About Us
YouWant2Cook.com was founded by Louise Griffin who has a wealth of experience spanning cooking, nutrition and teaching.
Louise has a background of more than 15 years working in primary schools, has run successful after-school
cookery clubs and private cooking courses, and has numerous nutrition and teaching qualifications.
Louise Says
"I love teaching people to cook good food and in particular making food safety fun for children.
I think the children enjoy it so much because their creative effort is instantly rewarded. "
"The key themes in my teaching input are encouraging children to try a wide range of food,
selecting healthy ingredients, tasting as they cook, and making cooking safe, informative and most importantly, fun."
Experience
Long history of employment in primary schools as a Healthy Schools Coordinator:
Achieved national Healthy Schools status - twice
Built relationships with external agencies to enhance Healthy Schools status, eg. fitness and dance instruction
Implemented and ran successful after-school cookery clubs
Food safety trainer for school workers and other personnel
Employed as a learning mentor.
Safety
For your peace of mind, Louise Griffin holds:
An enhanced CRB check
Public liability insurance
Qualifications
Degree in Food, Nutrition and Consumer Protection
-Royal Institute of Public Health
Advanced Food Safety Certificate
-Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Preparing To Teach In The Lifelong Learning Sector
Professional Trainer's Certificate
-City & Guilds
Clients
Louise has worked with schools, businesses, and the media, as well as with a host of private individuals including:
Media, including TV and Radio:
HTV Britain On The Move
Radio Bristol's Fat Nation
Schools:
Teyfant Community School, Bristol
Headley Park Primary School, Bristol
New Oak Primary School, Bristol
Corporate [training tutors and staff in food safety]:
Bristol Council (Learning Communities Team), Bristol
Premier Food Stores, Bristol
Bright Horizons Nurseries, Bath & Cardiff