See what we get up to in our kitchen
The Community Kitchen is fully equipped and spacious with areas for demonstrations, cooking stations and tables for dining/ food preparation.
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 refrigerators
- 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 (£20 hire charge)
- Cutlery, crockery, glasses etc
- See our Kitchen Kit List for more details.
View a virtual tour below
Floorplan
