Jamie's Ministry of Food, Leeds

15/07/2022

We want every child in Leeds to be able to play the sport they love. is our latest project which aims to help clubs and families to share great quality second-hand sports kit.

We're collecting donations of sports kit until tomorrow (15th July). If you have any spare trainers, football boots, shin pads, hoodies and socks, in either adult or children's sizes, please drop them into the designated collection bins located in the reception area of the following leisure centres: Fearnville, Holt Park, Wetherby Garforth and Morley Leisure Centres. For their address and opening times please visit https://bit.ly/3z9OBWC

We ask that any donations be washed, boots/trainers cleaned and all items bagged before putting them into the collection bin.

13/07/2022

There are still places available on our Summer 8 week cookery course.
Learn how to make this delicious dish along with many more.
Call us on 0800 169 4219 to book.
We look forward to seeing you.

05/07/2022

Just a few of the day to day bits we’ve been doing to make the Ministry of Food more sustainable.

From making use of our local recycling spots for plastic, metal, glass and soft plastics, ditching cling film for reusable silicon lids, swapping out single use sponges and hand towels for reusable clothes, making use of local refill stations for cleaning products and store cupboard ingredients and introducing our new Veg Course!

We’ve been busy!

We buy all of our fresh ingredients from , supporting the local community and opting for seasonal produce over imports. Watch this space because we’ve got many more positive changes to come!
Jamie Oliver
Jamie's Ministry of Food UK
Leeds City Council
NHS in Leeds

01/07/2022

We’re not just a cooking school. We are here to help our students to be the happiest and healthiest versions of themselves, with a greater connection to the food they eat.

At the Ministry of Food we believe cooking from scratch and sharing cooking skills is one of the most impactful ways we can take charge of our health - and of course have some fun!

If you would like to sign up to our next round of courses give us a ring or drop us an email - check info in bio.

Jamie Oliver
Jamie's Ministry of Food UK

29/06/2022

Our veg course is coming along nicely…

Learn how to make Jamie‘s Vietnamese tofu wraps! These gorgeous, healthy and cheap little morsels of heaven will do just the trick for our upcoming course.

We still have space left on our veg course and on our traditional course - to sign up please see the details below:

📩 Tricia.temperley@zestleeds.org.uk
📞 0113 242 5685

16/06/2022

Our next round of courses are officially live!

We can’t wait for our next round of students to walk through the door, whether you’re a complete beginner or want to learn some new and exciting recipes, why not give it a try?
Summer is such an excellent time of year to learn how to cook because there are such wonderful and delicious ingredients available to us and we can’t wait to get started!

16/06/2022

The veg course is back with a banger!!

After the amazing success of the Ministry of Food’s first ever fully meat-free eight week cookery course we have launched our Veg Course!
The course will be running on Thursdays at 2:30 in Leeds Kirkgate market and we can’t wait to see you there!
Whether you’re trying to cut down on your meat consumption, are already meat-free or simply just want to learn some delicious veggie recipes come on down and let’s get started.

26/04/2022

We are officially into our spring sessions and we are loving our new cohort of students. Everyone’s been pulling out all the stops to make some delicious recipes and spread the joy of cooking to the people of .

A few lovely bits to share with you! We’ve had some cracking poached eggs, some juicy caponatas, saucy soups and some shaking ginger beef - not to mention all of the amazing recipes our Veg Course students have been whipping up!

Keep cooking and be kind to people!

26/04/2022

We are officially into our spring sessions and we are loving our new cohort of students. Everyone’s been pulling out all the stops to make some delicious recipes and spread the joy of cooking to the people of .

A few lovely bits to share with you! We’ve had some cracking poached eggs, some juicy caponatas, saucy soups and some shaking ginger beef - not to mention all of the amazing recipes our Veg Course students have been whipping up!

Keep cooking and be kind to people!

Jamie Oliver
Jamie's Ministry of Food UK
Zest
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
FoodWise Leeds
One You Leeds

13/04/2022

What a wonderful opportunity to get some affordable veggies in your fridges/freezers!

Why not experiment with throwing some frozen green veg (or any colour veg of your choosing) into your pasta water right at the end of cooking to add portion of veg to your dinner!

Here’s a brilliant recipe to try - if you’re experimenting with meat free meals you can sub the bacon for some chickpeas and make the swap to wholegrain pasta if you can.

https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pasta-recipes/mini-shell-pasta-with-a-creamy-smoked-bacon-and-pea-sauce/

Iceland is slashing the price of all FRESH & FROZEN VEGETABLES TO 1p!

