Springboard FutureChef: Empowering Young People Through Food Education
Bring culinary learning to life in your school and inspire the next generation of chefs and food professionals with FutureChef — the UK’s leading school-based culinary programme for students aged 12–16. Run by Springboard and proudly supported by Country Range, FutureChef gives teachers everything they need to make food education engaging, practical, and career-focused.
Free Education Resources for Schools
FutureChef offers free, ready-to-use classroom resources designed to fit seamlessly into your food technology or hospitality curriculum.
What’s Included:
- Curriculum-aligned lesson plans — practical and theoretical activities that build real-world skills
- Video tutorials & masterclasses — professional chefs teach menu planning, flavour balancing, and presentation
- Adaptable recipes — suitable for all skill levels and dietary requirements
- Online learning modules — ideal for classroom or homework use
- All resources are available on the CareerScope Platform — free for all teachers.
Inspire Students with Real Culinary Experiences
FutureChef goes far beyond the classroom. Schools can host cooking heats, invite local mentor chefs, or take part in exciting national competitions like FutureChef Juniors and FutureChef BakeOff.
Your Students Will:
- Build essential cookery and life skills
- Gain confidence and creativity in the kitchen
- Learn professional techniques and teamwork
- Discover inspiring career pathways in hospitality
“FutureChef gave my students a taste of real industry experience — and they loved every second!” — Food Technology Teacher, London
Each year, over 18,000 students take part in FutureChef — and more than 260,000 have joined since the programme began. Many alumni now work in award-winning and Michelin-starred kitchens, proving the programme’s power to inspire real careers.
With the support of Country Range, FutureChef continues to grow its reach — helping schools everywhere turn food education into a pathway for life-changing opportunities.
Chef Support for Teachers
When you join FutureChef, you become part of a supportive community of educators and industry professionals dedicated to shaping the future of hospitality.
Teachers can:
- Request a Chef Ambassador visit to inspire their students
- Connect with local hospitality employers for mentoring and work experience opportunities
- Access an expanding library of free lesson materials via CareerScope
- Scan the QR code on our flyers or click below to request your Chef Ambassador visit.