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# Edinburgh Food Social

Community Food and Sustainable Catering

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- [What Happens When a Classroom Becomes a Kitchen?](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/prestonfield-primary-cookery-project) - One proud chef! This spring, our chefs spent six weeks at Prestonfield Primary School, working with the school’s Primary 7 class on a cookery and food education programme. Spending several weeks with the same group gives us the opportunity to build skills gradually, revisit techniques and introduce more challenging recipes (and a few funky ingredients!)
- [Bright + Wild at the Lyra Performing Arts Centre](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/bright-wild-at-the-lyra-performing-arts-centre) - When Lyra invited us to be part of this year’s Bright & Wild Festival, we knew we wanted to do more than simply feed hungry festival-goers. Just like the festival itself, we wanted to put young people at the heart of everything. Based just around the corner from us in Craigmillar, Lyra is a
- [Friday Night Lights](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/friday-night-lights) - Every Friday evening, the floodlights switch on at Castlebrae football pitch and young people aged nine and above gather for Friday Night Lights — a weekly community football session in Niddrie and Craigmillar that offers a safe space to play sport, make friends, and connect with their community. While the football takes place every week,
- [Meals With Mindful Mums](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/mindful-mums) - Tiny floury fingerprints everywhere, rolling pins clattering across tables and lots of giggles — our sessions with the Mindful Mums group at Craigmillar Library were joyful, busy and a little bit chaotic (but in the best way). We ran a series of cooking sessions with a group of up to 15 mums and babies who meet
- [A Very Spooky Sports Day](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/a-very-spooky-sports-day) - Despite the drizzle, this year’s Sports Day — held at the Jack Kane Sports Centre on Halloween itself — was a frightfully good time, feeding the crowds and kicking off the night’s festivities in spooky style. The event brought together families, friends and neighbours for a full afternoon of sports, crafts, cooking, and bike repairs.
- [Primary School Cookery Classes in Niddrie](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/primary-school-cookery-classes) - In October 2025, we began running weekly cookery classes with P7 pupils at Niddrie Mill Primary School. Over 12 sessions, two of our chefs cooked alongside up to 15 pupils each week, ensuring that all 58 children across the two P7 classes had the chance to take part. That’s a lot of little hands learning Hands-on school cookery classes in Edinburgh helping P7 pupils build confidence, learn skills and share food with their community.
- [What's Wrong With Ultra Processed Food?](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/whats-wrong-with-ultra-processed-food) - Ultra-processed foods dominate modern diets — but what does that mean for our health and cooking skills?
- [Home-Schoolers in the EFS Kitchen](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/stirring-up-confidence-home-schoolers-thrive-in-our-community-kitchen) - Laughing, confident and beaming with pride, a group of home-schooled children brought an infectious energy into the kitchen at Edinburgh Food Social. These young learners are educated outside the mainstream system and don’t often experience traditional classroom settings or activities – but that certainly didn’t hold them back. Over a series of fortnightly cooking sessions
- [Stromboli Bread Recipe from our Community Food Kits](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/stromboli-recipe) - Easy Stromboli bread recipe from Edinburgh Food Social’s community food kits, supporting food banks and affordable home cooking.
- [The 25 Young Chefs of Bingham](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/starpic) - Over five weeks, 25 young people in Bingham took part in free community cooking classes with Edinburgh Food Social, building skills and confidence.
- [Pots and Pens: Writing Recipes With The Craigmillar Literacy Trust](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/pots-and-pens-writing-recipes-with-the-craigmillar-literacy-trust) - At Edinburgh Food Social, our cooking sessions usually focus on practical kitchen skills: chefs demonstrate, participants follow, and together we create something delicious. But understanding how to buy, prepare and eat good, healthy food is about much more than cooking. It’s about budgeting, knowing what ingredients to buy - and where to find them -
- [From Craigmillar to the Spiegeltent: Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/from-craigmillar-to-the-spiegeltent-our-time-at-edinburgh-folk-food-festival) - In July, we brought our signature style of communal cooking to Edinburgh Food and Folk Festival, inside the iconic Palais du Variété spiegeltent. Over the course of the weekend, more than 70 participants rolled up their sleeves for four interactive workshops. And we think they had a pretty good time! These workshops were taster sessions,
- [What's So Good About Fermented Food?](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/whats-so-good-about-fermented-food) - At Edinburgh Food Social, we love food that’s homemade, cooked together, and shared with friends. Even better if it’s an ingredient that keeps on giving — whether it's at family breakfasts, dinner parties, or quick lunches. Fermenting and preserving seasonal produce is a technique used in almost every culture and in almost every country, and Learn how to ferment and preserve seasonal produce at home with Edinburgh Food Social. Discover easy ways to boost flavour, improve gut health, and reduce food waste.
- [Bo’s Journey as an Event and Office Intern at EFS](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/lets-hear-from-bo-our-events-and-office-intern) - I applied for the Event and Office Intern position with Edinburgh Food Social (EFS), funded by Inclusion Scotland, and I remember being over the moon when I received the opportunity at the end of March 2024. I applied for many reasons. I deeply want to see, and contribute to, a better society. I love food
- [Dancing in the rain at Craigmillar Festival](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/dancing-in-the-rain-at-craigmillar-festival) - The Greater Craigmillar Festival returned on Saturday, 7th June, marking another joyful chapter in a long local tradition. What began in 1962 as a grassroots effort by a determined group of mothers from Peffermill Primary School has grown into a much-loved annual celebration which we at Edinburgh Food Social take great pride in helping to
- [Conversation & Cooking with the Syrian Mens Group](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/conversation-and-cooking-with-the-syrian-mens-group) - Stories from our monthly sessions of cooking and conversation classes with the Syrian Mens Group in Craigmillar.
- [A Week at EFS: Sam on Bonfire Night in Craigmillar](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/bonfire-night-in-craigmillar-sams-story) - This blog post was written by Sam, who joined us in the Edinburgh Food Social office for a week during his high school work experience. It was great fun having him around — especially in the lead up to the Craigmillar Community Campfire. He helped with admin, sales and marketing tasks, and even interviewed attendees
- [Launching the Even Greener Menu](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/launching-the-even-greener-menu) - An innovation for wedding and event catering: our chefs curate a custom menu that celebrates seasonality and creatively ensures no good food goes to waste.
