Templates and Resources

You may find some of these templates and resources useful. Please feel free to download.

Community Kitchens Manual – This comprehensive manual provides all the information, resources and templates required to start up a Community Kitchen.
Community Kitchen Quick Guide – This brief 2 pager outlines how to set up a Community Kitchen.

Setting Up A New Community Kitchen Checklist – this checklist will guide you through the steps for starting up a new Community Kitchen.
Kitchen Assessment Checklist – assess whether a kitchen you have in mind for a Community Kitchen is suitable.
Common Kitchen Equipment List– this list provides a list of kitchen equipment commonly used by Community Kitchens.
Common Pantry Staples List – this list provides a list of foods commonly found in Community Kitchen pantries.
Group Leader Position Description – this template outlines the roles and responsibilities of a group leader and can be used when recruiting.
Group Leader- Train the Trainer Model– a concept developed by St Helens Neighborhood House Community Kitchen which helps the group become more sustainable.
Community Kitchens Promotional Brochure – this brochure can be used to advertise a Community Kitchen. Simply add the Community Kitchens details to the back of the brochure.
Community Kitchen Logo – feel free to use the logo on promotional materials or resources you develop.

Participant Registration Form – collect important details from participants when they first attend your Community Kitchen.
Attendance Record Template – record who attends your Community Kitchen.
Meal Plan Template – plan what recipes will be cooked and when.
Shopping List Template – identify what ingredients will be needed to cook planned recipes.
Money Record Template – keep track of money in and money out of the Kitchen.
Certificate of Participation – certificates of participation that can be given to participants.
Evaluation Group Leader Survey Template – check that the Community Kitchen is on track by completing this survey after each session.
Evaluation Participant Survey Template – check that the Community Kitchen is on track by completing this survey with participants every now and again.

Introductory Power Point Presentation Template – power point that can be used by Community Kitchen Coordinators or organisations interested in setting up one or more Community Kitchens.
Small Group Discussion Activity – start brainstorming who a new Community Kitchen is being run for, when it will run, and what resources will be needed.
Forum Evaluation Template – this template can help to evaluate your forum.
Expression of Interest Form – identify if any forum participants would like to be involved in Community Kitchens.