Helping children & families build confidence around food – Discover Food Labs

We are pleased to share information about Food Labs, a free programme designed to help professionals and organisations run fun, inclusive food exploration sessions for children and families.

Food Labs uses curiosity, sensory exploration, and hands-on “food scientist” activities to help children develop confidence around food in a safe, supportive, and pressure-free environment.

The approach is designed to encourage positive experiences with food and can be adapted to suit different ages, needs, and settings.

What is a Discover Food Labs Session?

A free 30-minute Discover Food Labs session will introduce participants to the programme and provide practical ideas for delivering engaging food-based activities.

During the session, participants will:

• Explore Food Labs resources and session structures
• Learn how to create inclusive, low-pressure food experiences
• Discover how sessions can be adapted for different groups and settings
• Have opportunities to ask questions and share ideas
• Leave with the confidence to start running Food Labs sessions

No specialist food or nutrition knowledge is required – just an interest in helping children build confidence, curiosity, and positive relationships with food.

Upcoming Discover Food Labs Sessions

📅 16 June, 1:00pm-1:30pm https://discoverfoodlabs1.eventbrite.co.uk
📅 26 June, 10:00am-10:30am https://discoverfoodlabs2.eventbrite.co.uk
📅 13 July, 6:00pm-6:30pm https://discoverfoodlabs3.eventbrite.co.uk

The sessions are free to attend and offer a great opportunity for anyone working with children and families to learn more about this innovative approach.

If you’re interested in supporting children to explore food in a fun and engaging way, why not sign up and find out more? 💚

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