- [Cooking With Arthritis](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/cooking-for-self-cafe-with-versus-arthritis) - We are always excited to connect with new groups and expand our community of budding chefs and food lovers. This September, we welcomed the Young People and Families Service (YPFS) team from Versus Arthritis into our Craigmillar kitchen, where they gathered a group of young people living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) for a big
- [Simple No-Knead Soda Bread](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/super-simple-no-knead-soda-bread) - At Edinburgh Food Social, we love recipes that are healthy and simple: we want them to be easily incorporated into every day life. Homemade soda bread ticks every box. There’s no kneading, no proving, and no special equipment required — just a bowl, a spoon, and a hot oven. This version uses wholemeal flour for
- [Fun With Flour](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/fun-with-flour-doing-our-part-for-the-wholegrain-revolution) - For many people, baking (especially with wholegrain flour) can seem intimidating. But with a few basic techniques taught in a relaxed and fun environment, our Fun With Flour cooking class showed how easy it is to make nutritious, home-baked goods from scratch. Together, we made a variety of soda breads, hand-shaped pasta, and individual apple frangipane
- [Cooking with hope at Bingham Church](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/cooking-with-hope-at-bingham-church) - Edinburgh Food Social's chef-activists ran a cooking programme with members of Bingham Church. Members learnt many skills and sampled a lot of wholesome food.
- [Can you make delicious desserts using canned beans?](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/can-you-make-delicious-desserts-using-canned-beans) - Our team of chef activist used all their skills to use up a glut of cannellini beans, proving that all you need to reduce food waste is a little creativity.
- [Learning New Skills During Friday Pop-Ups](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/learning-new-skills-during-friday-pop-ups) - Students from Castlebrae Community Campus have been holding monthly food pop-ups in the school, introducing their schoolmates to new ingredients and dishes.
- [Students Create a Feast For School's Spring Fling](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/students-create-a-feast-for-schools-spring-fling) - Edinburgh Food Social's team of chef-activists supported students as they prepared food for their school's annual spring fling celebration.
- [Locals Learn How To Make The Most Of Their Air Fryers](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/locals-learn-how-to-make-the-most-of-their-air-fryers) - Over several weeks, Edinburgh Food Social's chef-activists taught locals how to use air fryers to create an array of healthy, wholesome dishes.
- [What You Need To Know About Forced Rhubarb](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-forced-rhubarb) - Learn how forced rhubarb is grown and how to best use it. This blog also includes recipes for rhubarb and beetroot ketchup and spiced rhubarb relish.
- [Young People Cook For Care Home Residents](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/young-people-cook-for-care-home-residents) - With Edinburgh Food Social's guidance, students completing Action For Children's hospitality program cooked and served a meal at Castlegreen Care Home.
- [Why is Sustainable Scottish Seafood Important?](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/why-is-sustainable-scottish-seafood-important) - After visiting Our Sea's Coastal Testimonies exhibition, Edinburgh Food Social reflects on sustainable Scottish seafood and how to source it.
- [Learn How To Make Pasta and Bake Bread with EFS](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/learn-how-to-make-pasta-and-bake-bread-with-efs) - Learn how to make pasta, soda bread and sweet treats by attending Edinburgh Food Social's Fun with Flour class on on Saturday, 15 March 11:00 – 15:00.
- [Helena Reflects On Her First Year](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/helenas-first-year-edinburgh-food-social) - Helena reflects on her first year at Edinburgh Food Social and describes what it was like to join an organisation committed to alleviating food insecurity.
- [A Visit to The Free Company](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/thefreecompany) - A recent trip to The Free Company, a farm that practices regenerative agriculture, saw us learning about the food we eat and how it is produced.
- [Students Prepare Food for Local Christmas Concert](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/students-prepare-food-for-local-concert) - Learn how six volunteer students from Castlebrae Community High School catered the annual Christmas concert, serving sausage rolls, samosas and much more.
- [Craigmillar Community Christmas Meal 2024](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/craigmillar-community-christmas-meal-2024) - Edinburgh Food Social and The Greenhouse Pantry's annual community Christmas meal was a roaring success. Learn more about it here.
- [Bo’s British Christmas: Ugly Jumpers and Mincemeat Pies](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/bos-british-christmas-ugly-jumpers-and-mincemeat-pies) - Bo explains the confusion she felt upon being introduced to mince pies. She reveals more about the festive treat's history here.
- [Edinburgh Food Social's Guide To Quick Pickling](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/edinburgh-food-socials-guide-to-quick-pickling) - Learn how to quick pickle a variety of vegetables using this handy method. Pickling will help you reduce food waste and introduce new flavours to your food.
- [Headway and Edinburgh Food Social Serve Up a Burns Lunch](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/headway-and-edinburgh-food-social-serve-up-a-burns-lunch) - Edinburgh Food Social teamed up with Edinburgh Headway Group to produce a seasonal Burns lunch for Headway staff and members. The event was a roaring success.
- [Young People Cook Feast in the True Spirit of Christmas](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/young-people-cook-feast-in-the-true-spirit-of-christmas) - In December, students working with Edinburgh Food Social cooked a Christmas dinner for the local pensioners' club; an event that was three days in the making.
- [Students Cook Meal for Residents of Castlegreen Care Home](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/students-cook-meal-for-residents-of-castlegreen-care-home) - During 2024, S2 students from Castlebrae Community Campus produced a three-course meal for residents of Castlegreen Care Home. Would the meal be a success?
- [Celebrating Diwali at Prestonfield Primary School](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/celebrating-diwali-at-prestonfield-primary-school) - Last year, we worked with students from Prestonfield Primary School to cook a feast for their Diwali celebration, making everything from chickpea curry to chai.
- [The Bothy Women’s Cook Club](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/the-bothy-cook-club) - We decided we would run a 5-week program of cookery classes, culminating with the members helping us cook the menu for Craigmillar Community Campfire.
- [Craigmillar Community Campfire](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/craigmillar-community-campfire) - This year, EFS and other groups worked together ensure that the local community had a safe place to gather, eat, and enjoy the true spirit of bonfire night.
- [Dylan's Work Experience Week](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/dylans-work-experience-week) - Dylan has been with us in the EFS kitchen this week as part of his work experience. He took part in our Food Truck in Schools project a couple of years ago.
- [An Autumn Community Feast (and Birthday Celebration)](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/an-autumn-community-feat-and-birthday-celebration) - We have been working with the Greenhouse Pantry to provide a pay-what-you-can community feast at the turn of each season for the last couple of years.
- [Trade Union Family Fun Day](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/trade-union-family-fun-day) - Back in August, we were delighted to provide food for the annual Trade Union Family Fun Day in Craigmillar. This year, black pudding stovies stole the show.
