Community Chef CIC

10/04/2026

Space available due to last minute cancellation!

Award winning funded cookery course for men starting next week.

* 15th April - 13th May
* Five weekly sessions on Wednesdays 10:30 - 13:30
* Takes place at the Lewes Community Kitchen and run by an expert tutor

A five week, in person, hands on cookery course for men of all ages who want to improve their cookery skills. Low cost - the booking fee of £10 covers everything thanks to National Lottery Funding.

The course aims to promote self-sufficiency, improve nutrition, and foster a sense of well-being through cooking.

Participants will learn practical cooking skills, enjoy nutritious and simple recipes, and develop the confidence to prepare meals that are both healthy and enjoyable.

Thoughts from a previous participant: 'I’ve found the Man with a Pan interesting, informative and social. Also inspiring because you go home and think, let’s buy some vegetables!'

Book here:
https://communitychef.org.uk/eventbrite-event/man-with-a-pan-lewes/

Contact for questions: [email protected]

09/03/2026

Award winning funded cookery course for men starting soon! A few spaces still left

* 15th April - 13th May
* Five weekly sessions on Wednesdays 10:30 - 13:30
* Takes place at the Lewes Community Kitchen and run by an expert tutor

A five week, in person, hands on cookery course for men of all ages who want to improve their cookery skills. Low cost - the booking fee of £10 covers everything thanks to National Lottery Funding.
The course aims to promote self-sufficiency, improve nutrition, and foster a sense of well-being through cooking.

Participants will learn practical cooking skills, enjoy nutritious and simple recipes, and develop the confidence to prepare meals that are both healthy and enjoyable.

Thoughts from a previous participant: 'I’ve found the Man with a Pan interesting, informative and social. Also inspiring because you go home and think, let’s buy some vegetables!'

Book on: https://communitychef.org.uk/eventbrite-event/man-with-a-pan-lewes/

Contact for questions: [email protected]

24/02/2026

Have a look at our latest newsletter - highlights from Autumn 2025, photos, interviews, and what's coming in 2026!

16/02/2026

Coming soon! The award winning 'Man with a Pan' course in Lewes

* 15th April - 13th May
* Five weekly sessions on Wednesdays 10:30 - 13:30
* Takes place at the Lewes Community Kitchen and run by an expert tutor

A five week, in person, hands on cookery course for men of all ages who want to improve their cookery skills. Low cost - the booking fee of £10 covers everything thanks to National Lottery Funding.

The course aims to promote self-sufficiency, improve nutrition, and foster a sense of well-being through cooking.

Participants will learn practical cooking skills, enjoy nutritious and simple recipes, and develop the confidence to prepare meals that are both healthy and enjoyable.

Thoughts from a previous participant: 'I’ve found the Man with a Pan interesting, informative and social. Also inspiring because you go home and think, let’s buy some vegetables!'

Book on: https://communitychef.org.uk/eventbrite-event/man-with-a-pan-lewes/
Contact for questions: [email protected]

02/02/2026

Coming up! A free six week Energy Efficient cookery course for local residents in the Byron Centre, Longwood Ave, Langley.

Starting 24th February for 6 weeks until 31st March - all on Tuesdays 10.30-12.30

On this course you will learn more about low energy devices such as air fryers, induction plates and pressure cookers, as well as exploring everyday approaches to using less energy and getting better food for less money.

This course is hands-on, sociable and good fun, and it includes a shared meal and a take-away.

Thanks to Abri housing association who have funded this initiative - the course is free and the booking fee is refunded on completion of the sessions.

Click here to book:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977369510435?aff=oddtdtcreator

Email if you have any questions: [email protected]

21/01/2026

Six week Energy Efficient free cookery course for local residents in the Byron Centre, Longwood Park, Langley.

Starting 24th February for 6 weeks until 31st March - all on Tuesdays 10.30-12.30

On this course you will learn more about low energy devices such as air fryers, induction plates and pressure cookers, as well as exploring everyday approaches to using less energy and getting better food for less money.

This course is hands-on, sociable and good fun, and it includes a shared meal and a take-away.

Thanks to Abri housing association who have funded this initiative - the course is free and the booking fee is refunded on completion of the sessions.

Click here to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977369510435?aff=oddtdtcreator

Email if you have any questions:
[email protected]

14/01/2026

Spaces available! A free six week cookery course focusing on low energy cookery and delicious, economical meals.

* From 24th February until 31st March (6 weeks)
* All on Tuesdays 10.30-12.30
* At the Byron Centre, Longwood Park, Langley

We are delighted to be able to put on this free cookery course for local residents. On this course you will learn more about low energy devices such as air fryers, induction plates and pressure cookers, as well as exploring everyday approaches to using less energy and getting better food for less money. Follow the link to book:

A six week cookery course focusing on low energy cookery and delicious, economical meals.

14/01/2026

Community Chef has been busy delivering courses across different locations in Berkshire on energy efficient and low energy cookery, helping to tackle to issue of the rising costs of energy and its impact on daily cooking.

See the pics for Robin's summary of the pros and cons of a range of low energy devices, and if you would like to read more on the topic in general go to: https://communitychef.org.uk/energy-efficient-cooking/

08/12/2025

We ran two excellent workshops for full-time adult carers last week. Our group in Eastbourne got stuck in learning about batch cooking, and our Uckfield group worked on making a stress free Christmas meal.

19/11/2025

New for 2026! Man with a Pan in East Grinstead

19/11/2025