Animal Aid

Are the cookery demonstrations free?

Yes, all cookery demonstrations are free.

What do the primary cookery demonstrations involve?

We can tailor the sessions to suit you depending on the time available and your requirements.

If your school doesn’t have a cookery classroom, we provide all cooking, serving and cleaning equipment.

Most sessions run for 1 hour. The cookery demonstration usually takes around 15 minutes. After we have cooked a simple, vegan spaghetti bolognese or chilli, the children can try a sample.

Speakers talk about the foods that vegans eat as part of a healthy balanced diet. They also use fun activities such as food quizzes or mystery food games.

What dishes are demonstrated?

Speakers usually prepare a simple vegan spaghetti bolognese or chilli. You can watch this dish being demonstrated and download the recipe.

What age groups are the cookery demonstrations suitable for?

Our cookery demonstrations are suitable for students from Year 1 to Year 7.

Do speakers have a DBS check?

All of our speakers have enhanced DBS certificates.

What qualifications do speakers have?

Our speakers are not professional chefs; they are volunteers who have passed our cookery demonstration training course. All are knowledgeable and passionate about the issues and have experience working with school students. They are all trained to deal with the issues raised in a sensitive way and to encourage the students to articulate their own views. All speakers have an enhanced DBS certificate.

Does Animal Aid have a safeguarding policy?

Yes, see our safeguarding statement (-> 3e)

Who do I contact for more information?

For more information on our school speaker service, email natasha@animalaid.org.uk

How do I book a talk?

Simply complete this form or email Karin@animalaid.org.uk