Cook through cancer

We’re delighted to announce a series of classes for people affected by breast cancer. We’re planning 12 classes in total, and you can find registration details for the first 6 classes below.

Each class is scheduled for 2 hours, but this is just to ensure we have time to answer any questions you may have for our chefs and dietitians. On average, our sessions last 45–60 minutes.

Spaces are limited to 25 people per class, so hurry and register now! Please also remember to cancel your registration if you can’t attend, so someone else can take your place.

Cheesy pasta bake and roast chicken

6–8pm, 11 December 2024

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Butterbean and spinach curry

6–8pm, 14 January 2025

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Lamb koftas

6–8pm, 25 February 2025

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We are delighted to announce cook-along classes for people affected by cancer who live in Scotland. You can find the registration details for 10 classes below. Each class is scheduled for 2 hours, but this is just to ensure we have time to answer any questions you may have for our chefs and dietitians.

Spaces are limited, so hurry and register now! Please also remember to cancel your registration if you can’t attend, so someone else can take your place.

Thai vegetable curry

12.30–2.30pm, 5 December 2024

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Gobi aloo

12.30–2.30pm, 29 January 2025

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Whipped pea ricotta crostini

12.30–2.30pm, 12 February 2025

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Frisotto (Freekeh with lemon, feta and mushrooms)

12.30–2.30pm, 13 March 2025

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Caramelised mango, chilli and lime

12.30–2.30pm, 16 April 2025

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Red thai curry lentils

12.30–2.30pm, 8 May 2025

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Lemon basil and mint pesto pasta

12.30–2.30pm, 4 June 2025

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Chicken chow mein

12.30–2.30pm, 9 July 2025

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We’re always applying for funding to provide more classes for people affected by cancer.

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Every household that attends our live classes will receive a £15 supermarket voucher to cover the cost of their ingredients. You will receive a link to our feedback and order form after the class so you can select your voucher.

We’ll also post a support pack out to you, which contains further information about living with and beyond cancer, and includes one of our delicious recipe booklets.

During our classes class, we’ll explore cooking techniques and flavour combinations that can help make food more palatable to people living with cancer and experiencing issues such as taste changes, appetite loss, and nausea.

Our trained chef will show you how to cook simple, delicious dishes that have been specifically created for people affected by cancer.

You’ll also be supported throughout by our oncology specialist dietitian, who can answer any questions you may have about nutrition and how to adapt ingredients and recipes to suit your needs.