Kitchen
Learning, cooking, confidence — all in one place.
Our fully equipped kitchen is more than just a space to hire — it’s a hub for learning, sharing and building life skills.
It’s here for anyone who wants to build confidence in the kitchen, discover how to eat well on a budget, or even explore food as a future career.
We keep things relaxed, supportive and hands-on — no experience needed.
What goes on here
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Cooking classes to promote healthy eating on a budget
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Volunteer training and skill-building — including food hygiene and catering basics
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Meal planning and budgeting sessions to tackle cost-of-living pressures
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Luncheon clubs bringing people together over affordable, nutritious meals
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Event catering for community days and celebrations at Murrayside
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Opportunities for young people, refugees and ex-offenders to gain experience and confidence
Why it matters
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Helps people build independence and life skills
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Boosts confidence and self-esteem
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Tackles food poverty and ‘heat or eat’ struggles
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Reduces isolation by bringing people together around food
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Creates pathways to training, volunteering and employment
Fully equipped
Our kitchen has everything you need to get cooking — from ovens, hobs and prep space to all the essentials for group cookery classes and food demonstrations.
We’re also adding new equipment to make it even more versatile for training and catering.
Whether you want to join a cooking class, run your own session or build skills for work, our kitchen is a great place to start.
Get in touch to find out what’s coming up.📧 info@murrayside.co.uk 📱 07342 856468