Collective Kitchens Manual

Collective kitchens are community-based cooking programs where small groups of people get together to cook. There are several terms for collective kitchens, including “community kitchens”, “cooking clubs” or “cooking circles”.

Collective kitchens can:

• help communities share knowledge, resources and food skills
• help participants:
  • feel more connected to others in their community
  • build self-confidence in group settings
  • build food skills
  • learn more about different types of foods, customs and culture. This can be very helpful for people who are new to Canada.

The Collective Kitchens Manual will help community groups start and maintain a collective kitchen.

Collective Kitchens Manual

• Table of Contents

Printable & Fillable Tools

• Budget Worksheet
• Participant Goal Setting Activity
• Payment Tracker
• Recipe Costing Worksheet
• Sample Cleaning Supplies List
• Sample Evaluation Form
• Sample Food Staple List
• Sample Kitchen Equipment List
• Shopping List
• Summary of Costs for Cooking Day