21st August 2025

Blackpool & The Fylde College creates Sustainable Chef Bootcamp

Written by: Edward Waddell
Blackpool & The Fylde College, in collaboration with Lancashire Skills Hub, has created the Sustainable Chef Skills Bootcamp - a ‘transformative’ six-week programme starting Wednesday 10th September, designed to equip chefs with the tools to lead on sustainability, innovation and wellbeing in professional kitchens.

The bootcamp, which has just 14 spaces is available to chefs across Lancashire. It blends hands-on kitchen training with expert-led sessions. Highlights include:

  • Turning Waste into Purpose: Adam Smith’s Sustainability Masterclass
  • Building Resilient Chefs: Mental Health Training with The Burnt Chef Project
  • Sustainability at the Highest Level: Behind the Scenes at Moor Hall

Smith will share his expertise in transforming surplus food into purposeful meals, offering chefs innovative strategies for waste minimisation, ethical sourcing, and cost-effective menu planning. The Burnt Chef Project workshop equips participants with practical tools to manage stress and build emotional resilience.

Participants will enjoy a visit to Moor Hall - one of the UK’s few Green Michelin Star restaurants. This includes a full front and back of house tour, offering a rare opportunity to see sustainability in action at the highest level of fine dining.

B&FC’s Level Six Restaurant will host a Charity Lunch on Thursday 16th October 2025 in support of Hospitality Action, showcasing the talents of Bootcamp participants. Guests will enjoy a curated menu reflecting the Bootcamp’s commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.