- [Edin Food Fest 2024](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/edin-food-fest-2024) - We were delighted to once again team up with Ed Food Fest for a weekend of cooking classes. This year, we offered a few different styles of cookery workshops.
- [Bramble and Dock Seed Foraging](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/bramble-and-dock-seed-foraging) - Thanks to the amazing skills of Carr Gomm’s community foraging lead, Karin, we are especially excited for Autumn in Scotland.
- [Summer Cooking with Young People in Craigmillar](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/summer-cooking-with-young-people-in-craigmillar) - Over the summer school holidays, we have been working on a four-class programme with a group of young women, aged 13-15 who are part of a local football team.
- [Support EFS to Empower Local Young People](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/support-efs-to-empower-local-young-people) - Donate today to support Edinburgh Food Social and ensure that young people experiencing food poverty have access to healthy and nutritious local food.
- [GFYC at the Venchie: Summer 2024](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/gfyc-at-the-venchie-summer-2024) - Over the summer school holidays, we have been working with The Venchie, a wonderful local organisation that supports kids in Craigmillar.
- [Summer Family Day Pizza Party](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/summer-family-day-pizza-party) - Our events and office intern, Bo, shares a blog from the Edinburgh Food Social x Edinburgh Food Project Summer Family Day where we had a DIY pizza feast thanks to Ooni.
- [Make Music Day at Craigmillar Castle](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/make-music-day-at-craigmillar-castle) - Make Music Day was held at the beautiful Craigmillar Castle on Thursday 21st June. We worked with Castlebrae High School to teach them how to cater an event.
- [Good Food Youth Club: Summer 2024](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/good-food-youth-club-summer-2024) - The aim of the project is to get young people excited about cooking, tasting new and seasonal ingredients and having something fun and tasty to take home.
- [Six Weeks of Cooking Joy](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/six-weeks-of-cooking-joy) - We recently ran a six-weel cooking programme. Each week, the EFS community chefs hosted cooking classes at the Edinburgh Food Project food bank in Craigmillar.
- [Cookery Classes at Niddrie Mills Primary School](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/cookery-classes-at-niddrie-mills-primary-school) - Niddrie Mills Primary School is a local school we have recently worked with. Food education empowers children to make informed decisions about what they eat.
- [Summer Community Cooking at The Greenhouse Pantry](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/summer-community-cooking-at-the-greenhouse-pantry) - Our recent classes at Greenhouse Pantry introduced cooking skills that allow members to make the most delicious meals out of what appears on the pantry shelves
- [Cooking with Pupils for the 2024 Castlebrae Prizegiving](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/cooking-with-pupils-for-the-2024-castlebrae-prizegiving) - To mark the end of term Castlebrae hosted their annual prize giving event. As we have done for past school events we helped their students cater the ceremony.
- [Sandy's Community Cook Club](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/sandys-community-cook-club) - A new project we have been working on is Sandy’s Community Cook Club which offers the community an opportunity to learn cooking skills and help prepare a meal
- [Summer Foraging with Carr Gomm](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/elderflower-foraging-with-carr-gomm) - The sunny weather at this time of year is perfect for picking elderflowers. We met up with Carr Gomm for a community foraging walk up to Craigmillar Castle.
- [Building Skills for Hospitality with Action for Children](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/building-skills-for-hospitality-with-action-for-children) - We were delighted to once again collaborate with Action for Children in running their hospitality project for young people in Craigmillar for the third time.
- [Pilot: EFS Goes Electric](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/efs-goes-electric) - Our core pillars are community, dignity, and sustainability. An essential part of our commitment to sustainability is the EFS electric cargo bike!
- [Welcoming Bo to the EFS Team](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/welcoming-bo-to-the-efs-team) - Bo joins us as the Event and Office Intern, a role recruited for in partnership with Inclusion Scotland. Here she shares her experiences with EFS so far.
- [Foraged and Fermented Wild Garlic](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/foraged-and-fermented-wild-garlic) - With the end of the short season rapidly coming to a close, we wanted to share a delicious, and nutritious, way to preserve one of our favourite spring greens.
- [Spring Fling! Food to get you singing](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/spring-fling-food-to-get-you-singing) - Castlebrae High School's spring fling rolled around at a time that felt less springy than usual. But the bad weather wasn't going to dampen our spirits.
- [Easter 2024 Good Food Youth Club](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/easter-2024-good-food-youth-club) - Over the Easter school holidays, we have hosted four days of cookery classes and lunches with the kids attending the holiday club at the Venchie in Craigmillar.
- [Easter 2024 Community Feast](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/easter-2024-community-feast) - Community Chef Andrew shares some highlights from our recent Easter community meal. Happy belated Easter from EFS! Spring has sprung. The weather is finally changing. The dark, cold, wet winter months are behind us (hopefully - this is Scotland after all). At EFS we love spring! The turning of the season brings a whole barrage
- [Recipes for When Life Gives You Lemons](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/recipes-for-when-life-gives-you-lemons) - Mitigating food waste is one of the things we are most passionate so when we received a glut of lemons, we were determined to save them from the bin.
- [Rhubarb Season: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/rhubarb-season-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year) - It's no secret that we're rhubarb fanatics at EFS! Rhubarb is a delicious, local, versatile ingredient for us to turn into seasonal, sustainable dishes.
- [A Short History of EFS](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/a-short-history-of-efs) - Edinburgh Food Social was founded in 2015 to bridge a growing gap between young people, communities and the importance of local, seasonal food.
- [Helping Edinburgh’s Communities Discover the Benefits of Local Food](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/helping-edinburghs-communities-discover-the-benefits-of-local-food) - Choosing local and seasonal food has many benefits, including supporting local economies, reducing food miles, and delivering fresher, healthier produce.
- [Recipes inspired by the National Veg Summit](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/recipes-inspired-by-the-the-national-veg-summit) - A couple of weeks ago we attended Scotland’s National Veg Summit. A cross-sector collaboration bridging the gap between policymakers, farmers, caterers, and our communities, this summit was about making it easier for people to get veg in a Good Food Nation. In a world grappling with nutritional challenges and environmental concerns, we are eager to
- [Empowering Women: Navigating Scotland's Culinary Heritage and Hospitality Industry](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/empowering-women-navigating-scotlands-culinary-heritage-and-hospitality-industry) - One International Women's Day, it's a poignant moment to explore the intertwined narratives of women in Scotland's culinary heritage and hospitality industry.
