Changing lives is on the menu
In our crumbling society, we all need compassion. The mental health crisis, affects and hurts us all. When life unravels, we all feel pain. Our kitchen-based programs, bring purpose back to all. Putting employment back on the menu, we return respect. We’re for everyone; because we’ve each had a second chance. Here, anyone can cook their heart out, sharing the honour.
Changing lives is on the menu
In our crumbling society, we all need compassion. The mental health crisis, affects and hurts us all. When life unravels, we all feel pain. Our kitchen-based programs, bring purpose back to all. Putting employment back on the menu, we return respect. We’re for everyone; because we’ve each had a second chance. Here, anyone can cook their heart out, sharing the honour.
For 20 years, we've been working hard to transform lives daily. Founded by a chef we impart the respect of the kitchen. Introduced by referral partners, skilled leaders support those at the margins. Over 2500 people have participated, 86% remain in work 12 months on.
Changing lives is on the menu
In our crumbling society, we all need compassion. The mental health crisis, affects and hurts us all. When life unravels, we all feel pain. Our kitchen-based programs, bring purpose back to all. Putting employment back on the menu, we return respect. We’re for everyone; because we’ve each had a second chance. Here, anyone can cook their heart out, sharing the honour.
Changing lives is on the menu
In our crumbling society, we all need compassion. The mental health crisis, affects and hurts us all. When life unravels, we all feel pain. Our kitchen-based programs, bring purpose back to all. Putting employment back on the menu, we return respect. We’re for everyone; because we’ve each had a second chance. Here, anyone can cook their heart out, sharing the honour.
Changing lives is on the menu
In our crumbling society, we all need compassion. The mental health crisis, affects and hurts us all. When life unravels, we all feel pain. Our kitchen-based programs, bring purpose back to all. Putting employment back on the menu, we return respect. We’re for everyone; because we’ve each had a second chance. Here, anyone can cook their heart out, sharing the honour.
News - Beyond Food is on the move
In 2025 we're extending our impact, in London and across the UK, to change even more lives. So we’re currently searching for a new home for Beyond Food, with a training kitchen for our FreshLife programme and events.
Until June 2025, Brigade Bar+Kitchen will remain our base. At Brigade, over 100,000 plates of food have been served, hundreds of events hosted, over 30 FreshLife graduations celebrated and thousands of lives positively impacted. We celebrate and thank the amazing Brigade team for being superb partners.
We sincerely thank PWC, De Vere Venues, BaxterStorey and Searcys for 15 years of great support at the Brigade site. Brigade is now available to book for purposeful events. Please reach out to our founder Simon directly, or email simon@beyondfood.org.uk
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Welcome to FreshLife
Beyond Food’s flagship programme, inspiring adults.
FreshLife is tailor-made three-week experience
Whatever challenges you’ve faced – trauma, addiction, poor mental health or simply feeling excluded, we’re here for you. We harness the power of food to inspire, support, and transform. Our unique approach combines skilled facilitators, inspirational experiences and powerful training in one life-changing program.
FreshLife, is practical, skills-based training
You'll master chef-skills and life-skills. You’ll bake bread, frying mackerel, create risotto and a pancetta Bolognese. It’s more than food, FreshLife empowers you with the tools and self-awareness to take care of yourself and be able to support others. It will help you become and remain employable.
Join us on FreshLife
We work mainly with adults, but also young people, people with disabilities and ex-offenders. Wherever you're starting, unleash your potential and redefine your future. Beyond Food: because food restores us all.