How to use Cook Up

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Cook Up is a free kitchen space for anyone living without a kitchen.

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Cook Up has regular kitchen spaces available in central and east London.

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Cook Up participant

At Cook Up, you can cook whatever you want for yourself or your family.

You will have access to:

  • A clean, fully equipped kitchen station.
  • Ingredients of your choice. You can bring your own, or tell us what you need and we will source it.
  • A friendly atmosphere where everyone is welcomed.
  • The opportunity to batch cook for the week ahead, if you want.
  • Free tupperware to take food away in.
  • A space to enjoy your meal at the end of the session, if you want.

Who is Cook Up for?

Cook Up is for anyone who feels they need a cooking space.

This includes but is not limited to:

  • People who are homeless or street homeless
  • People who are sofa surfing
  • People living in temporary accommodation
  • People who are living in a hostel, night shelter or B&B
  • Refugees and asylum seekers.
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Visits to Cook Up – filled with friendship and tasty food!

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Get in touch

Contact our friendly Cook Up team – we are always happy to answer any questions.

Email [email protected] or call 07879 796284