Our 2026 programme
In 2025, we launched Cook for Change, a seven-month programme aiming to support social entrepreneurs to create and develop sustainable social enterprises. It was a huge success, so we’re running it again this year.
What, where, when?
This year’s programme starts in June and runs until December.
Here’s what’s involved:
Bootcamp
A three-day immersive experience, including inspiration from the founders of Cook for Good, Fat Macy’s and The Dusty Knuckle, and from leading social entrepreneur Liam Black.
Pitch masterclass
Learn from Google’s experts how to refine your storytelling, demonstrate your impact and hold the room.
Pitch showcase
The chance to put your learnings into practice, pitching your ideas to a group of industry experts, and getting their feedback.
Business planning
Support from Deloitte consultants and other business experts, to test your assumptions and explore potential markets and products as you develop and refine a self-funding model.
121 coaching
Tailored advice on financial planning and leadership and the space to work through goals and challenges, to support your next steps and build your business plan.
Partner visits
In-person site visits to some of Cook for Good’s partners, including The Felix Project, to inspire and develop your plans.
Partnership building
Opportunities to connect with leading food service professionals from our partner network, who can help you access community spaces, and offer catering and fit-out support and wider corporate input.
Graduation and marketplace
A chance to showcase your achievements to Cook for Good’s wider business and supporter network, and celebrate and strengthen your relationships with your cohort.
Ongoing support
Our input doesn’t stop when the programme ends. Cook for Good will continue to provide 121 help if you need it, and our alumni network will be there for peer-to-peer support.
Cook for Change 2026 timeline
JUNE 2026
Bootcamp
Pitch masterclass
JULY 2026
Pitch showcase
Business planning
AUG / SEPT 2026
121 Coaching
Partner visits
SEPT / OCT 2026
Partnership Building
NOV 2026
Graduation
2027 AND BEYOND
Ongoing Support
