See our Gallery for videos describing and showing what we do, slideshows of some of our workshops, cookery classes and demonstrations, and press coverage of our activities.
Our services are provided to organisations from the state sector, private and public companies, and the voluntary and charitable sectors.
Please phone or email us with your requirements so that we can better serve your needs.
Whatever's cooking, YOU CAN COOK!
Workshops
Feeling sluggish, tired, and slow after your lunch? Well! This workshop is
for you. We at YOU CAN COOK have put together an informative workshop that takes
place on your office premises. Topics covered are what to eat and drink during
your working day and also what are the foods and drinks to avoid. We talk about
what goes into your food and why you should know about some of the ingredients
that are added. We provide all the ingredients and equipment and we come to you.
Tasters provided. Demo only.
Duration: 60 minutes
The aim of this workshop is to provide inspiration and practical information that will help you to adopt healthy eating habits and to use food in a medicinal way.
The advantage of using food as medicine is that it is readily available to all of us and can be self-administered with relative safety.
We provide all the ingredients and equipment and we come to you.
Tasters provided. Demo only
Duration: 60 minutes
This workshop takes you back in touch with nature and the source of our food..
We take you on a journey to a farm where you will get to know first hand information
about the seasonal foods growing from the local farmer, pick the fresh produce
and come back to the kitchen to wash, chop, cook and eat the prepared food while
socialising with other participants.
This workshop is a complete hands-on approach to cooking.
Duration: ½ day
Cookery Classes and Demonstrations
- Seasonal and Local Produce
- International Cuisine
- Low Budget Meals
- Special Diets
- Vegan/Vegetarian Meals
- Little Cooks (Under 12's)
- Heart-y Meals
and many more...
Inspirational Talks
Bosco Santimano will explain what a social enterprise is and cover possible options available to entrepreneurs and organisations in setting up a social enterprise and look at some available legal structures and is designed to be user friendly and informal and plenty of time to ask loads of questions.
Duration: 60 minutes (including questions from participants)
Fee: Negotiable
Bosco Santimano will tackle all issues relating to Community Interest Companies and its relevance to social enterprises. Participants will understand the various legal structures available within the CIC regulations and most importantly be able to make a decision on whether CIC’s are right for their business idea and aspirations. The pros and cons of Community Interest Companies as a model to do business will be outlined/discussed.
Duration: 60 minutes (including questions from participants)
Fee: Negotiable
Please note that the above talks can be tailored to suit specific needs and the duration can be extended to cover certain topics if required.
Online Nutritional Information
See our Food & Health page.
More about us
We are registered with Central Registered Body in Scotland (CRBS). Our staff have Enhanced Disclosures to work with Under 18s and Vulnerable Adults.
We are members of:
Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition (SSEC)
Scottish Borders Social Enterprise Chamber (SBSEC)
Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce (SBCC)
The
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YOU CAN COOK will encourage and empower local communities to make informed choices about their food and health while allowing them to make these changes at their own pace.
We will enable participants to engage in a social and educational activity through learning basic techniques and skills in cookery.
- When necessary we will use recycled and home compostable plates and cutlery.
- Reduce our printed marketing materials
- Use environmentally friendly cleaning products
- Massive reduction in carbon footprint due to operational strategy [ We come to you with equipment and ingredients]
- Profits go back in the community
- Flexible & Family-friendly policies
- Customised Service
- We are a Social Enterprise
- Health and Safety
- Equal Opportunities and Diversity
- Home Working
- Training
- Email and Internet
- Confidentiality
- Data Protection
- Adult at Risk Protection
- Child Protection
- Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
- Lone Working Policy
- Cash Handling Policy
- Finance Policy
