Little Chefs
Little Chefs is a fun-filled six-week cookery programme for families with children aged 2½ to 4 years.
The course helps parents and carers build confidence in their cooking skills while encouraging young children to take part in food preparation. Children learn where food comes from, how food grows and why eating a variety of foods is important for maintaining good health.
Sessions explore themes such as “Eat a Rainbow” and “Plants Give Us Food” through a combination of cookery activities, crafts and storytelling.
Course venues and times:
- Chatham Children and Family Hub (ME4 5AZ) – Tuesdays, 1pm to 3pm
- Deanwood Wellbeing Centre (ME8 9TX) – Wednesdays, 9.30am to 11.30am
- Delce Wellbeing Centre (ME5 0QS) – Wednesdays, 12.30pm to 2.30pm
- Riverside Wellbeing Centre (ME8 8ET) – Fridays, 9.30am to 11.30am
Families interested in attending a Little Chefs course can contact 01634 333741 or email change4life@medway.gov.uk.
Family Cookery
Family Cookery is designed to help school-aged children and their families learn practical cookery skills, understand the importance of a balanced diet and prepare healthy, nutritious recipes together.
The free programme is delivered during term time across Medway and is suitable for families with children aged 5 to 17 years.
There are currently no Family Cookery courses scheduled. Families can register their interest by contacting 01634 333741 or emailing change4life@medway.gov.uk.
Healthy Adult Cookery
Healthy Adult Cookery is a six-week programme that teaches participants how to prepare healthy, budget-friendly meals that support a balanced and varied diet.
The course is aimed at adults with basic to intermediate cooking skills who wish to improve their understanding of healthy eating and make informed dietary choices.
Sessions take place at the Medway Learning and Skills Hub, Gillingham (ME7 1AZ) between 1pm and 3pm.
Upcoming course dates include:
- Monday 2 November to Monday 7 December 2026
- Monday 4 January to Monday 8 February 2027
- Monday 12 April to Monday 24 May 2027 (excluding Monday 3 May due to the bank holiday)
- Monday 7 June to Monday 12 July 2027
Adults interested in joining a future course can contact 01634 333741 or email change4life@medway.gov.uk.
Suitable for
- Families with children aged 2½ to 4 years through the Little Chefs programme
- Families with children aged 5 to 17 years through Family Cookery
- Adults looking to improve their cooking skills and healthy eating knowledge through Healthy Adult Cookery
These cookery programmes provide Medway residents with practical opportunities to develop culinary skills, build confidence in preparing nutritious meals and support healthy lifestyle choices.
Find Out More
For further information on family cooking, healthy eating and practical food preparation resources, visit Medway Council’s Family Cooking webpage:
Family Cooking Medway
Family Cooking Resources:
- Introducing Solids to Babies
- Family Cookery Classes
- Recipes and Cookery Tips
- Lunchboxes and Healthy Snacks
These resources provide additional guidance, recipe ideas and practical support to help families develop healthy eating habits and cooking confidence at home.