- [Winter Recipe - Smoked Fish Cakes with Fried Eggs](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/winter-recipe-smoked-fish-cakes-with-fried-eggs) - With spring just around the corner, we're looking forward to longer days. But before we say goodbye to winter, we've got one more seasonal recipe to share.
- [Our Favourite Wedding Stories](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/our-favourite-weddings-stories) - According to tradition, 2024 is the luckiest year on record to get married! But looking back on the 2023 wedding season, we think we're the lucky ones!
- [Good Food Youth Club with St Teresa's](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/good-food-youth-club-with-st-teresas) - Last autumn we relaunched our Good Food Youth Club with the St Teresa’s Youth Club. Our new idea was simple: put on exciting, interactive cookery classes.
- [How to Cure Fish Four Ways](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/how-to-cure-fish) - Learn how to cure fish with these four recipes. There are four ways in which your fish can be cured: with an acid cure, dry salt cure, wet salt cure or a brine.
- [2023 Craigmillar Community Christmas Dinner](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/2023-craigmillar-community-christmas-dinner) - Hello! Happy New Year from everyone at EFS! ‘Prepping all of those sprouts will be worth it in the end’ - This was the mantra of the day as we embarked on hosting what we are hoping will become our annual Christmas meal at the Whitehouse. It took place on the last Thursday prior to
- [Q&A with EFS chair, Dakota](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/qa-with-efs-chair-dakota) - Last autumn we were pleased to welcome a new chair to Edinburgh Food Social! Now settled in, Dakota tells us a little bit about themselves. Please introduce yourself and share a few facts that let us get to know you a bit. My name is Dakota and although I’ve called Scotland home for many years
- [An Ode to Cranberry Season](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/an-ode-to-cranberry-season) - Whether floating in a sea of sparkling punch or adorning the crown of a seasonal dessert, cranberries are the culinary stars of the festive season in the Edinburgh Food Social Kitchen. Their versatility shines, transforming into sauces, relishes, and jams that add a zesty note to any holiday feast. This year, we are sharing a
- [Give the Gift of Good Food](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/give-the-gift-of-good-food) - Announcing our Christmas Fundraiser As the holiday season approaches, the EFS team is filled with gratitude for the warmth and generosity that surrounds us. This Christmas, we invite you to join us in making a difference in the lives of those facing food poverty in our community. We see the power that food has to
- [EFS Team Blog - Andrew](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/efs-team-blog-andrew) - Community Chef Trainer, Andrew, asks the Craigmillar local community what they would like to see us include in our free community cooking classes and dinners.
- [Autumn Baking Recipe - Pumpkin, Sage and Chorizo Flatbread](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/autumn-baking-recipe-pumpkin-sage-and-chorizo-flatbread) - It's our favourite time of the year: pumpkin season! Pumpkins are nutritious and versatile to cook with. Here is a pumpkin flatbread recipe to go with stews.
- [Canapés for the Scottish Chamber Orchestra Performance in Craigmillar](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/canapes-for-the-scottish-chamber-orchestra-performance-in-craigmillar) - Last week we had the pleasure of welcoming the Scottish Chamber Orchestra (SCO) to Craigmillar! As part of their 50th birthday celebrations the SCO Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev created an unforgettable afternoon of music-making as he lead the Orchestra in a very special concert in Castlebrae High School. The performance featured Beethoven’s majestic ‘Eroica’ Symphony,
- [TUIC Family Fun Day](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/8259-2) - On a blustery Saturday in late July, the EFS team went along to the Trade Unions in Communities Family Fun Day to provide a community lunch. Our kitchen porter, Andrew, tells us a bit about the event. We left the kitchen with our crates of prepared food and headed to the Family Fun Day to
- [EFS at Ed Food Fest 2023](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/efs-at-ed-food-fest-2023) - We were delighted to be Edinburgh Food Festival's charity partner this year! Support like this helps ensure that everyone has access to Scotland's great local food and has the skills to know what to do with it.
- [Summer 2023 Good Food Youth Club](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/summer-2023-good-food-youth-club) - Working with the children to produce a fantastic lunch was amazing. They loved the experience and were proud that other children were eating food that they made
- [Summer Baking Recipe - Ratatouille & Cheese Tart](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/summer-baking-recipe) - This year, we are excited to be developing seasonal baking recipes to make the best of our local produce. Our summer recipe is ratatouille and cheese tart.
- [Castlebrae Cooks: a Community Meal for Local Pupils](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/castlebrae-cooks-a-community-meal-for-local-pupils) - This term we've been lucky enough to once again work with our local high school, Castlebrae Community Campus, on our Food Truck Project!
- [Foraged Wild Leek Pesto](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/foraged-wild-leek-pesto) - Need a fun weekend activity? Why not get out foraging while it's still wild leek season! One of our EFS chefs has made a video to show you how. Keep scrolling for the step-by-step instructions. 1. Locate your wild leeks (try by your nearest stream ) 2. Give them a THOROUGH wash, especially if
- [Strawberry & Lime Cordial: Intercepting Food Loss](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/strawberry-lime-cordial-intercepting-food-loss) - We already know our food system is broken, but sometimes the reality smacks you around the chops. This happens to us more often than most, as we do our best to use perfectly good produce that would otherwise be binned by supermarkets because they cannot adequately manage their supply chains. Last month, during the depths
- [#CANcel Food Waste with Tinned Fruit and Veg](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/cancel-food-waste-with-tinned-fruit-veg) - Our local communities are feeling the cost of living crisis. Across Scotland, the average household is facing a £643 jump in their annual grocery bill to £5,265 if they continue to buy the same items. Avoiding food waste can help keep costs down, while also inspiring kitchen creativity. Inexpensive, nutritious and versatile, tinned ingredients are
- [Mark Scott Leadership Award - Community Burns Supper](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/mark-scott-leadership-award-community-burns-supper) - Edinburgh Food Social recently supported local S6 school pupils to provide a community Burns Supper as part of the Mark Scott Leadership award. Caitlin, one of the young people organising the project tells us more about what they achieved. The Mark Scott leadership award is an award where we - seven S6 pupils from two
- [Spring Baking Recipe - Orange Drizzle and Rhubarb Loaf](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/spring-baking-recipe-orange-drizzle-and-rhubarb-loaf) - This year, we are excited to be developing seasonal baking recipes to make the best of our local, sustainable produce. With just a week until the Spring Equinox on March 20th, we are eagerly anticipating the changing seasons, longer days, and spring's abundant fruit and veg. This recipe celebrates glorious British rhubarb: the topping can
- [EFS Team blog - Caitlin](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/efs-team-blog-caitlin) - Earlier this year Caitlin joined the Edinburgh Food Social team. Here she shares some of her thoughts on her time with EFS, what she has learnt by being part of the team and talks about some of the events we have been lucky enough to cater or help with. In the 6 months of working
- [Interview with our apprentice, Liam Strachan](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/interview-with-our-apprentice-liam-strachan) - Overall, what was your experience of the Apprenticeship? “The Apprenticeship was not just coming here and learning what to cook and how to cook it. Sure, I learnt how to cook but it was so much more than that. It’s learning how to be organised, how to work as a team, how to clean up
- [AnimATE Pilot Project](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/animate-pilot-project) - Since the project launched in March 2021, we have been collaborating with Puppet Animation Scotland to deliver AnimATE workshops. AnimATE is an intergenerational project through which families can explore their creativity together, both in the animation studio and the kitchen. Coming together over the course of the day, a group of families will learn the
- [Our Three Pillars - Sustainability](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/our-three-pillars-sustainability) - Thinking back to the initial hours, days and weeks of the coronavirus crisis, we could never have imagined that Food for Good would grow into what it is today. There were literally hundreds of phone calls, frantic conversations about kitchens and menus and even a physically distanced meeting in a park (before lockdown, of course).
