Kitchen facilities

Facilities
The main teaching area of the kitchen has 7 domestic cookery stations (one for a leader and 6 for participants, with space for people to work around both sides of the U-shaped layout – see virtual tour below), one of which is height-adjustable/ wheelchair accessible.

Our kitchen was designed by Claire Potter, an interior architect and award-winning designer who specialises in sustainable design to ensure we reduce our environmental impact. The kitchen includes a balance of quality, new kitchen equipment alongside recycled and reused materials. The design prioritises accessibility and flexibility – from specialist accessible cookery equipment to adaptable areas for dining and food preparation.

Capacity
Typically 12-20 participants cooking, depending on the activity. We can accommodate up to 40 people standing.

Detailed list of facilities:

• 6 x 90cm induction hobs (with 5 rings each)
• 1 x 60cm induction hob (with 5 rings each)
• 4 electric ovens (large, 73L capacity)
• 1 food prep sink
• 1 washing up sink
• 1 hand wash sink
• 1 dishwasher
• 2 small and 1 large refrigerator
• 1 adjustable height worktop (suitable for young / disabled users)
• Space for tea/ coffee/ refreshments
• Extendable dining/ prep table for up to 18 people
• Wifi access
• Branded Community Kitchen/ BHFP aprons
• Cutlery, crockery, glasses etc
• See our Kitchen Kit List for more details.

View a virtual tour below:

Floorplan: