5 x skills build a bank of knowledge which build confidence in the kitchen
and set a solid foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating and active lifestyle.

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