"The event’s initiative inviting cooks and chefs to work with schools during the Fortnight has been expanded three-fold. Organisations representing over 9,000 chefs have volunteered to take part signifying the stirrings of a major mass movement. This means that British Food Fortnight has already over-taken France’s long-running Semaine du Gout which sends chefs into French schools every October to teach children about the delights of their national cuisine. Retailers, farmers and producers have also signed up to participate.
Schools are invited to enter the British Food Fortnight ‘Cook for Life’ Challenge, sponsored by Kenwood, which is looking for the schools that incorporate cookery in their curriculum activities in the most imaginative and innovative way. Prizes will be awarded to the best six schools in each region (Scotland, North West, North East, Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South West, South East, Wales and N.Ireland) with a special prize for the overall national winner. Regional prizes include aprons, a bakeware selection, digital scales, spatulas and a smoothie maker to make healthy drinks all year round. The national winner will also receive a top of the range Kenwood Chef for pupils to create even greater masterpieces. Entry form and details of how to take part are on www.britishfoodfortnight.co.uk"