How to get vegetables for 1p at Iceland
All of Iceland’s fresh and frozen vegetables that are priced at £1 or under will be available for just 1p.

The discount starts on Monday, April 11 and ends on Thursday, April 14.

To claim the offer, customers can head to Iceland's website and enter the code 'ICE1VEG' at the checkout.

Great timing for our campaign to encourage people to eat more vegetables - there's no excuse now!

Zest

29/03/2022

29/03/2022

Who’s ready for our very first Jamies Ministry of Food Veg Course? Here is the menu!

We will take you through the wonderful world of meat-free meals and nutrition to show you just how delicious and affordable they can be!

There are limited spots available so sign up now to ensure your spot! Simply email Tricia.temperley@zestleeds.org.uk

Jamie Oliver
Zest
One You Leeds
Leeds Cookery School
University of Leeds
Leeds Markets
Zero Waste Leeds

28/03/2022

Would you love to learn how to make this? Click the link below to sign up to our next round of courses starting in April, spots are filling up fast!

What a cross section! We’re practicing our recipes for the next cohort of students and we’ve decided the ‘brilliant bhaji burger’ is one of our all time favourites.
One You Leeds
Zest
Jamie Oliver
Jamie's Ministry of Food UK
University of Leeds
Leeds Markets
NHS in Leeds

https://oneyouleeds.co.uk/cook-well/

04/03/2022

ANNOUNCMENT TIME!

Ministry of Food are launching our own meat free 8 week course! Recipes to be announced soon.

If your are meat free, looking to cut down on your meat consumption, or just wanting to explore something new, this is the course for you.

Meat free food shops can be up to 40% less expensive and have less of a negative impact on our environment. So do our bit to help the people of Leeds and the planet, we have launched this exciting new project.

It will be exactly the same as our tried and tested Ministry of Food course, giving vital nutritional information, teaching knife skills and improving cooking techniques just without the meat.

If you would like to speak to a member our team about the course drop in and see us at Leeds Markets and we will be happy to answer any questions.

To book on email: Tricia.temperley@zestleeds.org.uk or call 0113 242 5685

03/03/2022

We can’t wait for our demo on Tuesday and to see and hear all these wonderful women speak!

Check out all the excting events for International Women's Day in Seacroft!

Tuesday 8th March

Men and children are also welcome at the celebration event at Kenmtere Community Centre 🥳

There is something for everyone!

Fall into Place Leeds Community Spaces Zest Space2 Leeds Chapel FM Arts Centre Leeds City Council Inner East Community Committee Seacroft Friends and Neighbours - Charity seacroft community on top (s.c.o.t) East Leeds Parent Champions Getaway Girls Seacroft Manston Cluster Killingbeck & Seacroft Councillors Jamie's Ministry of Food, Leeds Brave Words Theatre and Spoken Word Yorkshire Dance DAZL - Dance & Health Charity Women's Lives Leeds

02/03/2022

CHALLENGE TIME!!! THE WINNER WILL GET TO ATTEND ONE OF OUR MINISTRY OF FOOD TASTER SESSIONS FOR FREE.

Taster session includes:
- A full 1.5 hour class
- All ingredients included
- Learn knife and nutrition skills
- Take home meal at the end.

If you love a takeaway - and don’t we all from time to time - we want you to make your favourite take away, from scratch.

- Take a photo of all your ingredients
- Take a photo of your finished dish
- Post it on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook and tag
- Extra points for also including it in your story.

Winner will be announced in 2 weeks!

25/02/2022

Some recent snaps of happy students after our Baked White Mediterranean Fish class.

This is such a wonderful recipe that really allows our students to transform dishes into new found family favourites at home.

We still have a few places left on our upcoming April courses, get in touch to sign up!

0113 242 5685
Tricia.temperley@zestleeds.org.uk

Jamie Oliver
Jamie's Ministry of Food UK
Zest
One You Leeds
Leeds Community Foundation
Voluntary Action Leeds

14/02/2022

Happy !

If you are looking for the perfect date night recipe look no further than Jamie Oliver Baked White Fish:

https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fish-recipes/baked-white-fish-with-olives-and-a-simple-tomato-sauce/

It takes very little prep, all the better for you and your loved one to spend time together this evening. Our students will be cooking this up all week with a side of chilli and garlic kale and we’re getting creative with all the different ways to serve it. A few of our favourites:

- Stir through wholegrain pasta
- Serve on crusty toasted bread
- Eat with new potatoes
- Stir through a risotto

How are you going to eat yours?

A delicious white fish recipe – try using coley, whiting, or po***ck. This baked fish recipe is a really easy way to get beautifully flaky and tender fish, every time.