Working in a Kitchen at Thirty-five Degrees
I remember walking into a secondary school kitchen during a mid-term inspection, and the heat hit me like a physical…
Buying Local Without Breaking Procurement Rules
I’ve sat in enough school kitchens during a frantic lunch service to know that when a headteacher starts talking about…
Defrosting in the Fridge and Planning for It
I once walked into a secondary school kitchen at 11:00 AM, right in the thick of the lunch rush, and…
A School Garden That Actually Gets Eaten
I’ve sat through enough “educational garden” seminars to know that most of them are filled with expensive, high-concept nonsense about…
Stop Chasing Gourmet Trends and Start Fixing the Basics: a Realistic Guide to Improving Cafeteria Menu Variety for Picky Eaters.
I’ve sat in enough school kitchens during the lunchtime rush to know that the moment a manager mentions “gourmet plant-based…
Teaching Cooking as a Practical Skill
I’ve sat through enough “innovative” teaching seminars to know that most people approach the topic of how food education fits…
Sustainable Procurement Within the Budget
I’ve sat in too many staff rooms listening to consultants drone on about “zero-waste ecosystems” and “carbon-neutral procurement” while the…
Stop Trying to Be a Michelin Chef and Learn How to Meal Prep for the Week Using Systems That Actually Stick.
I’ve spent enough time in school kitchens to know that the “Pinterest version” of meal prepping is a dangerous fantasy.…
Reading a Pest Control Report Properly
I’ve stood in enough school kitchens at 6:00 AM to know that when you see a smear of grease near…
The Fridge Failed Overnight: What Now
I’ll never forget standing in a secondary school kitchen at 10:30 AM, watching a frantic catering manager stare at a…