Let's introduce you to Blend Culinary Foundation
Purpose on every Plate
At the heart of Blend Family is the Blend Culinary Foundation (BCF), our not-for-profit arm, and the driving force behind our mission to use food as a tool for positive change.
Yes, we build vibrant food halls, but BCF is where our deeper purpose comes to life. As a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), it’s how we turn values into action: supporting independent talent, tackling food insecurity, and building more inclusive, connected communities.
Our mission is simple, but powerful: Use food as a force for good.
That means championing food education, increasing access to nutritious meals, and celebrating the cultures and stories that make up our diverse cities.
Supporting Our Community
Our Kitchen at Cambridge Street Collective
We’re proud to operate a dedicated BCF kitchen at Cambridge Street Collective, Sheffield.
This space is more than just a kitchen, it’s a hub for hands-on learning, shared meals, and community-led initiatives. From cookery sessions and skills workshops to fundraising events and food donations, it’s where social impact and hospitality meet.
Introducing Our Social Cooking Classes
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned home cook, our hands-on Cooking Classes are for you. Designed to be fun, informative, and inspiring, everyone is welcome!
Within our professional kitchen setting, we keep things informal and friendly. These are no ordinary Cooking Classes – these are classes that focus on learning new skills, creating amazing food and memorable experiences. You can even make new friends over a cocktail or two.
Led by expert chefs, each class is an opportunity to share stories, explore global cuisines, and build confidence in the kitchen. Join us and discover the joy of cooking together!
And remember, all profits from our classes and events go to support our mission. Whether paying for freshly cooked meals that we supply to our local food bank or supporting cooking classes and food education for community groups and specialised groups for children and adults, you will be making a difference.
Based in our purpose-built kitchens on the 1st floor of Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield and on the ground floor of Alfred Works in Birmingham, we are a modern space that runs a wide array of cooking classes. From our now-infamous Cooking & Cocktails (our Friday night social class) to our Bottomless Brunch classes on a Saturday afternoon, we have something for everyone.
Take a look, your next culinary adventure awaits…