A Smarter Way to Support Wellbeing at Work
At The Cooking Academy, we offer more than just cookery classes—we deliver practical, engaging, and evidence-based solutions that help businesses build a healthier, more resilient workforce. Our programmes are designed as a forward-thinking approach to employee wellbeing, helping organisations prioritise prevention, performance, and personal growth.
Employers including EY, Jaguar Land Rover, and Shell UK are already seeing the long-term value of including culinary education as part of their employee benefits strategy. It’s no longer just a “nice to have”—it’s a smart investment in the people who power your business.
Why Cookery Makes Sense as an Employee Benefits
Build Real-Life Skills People Actually Use
Many employees—especially Millennials and Gen Z—have grown up without basic food and cooking education. This makes it harder for them to make healthy choices on a daily basis. Our programmes close this gap by teaching quick, nutritious meals that employees can prepare at home—even on the busiest of days.
A growing body of evidence shows that building food literacy leads to better physical health, mental clarity, and decision-making. For example, Harvard’s Nutrition Source highlights how simple, home-prepared meals can significantly reduce reliance on ultra-processed foods and improve daily wellbeing.
Our classes offer the skills people actually need:
- Fast, healthy midweek meals
- Nutrient-packed lunches for the office
- Food planning to reduce stress and last-minute takeaways
A Proactive Approach to Health and Everyday Confidence
Our cookery programmes take a proactive, prevention-led approach to employee wellbeing. But they aren’t only for those managing a health condition—they’re also ideal for employees who simply want to eat better, feel more energised, or learn something new.
We deliver two strands of classes that address different but equally important outcomes:
Health- Focused Cookery Classes
- Eating for Diabetes
- Gut Health & The Microbiome
- Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Meals
- Anti-Inflammatory Cooking
- Menopause Nutrition
General Interest & Skills-Based Classes
Ideal for employees who are time-poor, new to cooking, or simply looking to build kitchen confidence. These sessions teach practical skills that help people eat well with ease, even during the busiest weeks.
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Quick Midweek Meals
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Healthy Packed Lunches for Work
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Plant-Based Cooking
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World Cuisine Explorer
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Seasonal Cooking Made Simple
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Knife skills classes – for those who want to develop their speed and agility in cooking.
Increase Engagement, Belonging, and Retention
What to Expect from Our Programmes
- A curated theme aligned with personal and business goals or health priorities
- 5–6 recipes your team can confidently recreate at home
- Guidance from trained chefs, food scientists, and qualified nutritionists
- Fully evidence-based content designed around UK and global public health guidance
The Business Case : Employee Benefits Beyond the Kitchen
More organisations are moving away from surface-level wellness offers and looking for measurable returns on their wellbeing investment. Cookery classes deliver both immediate engagement and long-term impact.
✅ Reduce long-term health risks
✅ Support mental and physical resilience
✅ Improve daily performance and energy
✅ Lower rates of absenteeism and presenteeism
Let’s Talk
We’d be delighted to help you integrate meaningful, high-impact cookery classes into your workplace wellbeing strategy.
Get in touch to arrange a tailored session or to explore our full Employee Wellbeing catalogue. cook@thecookingacademy.co.uk
