Healthy, sustainable and safe cooking

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides tips on how, as a teacher, you can incorporate healthy and sustainable practices into your cooking lessons. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also provides information about safety and hygiene in the kitchen.

The basics of cooking

Are you heading into the kitchen? Explore the basic elements of cooking together with your students. Think of cutting techniques, cooking methods and commonly used cooking terms.

Get started: recipe inspiration

On this page you will find a large number of recipes that you can make with your students. From sandwich toppings and wraps to recipes for King's Day or Easter. Enjoy your meal!

Teaching materials for cooking at school

Would you rather get started with a lesson programme? There are various teaching materials that include cooking. See what suits you and your school.

Funding for cooking at school

Did you know that, as a primary or secondary school, you can receive funding for cooking at school? You can apply for this through the Jong Leren Eten (JLE) programme. Read more about this incentive grant.

Simple cooking videos

Are you looking for videos that show a recipe step by step and give extra attention to cooking techniques and cooking methods? Then let your students cook along with our Maryam! Watch the entire playlist.

More useful pages and materials

On the Netherlands Nutrition Centre website, you will find even more pages and materials about cooking with children and young people. These pages are not specifically aimed at primary or secondary education, but they may be useful when cooking at school.