The workshop was amazing, and Darren, as always, was fantastic. We as a school really value the opportunity provided to the children to learn about the food they were using, the skills needed to prepare the food and then to cook and produce such a fantastic meal – brilliant! All pupils were really excited about the workshop and were smiling from start to finish. They really felt proud that they were able to use the equipment provided and actually make the dish themselves and with such ease. Many of them are already wanting to make it again at home. All of the children and staff thoroughly enjoyed the day, the food was delicious and everyone involved was invested in it. We can’t wait to have Roots to Food back again next year!

I am forwarding a copy of our newsletter last week which contains some of the many wonderful comments made by our children about their Roots to Food workshops. They really are brilliant and Darren delivers such an energetic, passionate, educational day about cookery life skills we all need to learn and improve on. Many of our parents also commented on the sessions when they came for an Open Evening that day. It is such a joy to have him in school and see the delight on the children's faces!

This was an excellent experience for the children, truly. My class will be perfecting the claw and bridge for our cooking sessions in class this term and you've sparked their interest for sure! All the staff were so complimentary of your day, and I hope you return back to Friday Bridge in the future. You are just so jolly good at your job!!! I shall pass on the recipes and thanks again Best wishes, Charlotte

Thank you so very much, Darren for a wonderful day. The children and teachers absolutely loved it and one teacher, who had not experienced your workshops before, has given you a raving review and said it was the best workshop her children had ever had. (I think you top the charts; even better than any celebrity chef).

The children loved their session with you and went home buzzing so thank you so much. You have certainly mastered your profession! I will pass your details onto my fellow head teachers and encourage them to book you.