- [The Food Truck Project- Teaching at Castlebrae](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/the-food-truck-project-teaching-at-castlebrae) - We had a great time last week with our Food Truck Project at Castlebrae High School. Lots of seasonal carrot cake muffins were made, including some very psychadelic ones. We'll be back next week to teach the kids how to make Chinese dumplings by hand.
- [The Food Truck Project - Cookies at Castlebrae](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/the-food-truck-project-cookies-at-castlebrae) - Today at Castlebrae High School we taught the kids how to make seasonal oat and apple cookies with cinnamon! We made two batches, one with butter and white sugar, and one with a butter substitute and brown sugar, to show them how different fats and sugars can change the texture and structure of a food.
- [Peanut Butter Banana Brownies](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/peanut-butter-banana-brownies) - Ingredients 95g flour 200g sugar 115g unsalted butter ¼ tsp salt 2 bananas 120g peanut butter 40g cocoa powder 1tsp vanilla extract Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Mash the bananas, beat in sugar, butter and vanilla, beat until smooth. Add the salt, flour, and cocoa, beat until smooth. Grease a baking tray. Pour
- [Community Food Truck Project at Gracemount](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/community-food-truck-project-at-gracemount) - Last week we organised the culmination of another succesful food truck project, this time with the fantastic young people at Gracemount High School. Our food truck project takes young people in Edinburgh through a six week food and cooking workshop. Under the guidance of our Food and Beverage Manager Steve Brown, our students learn about
- [Apple and Bramble Cordial](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/recipe-apple-and-bramble-cordial) - Ingredients 1.8 liters of water 3kg apples & brambles 3 lemons Caster sugar as required (please see method below) Muslin or a fine cloth for straining Large pan and sieve Method Roughly chop the fruit and add to a large pan with the water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and then simmer
- [Our Shared Future](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/our-shared-future) - Understandably, things seem to be really up and down for people at the moment. Personally, I have felt trapped between many emotions; both keen as well as anxious to go outside, more at ease with and terrified of coronavirus in equal measure and feeling both dread and positivity about our shared future. Things at Food
- [The Food Landscape- Post-COVID](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/the-food-landscape-post-covid) - Prior to the coronavirus, a shortage of skilled chefs was a crisis that many people involved in the food and drink sector were engaged with. Many skilled workers had already left the UK ahead of Brexit. An unsustainable career progression within kitchens meaning that young inexperienced chefs were running businesses before they were capable of
- [Community Food for the Festive Season](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/community-food-for-the-festive-season) - It’s been a little while since we’ve shared what we are up to at Edinburgh Food Social so we thought it was high time to give you a peek behind the scenes in the kitchen. Even though 2023 has been a big year of transformation for us, our mission hasn’t changed, and we are still
- [Happy Holidays from EFS!](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/happy-holidays-from-efs) - As the year draws to a close we want to express our deep appreciation for your continued support this year. Your time, donations, and allyship have ensured that EFS can keep up our work transforming the food system and changing lives. If you'd like to support us to continue this work in 2023, please consider

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- [Sustainable Event Catering](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/sustainable-event-catering) - We are delighted to offer catering for events, weddings, business lunches and birthday parties. All profits are reinvested to help us improve people’s lives.
- [Sustainable Wedding Catering](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/sustainable-wedding-catering) - We are delighted to offer catering for events, weddings, business lunches and birthday parties. All profits are reinvested to help us improve people’s lives.
- [Recipes & Blogs from the Kitchen](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/news-blogs-recipes) - Read the latest blogs from the Edinburgh Food Social Kitchen, including updates on our community food projects and seasonal recipes.
- [Food Truck in Schools Project](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/about-us-community-food-projects/food-truck-projects) - Food Truck in Schools Project This 6-8 week project culminates in pupils serving a menu they planned and cooked from our food truck. We're always amazed by what these young people pull off and the changes we see in them throughout the project. Our Food Truck Project has been developed to inspire young people around
- [Shop Food Experiences](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/shop) - Browse Edinburgh Food Social's range of vouchers which can be used to attend a variety of cooking classes and food experiences.
- [The Good Food Apprenticeship](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/about-us-community-food-projects/the-good-food-apprenticeship) - The Good Food Apprenticeship is an invaluable tool in teaching young people about local, sustainable food. Learn more about it here.
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- [Cook With Your Kids](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/cooking-with-kids) - Looking for an activity to tackle the impossible task of keeping the whole family entertained during the summer holidays? Join us for a relaxed and interactive summer holiday cooking class in Edinburgh, designed for adults and children to enjoy together. In this 2.5-hour class, families will cook side by side, learning practical kitchen skills while creating a delicious seasonal menu from scratch. Guided by our friendly chefs, and working together as a family, you’ll explore fresh, locally sourced ingredients and simple techniques that are easy to recreate at home. As well as teaching your child new skills and creating lovely memories. You and your child will work as a team, turning fresh, locally sourced ingredients into a seasonal feast. This class is designed to help your child: Build independence: Watch their confidence soar as they master grown-up tools like knives and graters under expert guidance. Get creative: Turn picky eaters into adventurous chefs by letting them touch, smell, and prep the ingredients themselves. Learn key skills: From weighing out flour to the fine motor skills of chopping, the kitchen is the best classroom. Spend quality time with their family: This is dedicated time to chat, laugh, and create a memory that lasts long after the dishes are washed. Expect plenty of mixing, chopping, tasting, and teamwork as you prepare a selection of summery dishes — think vibrant flavours, colourful plates, and recipes everyone will love. Along the way, we’ll share tips on reducing food waste, making the most of seasonal produce, and building confidence in the kitchen. The session finishes with everyone sitting down together to enjoy the food you’ve made! Perfect for: Families with children aged 6+ (all children must be accompanied by an adult) What’s included: All ingredients and equipment Step-by-step guidance from our chefs Recipes to take home A shared meal at the end Price (£120.00) includes one adult and one child. Additional children can join for £30pp.
