The Waltham Forest Cook Book

The Waltham Forest Cook Book, launching in Spring 2025, is a participatory project that will bring the vibrant communities of Waltham Forest together to share stories, recipes and heritage through the lens of food – with the aim of celebrating the diverse culture of the borough, improving wellbeing and promoting healthy eating and skills for cooking and nutrition.

We will partner with existing community spaces and kitchens across the borough to offer a series of workshops throughout 2025. Using food as a starting point for discussion, participants of all ages will be able to take part in creative activities such as writing, drawing and play, and contribute to the Waltham Forest Cook Book – a living document with recipes, reflections and stories about community organisations and businesses.

The cook book will be available to buy and will also be provided as a free digital resource as well as a live pop-up exhibition.