The BBC came by recently to chat to us about public diners: government-subsidised spaces serving hot, healthy, affordable meals in a welcoming, social setting. We believe that this simple initiative has the power to tackle big issues like loneliness and food poverty. Watch this space 🍽️💬

We’re hiring! This is a rare opportunity for one passionate person to join Edinburgh Food Social as our administrator and events staff member. The deadline for applications is 9am on 09/06/25.

Air fryers have quickly become an important part of home cooking, but many people are still unsure how to best use them. Edinburgh Food Social sought to rectify this by teaching local people how to make all manner of food using this appliance. #airfryer #cookingclass #edinburgh #cooking

The Greater Craigmillar Festival 2025 🎉 Held on Saturday, 7 June from 11:00 - 15:00 this festival is an opportunity for people to celebrate our wonderful community through an array of free events, workshops and performances. We look forward to seeing you at the festival! #edinburgh #festival

We're extremely pleased that an article about one of our recent community cooking projects was published in The Scotsman. Read how this multi-week project engendered a greater sense of community in the Craigmillar area by following the link below. #community www.scotsman.com/community/cr...

EFS is running after school GFYC cooking classes every Thursday in May. These hands-on classes are a fantastic and fun way for young people to learn cookery skills that they will use for the rest of their lives. Find out more (and sign up) by visiting our website: www.edinburghfoodsocial.org

The monthly pop-up project we run with Castlebrae Community Campus helps local young people learn skills and try unfamiliar foods. 👨‍🍳 This month saw them cooking with nduja, kale, kefir and more, all of which was served by the students to their colleagues. edinburghfoodsocial.org/learning-new...

We are undertaking a food census to better serve the Greater Craigmillar community. If you live in Craigmillar and Niddrie, please take a few minutes to fill out this straightforward census by following the link below. Your responses are anonymous. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

As a responsible food business with sustainability as one of our core principles, Edinburgh Food Social is always trying to reduce food waste by finding creative uses for different ingredients, including canned beans. Bean blondies anyone...🍰 #cooking #foodwaste #edinburgh #sustainable #food

Our next monthly community meal will be held this Thursday (3rd) at the White House. Come along anytime between 6pm - 8pm to enjoy a lovely, hot meal. The meal is free for pantry and foodbank users from Craigmillar and Niddrie. Other customers can donate £8, £15 or £20 for their meal. #food #meal

What exactly is forced rhubarb? If you’ve ever asked yourself the above question, this blog is for you! Learn how this seasonal veg is grown and how, with a few culinary tricks, you can turn it into a delicious tomato-free ketchup! #seasonal #food edinburghfoodsocial.org/what-you-nee...

"I’ve never trusted myself to cook before, but this has been class." This is what one @actionforchildren.bsky.social student said after completing a 3-day project with Edinburgh Food Social. Learn more about this confidence-building project via our blog. edinburghfoodsocial.org/young-people...

All of us have a huge responsibility to sustainably source our seafood. 🎣 From sourcing tips to insights into coastal Scottish lives, learn how the Coastal Testimonies exhibition reinforced EFS’ commitment to using sustainable Scottish seafood. #seafood edinburghfoodsocial.org/why-is-susta...

Acting in a responsible manner is at the centre of everything we do at Edinburgh Food Social. That's why we were so thrilled to win the Responsible Business of the Year Award at the ECCAwards25. Powerful things can happen when a business puts responsible practices at its core. 💪 #ECCAwards25

Ever wanted to learn how to make pasta or bread from scratch? 🍝🍞 You’re in luck; our first Food With Flour class of the year will be held on Saturday, 15 March from 11:00 to 15:00. Learn more about this popular class by following the link below. edinburghfoodsocial.org/learn-how-to... #cooking

What’s good for your gut, the planet and your plate? Pickles! Learn how to make this healthy, tasty, waste-reducing preserved food by following the link below. #foodwaste #recipes #cooking #pickles edinburghfoodsocial.org/edinburgh-fo...

Our community-orientated business model is one we've worked hard to build, maintain and improve. That's why we are so delighted to have been shortlisted for Responsible Business of the Year by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025! 🎉 #ECCAWARDS25 www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/ecc-business...

We recently welcomed members of local non-profit Edinburgh Headway Group to the EFS kitchen. Our chef-activists taught the members about everything from sustainable cooking practices to how to peel celeriac. Read more about this project via our blog: edinburghfoodsocial.org/headway-and-... #cooking