- [Dumplings & Hand-Pulled Noodles](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/taiwanese-taster-noodles-dumplings) - Learn to make Taiwanese dumplings and hand-pulled noodles from scratch in this relaxed cooking class.
- [Summer Veggies: From Side to Star](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/veggies-from-side-to-star) - Perfect for: food lovers, home cooks, and anyone searching for a vegetable or plant-based cooking class in Scotland — not just vegans or vegetarians. Discover just how exciting vegetables can be in this vibrant, hands-on vegetable cooking class in Edinburgh. Designed for anyone who loves great food, this seasonal cooking class is all about unlocking bold flavour, creativity, and confidence. In this relaxed and practical workshop, you’ll learn how to: Build deep, satisfying flavour using vegetables as the star of the plate Cook creative, generous dishes that stand on their own — no meat required Make the most of seasonal Scottish produce in fresh, inspiring ways Learn some essential techniques like roasting, charring, pickling, and layering flavour You will make dishes such as: Cauliflower steak with cauliflower puree, salsa & toasted nuts Charred cabbage wedge with butter beans & crispy capers Lemon barley stuffed pumpkin Asparagus with poached egg & crispy onions Balsamic roasted beetroot with orange, homemade cheese & toasted seeds Middle Eastern Lions mane mushroom steaks This is not about restriction — it’s about possibility. Whether you’re looking to cook more veg at home, reduce meat, or simply expand your repertoire, this plant-focused cooking class in Edinburgh will give you dishes you’ll genuinely want to cook again and again.
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- [Donate £100](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/donate-100) - As lockdown, inequality and poverty bite, many people in Edinburgh aren’t in a position to provide healthy, nutritious food for their families this year. Edinburgh Food Social provide just that. Not only is this food a real lifeline for those who need it, but our kitchen team is made up of young people from complex backgrounds that gain valuable skills and understanding from this work. With a donation of £100 you can partially cover the cost of our fantastic food truck going into local communities and supporting people with fresh, nutritious food. OR SET UP A ONE-OFF OR MONTHLY DONATION HERE
- [Donate £25](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/donate-25) - As lockdown, inequality and poverty bite, many people in Edinburgh aren't in a position to provide healthy, nutritious food for their families this year. Edinburgh Food Social provide just that. Not only is this food a real lifeline for those who need it, but our kitchen team is made up of young people from complex backgrounds that gain valuable skills and understanding from this work. With a donation of £25 you can cover the cost of an entire week's worth of nutritious meals for two isolated individuals to be cooked and delivered by our team. OR SET UP A ONE-OFF OR MONTHLY DONATION HERE
- [Donate £50](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/donate-50) - As lockdown, inequality and poverty bite, many people in Edinburgh aren’t in a position to provide healthy, nutritious food for their families this year. Edinburgh Food Social provide just that. Not only is this food a real lifeline for those who need it, but our kitchen team is made up of young people from complex backgrounds that gain valuable skills and understanding from this work. With a donation of £50 you can cover the cost of a week's worth of meals for a family of 4 to be cooked by our team and distributed to those who need them most. OR SET UP A ONE-OFF OR MONTHLY DONATION HERE
- [Full Day Cookery School Voucher for Two](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/full-day-cookery-school-voucher-for-two) - Edinburgh Food Social is Scotland's most sustainable cookery school, putting value on the ingredients that we use, where they come from and how to cook them with creativity and understanding.
- [Seasonal Preserves](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/seasonal-preserves) - Three seasonal preserves, presented with an Edinburgh Food Social tea-towel. A selection of delicious jams, chutneys, relishes or jellies which have been lovingly made in our kitchen. You can pick from or recieve a selection of: Fig Chutney Spicy Green Bean Relish Pumpkin & Ginger Chutney Orange Marmalade Carrot & Thyme Chutney Cranberry Jam Pick up from 47 Peffer Place, Craigmillar, Monday - Saturday or get in touch and we can arrange delivery for a fee.
- [Edinburgh Food Social Beanie](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/edinburgh-food-social-beanie) - Pick up from 47 Peffer Place, Craigmillar, Monday – Saturday or get in touch and we can arrange delivery for a fee.
- [Edinburgh Food Social Apron](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/edinburgh-food-social-apron) - A 100% organic cotton embroidered Edinburgh Food Social bib apron. Pick up from 47 Peffer Place, Craigmillar, Monday – Saturday or get in touch and we can arrange delivery for a fee.
- [Cookery Class Voucher](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/cookery-class-voucher) - A voucher from Edinburgh Food Social is a wonderful gift, and can be used to book any of our cooking classes. This experience is a fantastic investment for yourself, a member of family of a friend. Find out more about the variety of classes that we offer. Vouchers are valid for one year, are not refundable can be redeemed against any of our classes over the year. Please note that this voucher covers one person's attendance at any one class.
- [Edinburgh Food Social Tea Towel](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/edinburgh-food-social-tea-towel) - 100% cotton Edinburgh Food Social "In Food We Trust" tea towel. Pick up from 47 Peffer Place, Craigmillar, Monday – Saturday or get in touch and we can arrange delivery for a fee.
- [Fun with Flour Cookery Class](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/fun-with-flour-cookery-class) - Join this engaging, hands-on cooking and baking workshop and learn the timeless skills of making pasta, bread, and cakes entirely from scratch. This class offers a fantastic opportunity to build your confidence in the kitchen, while gaining practical techniques you’ll use again and again. You’ll start by exploring baking, discovering how to create flavoursome and healthy wholegrain breads and light, delicious cakes using simple, fresh ingredients. Guided by expert instruction, you’ll get familiar with working with different types of doughs and batters, understanding how ingredients interact and how to achieve the perfect texture, rise, and flavour. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a well-rounded set of new skills — and the satisfaction of having made your own bread, and cakes from scratch. It’s an inspiring, educational experience designed to boost your confidence and spark creativity in your home cooking. Please note that all young people under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of this class.
