How We Work With Prisons
From national policy to prison kitchens, our work spans every part of the prison food system. Every prison is different, which is why we tailor our support to the needs of each establishment. We work alongside prison catering teams, governors, education providers and partners to improve food through practical education, strategic consultancy and innovative programmes. Whether we're helping implement the Food in Prisons Policy Framework, developing healthier menus or creating opportunities for people in prison to learn, grow and gain employment, our work is designed to create lasting change.
We believe the best results come when prison staff and people in prison are empowered, not instructed. That's why we work collaboratively, sharing knowledge, building confidence and leaving prisons with the tools, skills and resources they need to continue improving long after we've gone.
What We Offer
Prison Food Education Programme
Our flagship Prison Food Education Programme places one of our experienced Food Educators alongside your catering team for six to twelve months, providing hands-on support, training and mentorship in the prison kitchen. Alongside practical coaching, prisons receive access to our digital learning platform, comprehensive recipe bank, menu development support and a structured programme of food forums, tastings and engagement activities.
Together, these elements help upskill catering teams, inspire innovation and support the implementation of the Food in Prisons Policy Framework, creating healthier food cultures that continue long after the programme has ended.
Growing & Sustainability
We believe prison land should be seen as an opportunity. We help prisons transform underused outdoor spaces into productive kitchen gardens that grow fresh, seasonal food for prison kitchens. Alongside practical food-growing education, our projects reconnect people with where food comes from while teaching valuable skills in growing, harvesting and sustainable food production.
Homegrown food can improve diets, reduce food waste and ease pressure on prison food budgets. Just as importantly, our programmes give people meaningful time out of their cells, the opportunity to connect with nature and a renewed sense of purpose. By making better use of prison land, we're helping create healthier, more sustainable prison food systems from the ground up.
Food Education
We deliver a wide range of practical food education programmes that use cooking, baking and food as tools for learning, wellbeing and rehabilitation. From family cooking sessions for mothers and babies to bakery education, cultural food programmes, cookery courses and hospitality training, our projects help people develop practical skills, build confidence and foster healthier relationships with food.
Every programme is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, confidence and transferable skills they need to lead healthier lives and, where possible, prepare for employment beyond prison.
“FBB’s expertise, support and creativity has allowed us to diversify and innovate our food, equip kitchen workers with additional skills and even upskill our workforce in our in-house bakery. They’ve worked collaboratively with us to make a real impact on the health, wellbeing and life chances of the men and we couldn’t recommend their services more.”
— Catering Manager, HMPPS