4.5 CHOOSING A SPACE

Having refined your vision and lined up funding streams the next challenge is to find a suitable space for a School of Food. Look for spaces that are / have:

Outdoor Access: Bordering or close to an outdoor space is ideal.

Air and Light: Natural ventilation and daylight, or the opportunity to achieve both, are vital.

Supplies: Bringing in new services can be done but is costly. Ideally you’ll have existing water and electricity supplies.

Accessibility: Is the space accessible to everyone? If not, can it be adapted?

Street frontage: Improve ease of access for visiting schools, after school clubs and the local community.

Structural work: Look for spaces that don’t require extensive structural alterations.