- [Air Fryer: Essential Skills Class](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/essential-air-fryer-skills-cookery-class) - Learn how to use your air fryer to make healthy, delicious meals in this hands-on two-part cookery class ran by Edinburgh Food Social's team of expert chefs.
- [Scottish Mezze](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/scottish-mezze-local-ingredients-mediterranean-style) - Take your tastebuds on a journey where Scotland meets the Mediterranean in this vibrant, hands-on cookery class. Inspired by the generous tradition of mezze—colourful small plates designed for sharing—you’ll create a relaxed, flavour-packed spread that’s perfect for entertaining or elevating everyday meals. You’ll transform local vegetables, fish and dairy into a modern mezze feast full of bold flavours, fresh herbs and contrasting textures. On the menu, you’ll make dishes such as: Beetroot hummus with toasted oat dukkah Smoked mackerel pâté with lemon and horseradish Seared steak with gremolata & crispy onions Roasted carrots with yoghurt and pickled chilli Barley tabbouleh with garden herbs and greens Fresh, homemade ricotta Along the way, you’ll build confidence in balancing flavours, using spices and citrus to lift dishes, layering textures, and plating food beautifully for sharing. This class is perfect for curious home cooks who want to bring more creativity and seasonality into their kitchen. Come hungry, cook together, and leave with a collection of flexible recipes that celebrate Scotland’s produce through a Mediterranean lens.
- [Preserve + Ferment: The Art of Pickles, Jams and Chutneys](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/preserve-ferment-the-art-of-pickles-jams-chutneys) - Discover the delicious world of preserving in this hands-on class dedicated to the timeless techniques of pickling, fermenting, and making jams and chutneys. Whether you're looking to add exciting extra to your dishes, a keen gardener, or just curious about reducing food waste and eating more seasonally, this workshop will give you the skills to make the most of Scotland’s produce all year round. Guided by our expert instructor, you’ll learn: How to safely pickle seasonal vegetables using quick and traditional methods The basics of fermentation to create gut-friendly foods like sauerkraut or kimchi How to balance sweet, tangy, and spiced flavours in small-batch chutneys and fruit jams You’ll leave with jars of your own handmade preserves and a new appreciation for these age-old techniques. Perfect for beginners and keen home cooks alike—come ready to chop, stir, taste, and take home a little jar of magic.
- [Making Perfect Pasta (from scratch!)](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/perfect-pasta-workshop) - Nothing says comfort quite like a bowl of freshly made pasta. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch using simple techniques and everyday ingredients. We’ll begin with the basics of pasta dough, from mixing and kneading to resting, before rolling, shaping, and cutting a range of classic pasta styles. Expect silky tagliatelle, pillowy ravioli, and rustic handmade shapes designed to hold onto every drop of sauce. Along the way, you’ll learn how to make fillings that are well seasoned and balanced, pair pasta with the right sauces, and master the perfect al dente bite. Suitable for beginners and confident home cooks alike, the class offers plenty of hands-on practice throughout. You’ll leave with new skills, a full belly, and fresh pasta to take home, plus the confidence to recreate homemade pasta in your own kitchen. All ingredients provided. No prior experience needed.
- [Good Food Youth Club](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/good-food-youth-club) - Join us for a hands-on, food-filled adventure this summer! Our 2-day cookery course (with the option to join for just one day) runs from 10am–3.30pm, offering young people aged 12 and up the chance to cook, learn, and eat together. Each day includes lunch, snacks, and treats to take home — all made by the group. We’ll explore everything from baking and home-style cooking to knife skills, ingredient knowledge, and sustainable kitchen practices. Every session is shaped by the interests of the young cooks and the ingredients we have available, often donated from local suppliers — making every day unique! Whether your child is new to the kitchen or already loves to cook, this is a fun, supportive space to build essential life skills while learning where our food comes from.
- [Elementary Food Hygiene (REHIS)](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/elementary-food-hygiene) - At Edinburgh Food Social, we believe everyone should feel confident and informed when handling food — whether you’re cooking for customers, your community, or your family. Understanding the basics of food hygiene helps keep everyone safe, builds confidence in the kitchen, and opens doors to new opportunities in food and hospitality. Whether you’re already in the kitchen, volunteering in your community, or looking to boost your CV for a future in catering, this one-day course will help you build confidence, learn essential food safety skills and cook with care. Over seven hours (including a short assessment), you’ll explore: How bacteria behave — and how to stop them spreading The causes and prevention of food poisoning Good personal hygiene and safe working habits Creating a clean, well-organised workspace Common food pests and how to control them Food safety laws and why they matter This course meets the requirements of EU Regulation 852/2004 and the UK Food Hygiene Regulations (2006). So by the end, you’ll know how to prepare food safely at work and at home — and you’ll take away a recognised qualification to prove it. It is important that you bring a form of identification with you to this class. A basic lunch is provided. This course is open to group bookings, please get in touch to organise a date.
- [Delicious Desserts](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/delicious-desserts-class) - Got a sweet tooth? This 2-2.5 hour class offers a hands-on introduction to making a range of desserts, from familiar favourites to elegant dishes perfect for special occasions. Together we’ll whisk, fold, and bake our way through a selection of irresistible puddings and showstopping sweets. You’ll learn key pastry and patisserie techniques, explore texture and flavour balance, and practise simple plating skills to elevate presentation. There’ll be opportunities to taste as you go and to experiment with your own ideas — a practical, enjoyable session for anyone interested in improving their dessert-making skills. We’re also running a Valentine’s special version of this class — a great chance to bring along someone you like (friends very much encouraged!) and spend some relaxed, quality time making something sweet and yummy. Flirty flour fights are optional.
- [Eggcellent Eggs](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/eggcellent-eggs) - Eggcellent Eggs is a hands-on cooking workshop celebrating one of the most versatile (and affordable) ingredients in the kitchen. Join us to build confidence with eggs, learn reliable techniques, and discover just how far this everyday staple can take you. Led by our experienced chefs, this relaxed and interactive session will guide you from simple foundations to more adventurous egg-based dishes. Along the way, we’ll share practical tips, explain the why behind the methods, and show you how to get great results at home — whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a crowd. During the class, you’ll: Perfect classic techniques like poaching and making omelettes Create comforting and crowd-pleasing dishes such as frittata and custard tart Learn the basics of egg science, including how to choose quality eggs and cook them with confidence You’ll leave with new skills, fresh ideas, and the confidence to make eggs a go-to ingredient in your everyday cooking — simple, satisfying, and full of potential.
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- [Proper Pastry Skills: Sweet and Savoury Workshop](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/proper-pastry-skills-sweet-and-savoury-workshop) - Unlock the secrets to beautiful buttery pastry in this hands-on class. Perfect for both curious beginners and confident home bakers, this workshop will guide you through essential techniques for creating both sweet and savoury bakes from scratch. With our expert guidance, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to elevate your pastry game, learning how small details make a big difference. In this class, you’ll learn to: Master shortcrust pastry using alternative grains for added flavour and texture Create light, flaky rough puff pastry from scratch Perfect choux pastry for elegant desserts Bake a selection of seasonal sweet and savoury tarts By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a collection of delicious bakes—and the know-how to recreate them at home.
- [Scottish Small Plates](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/scottish-small-plates) - Explore Scottish cuisine in this small plates cooking class. Learn to make haggis bon bons, neep fritters and crowdie using seasonal local ingredients.
- [Seriously Good Summer Salads](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product/seriously-good-summer-salads) - Summer salads cooking class in Edinburgh. Learn to cook fresh seasonal dishes using Scottish ingredients, herbs and summer vegetables.

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- [tinned food](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/tinned-food)
- [cost of living](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/cost-of-living)
- [strawberry](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/strawberry)
- [lime](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/lime)
- [cordial](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/cordial)
- [food loss](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/food-loss)
- [supply chain](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/supply-chain)
- [air miles](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/air-miles)
- [foraging](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/foraging)
- [wild leeks](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/wild-leeks)
- [pesto](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/pesto)
- [wild food](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/wild-food)
- [video](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/video)
- [ratatouille](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/ratatouille)
- [summer](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/summer)
- [tomato](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/tomato)
- [tart](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/tart)
- [courgette](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/courgette)
- [cheese](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/cheese)
- [pastry](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/pastry)
- [cooking](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/cooking)
- [classes](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/classes)
- [children](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/children)
- [kinds](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/kinds)
- [event](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/event)
- [catering](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/catering)
- [team blog](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/team-blog)
- [craigmillar](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/craigmillar)
- [lunch](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/lunch)
- [class](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/class)
- [lesson](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/lesson)
- [sage](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/sage)
- [chorizo](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/chorizo)
- [flatbread](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/flatbread)
- [autumn](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/autumn)
- [stew](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/stew)
- [communit](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/communit)
- [pantry](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/pantry)
- [edinburgh](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/edinburgh)
- [vegetables](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/vegetables)
- [summit](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/summit)
- [policy](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/policy)
- [events](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/events)
- [interview](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/interview)
- [q&a](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/qa)
- [charity](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/charity)
- [comunity](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/comunity)
- [meal](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/meal)
- [food bank](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/food-bank)
- [food security](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/food-security)
- [craigmilllar](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/craigmilllar)
- [chef](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/chef)
- [fish](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/fish)
- [curing](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/curing)
- [skills](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/skills)
- [communty](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/communty)
- [cookery](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/cookery)
- [women](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/women)
- [feminism](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/feminism)
- [culinary history](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/culinary-history)
- [history](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/history)
- [enterprise](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/enterprise)
- [social enterprise](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/social-enterprise)
- [lemon](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/lemon)
- [sooking](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/sooking)
- [recipes](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/recipes)
- [youth club](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/youth-club)
- [kids](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/kids)
- [healthy](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/healthy)
- [lessons](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/lessons)
- [training](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/training)
- [food insecurity](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/food-insecurity)
- [food justice](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/food-justice)
- [family](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/family)
- [learning](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/learning)
- [wild garlic](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/wild-garlic)
- [scotland](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/scotland)
- [fermenting](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/fermenting)
- [preserving](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/preserving)
- [food poverty](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/food-poverty)
- [farming](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/farming)
- [bread](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/bread)
- [pasta](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/pasta)
- [cooking class](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/cooking-class)
- [seafood](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/seafood)
- [coast](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/coast)
- [sea](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/sea)
- [blondies](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/blondies)
- [beans](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/beans)
- [legumes](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/legumes)
- [wholegrain](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/wholegrain)
- [flour](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/flour)
- [homemade](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/homemade)
- [italian food](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/italian-food)
- [syrian](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/syrian)
- [learning English](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/learning-english)
- [bonfire night](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/bonfire-night)
- [community cooking](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/community-cooking)
- [work experience](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/work-experience)
- [castlebrae](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/castlebrae)
- [day out edinburgh](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/day-out-edinburgh)
- [festival](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/festival)
- [Internship](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/internship)
- [Office](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/office)
- [Adult learning](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/adult-learning)
- [edinburgh food](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/edinburgh-food)
- [kimchi](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/kimchi)
- [chutney](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/chutney)
- [literacy](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/literacy)
- [recipe writing](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/recipe-writing)
- [food truck](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/tag/food-truck)

## Product categories

- [Classes & Experiences](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-category/classes-and-experiences)
- [Vouchers & Gifts](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-category/vouchers)
- [Donate](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-category/donate)

## Product tags

- [seasonal](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/seasonal)
- [local](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/local)
- [edinburgh](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/edinburgh)
- [scottish food](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/scottish-food)
- [cookery class](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/cookery-class)
- [cookery](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/cookery)
- [cookery school](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/cookery-school)
- [cookery classes](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/cookery-classes)
- [cookery experiences](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/cookery-experiences)
- [scotland](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/scotland)
- [sustainable](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/sustainable)
- [organic](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/organic)
- [learn to cook](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/learn-to-cook)
- [cooking school](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/cooking-school)
- [cooking class](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/cooking-class)
- [skills](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/skills)
- [social enterprise](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/social-enterprise)
- [social](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/social)
- [fundraiser](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/fundraiser)
- [chutney](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/chutney)
- [donate](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/donate)
- [charity](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/charity)
- [poverty](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/poverty)
- [legacy](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/legacy)
- [donation](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/donation)
- [food poverty](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/food-poverty)
- [eligible-class](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/eligible-class)
- [jam](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/jam)
- [relish](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/relish)
- [jelly](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/jelly)
- [seasonal preservers](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/seasonal-preservers)
- [pasta](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/pasta)
- [merchandise](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/merchandise)
- [kids](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/kids)
- [cook with kids](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/cook-with-kids)
- [family cooking](https://edinburghfoodsocial.org/product-tag/family-cooking)