[Update May 14, 2020]
Food sharing must be done in compliance with our rules for safe sharing, so please take a moment to read our FAQs.
[Update May 14, 2020]
Food sharing must be done in compliance with our rules for safe sharing, so please take a moment to read our FAQs.
Our frontline health & care workers are true heroes in the fight against coronavirus. Show your support for their tireless hard work by preparing/sharing a meal. ❤️
Scroll down to see recipes from over 15 top chefs who got involved with #Cook4Carers. ⤵️
Get started in a few easy steps
These are strange times for all of us, but you can play a simple & essential part in helping feed people in your local community.
Here’s how you can get involved with our #Cook4Carers campaign.
How to give food
1. Create a pre-listing asking OLIOers to RSVP so you know how much to cook
(here’s an example of a pre-listing)
2. Share on OLIO for local carers to pick up
3. Arrange for pick up
How to collect food
1. Download OLIO and browse listings
2. Request listing & arrange a pick up with your neighbour
3. Pick up the food
Get started in a few easy steps
These are strange times for all of us, but you can play a simple & essential part in helping feed people in your local community. Here’s how you can get involved with our #Cook4Carers campaign.
How to collect food
1. Download OLIO and browse listings
Get OLIO for free on App Store or Google Play
2. Request listing & arrange a pick up with your neighbour
3. Pick up the food
How to give food
1. Create a pre-listing asking OLIOers to RSVP so you know how much to cook
(here’s an example of a pre-listing)
2. Share on OLIO for local carers to pick up
3. Arrange for pick up
These chefs joined #Cook4Carers
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Chef, Writer, Broadcaster
Recipe: Lentils, spinach & potato curry ?
“We must do all that we can to support our heroic NHS workers – everyone from doctors, nurses and cleaners. Donating a nourishing meal in OLIO’s #Cook4Carers campaign is an easy way you can make a difference and keep our heroes fed.”
James Martin
Chef, TV presenter
Recipe: Chicken and chorizo broth ?
“NHS workers are saving the world right now and we should all show our support for this amazing work. That’s why I’m sharing a recipe and encouraging the nation to #Cook4Carers.”
Alice Waters
Chef, Restaurateur
Recipes: Carrot Soup ?; Italian White Bean Soup ?; Chicken Noodle Soup ?; Kale Crostini ?
“A nutritious & wholesome meal is one way we can fuel and thank our essential care workers all over the world. That’s why I am supporting #Cook4Carers.”
Melissa Hemsley
Chef, Cookbook Author
Recipe: Store Cupboard Kale Bean Soup ?
“Go Team OLIO and all its supporters. Good food should be available to everyone during this tough time, especially our incredible front line NHS staff. Made with love, shared with love.”
Bettina Campolucci Bordi
Founder of Bettina’s Kitchen
Recipe: Pancake ?
“Share food, love & solidarity to our key workers. We to do this more than ever.”
Matt Burgess
Chef
Recipe: Buckwheat soba ?
“During this time of uncertainty, keeping our NHS workers healthy and fed is imperative. It’s hugely important to me that #Cook4Carers will help ensure that our heroes on the frontline don’t go hungry during this unprecedented time.”
Thomasina Miers
Chef, Owner of Wahaca
Recipe: Spanakopita or spinach and feta pie ?
“Keeping healthy and well and eating great food will help provide energy & comfort to our incredible NHS staff. Join the OLIO #Cook4Carers challenge!”
Skye Gyngell
Chef, food editor for Vogue
Recipe: Chickpeas and bucatini with spinach and rosemary ?
“Access to delicious, nutrient dense food is so important for every human being but especially for NHS staff – good food is the best medicine of all!”
Sarah Ann Macklin
Nutritionist
Recipe: Green pea soup ?
“Community is more important than ever before. We have seen people unite together and support their community in many ways during times of crisis, and keeping our key care workers fed is one way we can do this. If you’re cooking, why not share an extra portion to our cherished life-savers?”
Kripa Dewani
Recipe & Content Creator for food brands
Recipe: Kale & spinach pancakes ?
“It is more important than ever to nourish our bodies and keep them strong and healthy. With what the world is facing, it’s causes like #Cook4Carers that can ensure our NHS heroes are being fed & supported!”
Chantelle Nicholson
Chef
Recipe: Spring pasta salad ?
“If we all come together as a community, and embrace cooking for carers, we can support those who are supporting us in this difficult time.”
Asma Khan
Chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author
Recipe: Simple rice & peas ?
“If you want to show your appreciation for our wonderful and brave NHS workers, share a spare meal today, to keep them going! I know I will!”
Jonathan Phang
Food writer and chef
Recipe: Macaroni & cheese pie ?
“In these difficult times we all need to do our bit and support one another, especially our NHS staff. #Cook4Carers is a great way for everybody to get involved & express their support for these heroes.”
Michael Caines
Chef
Recipe: Curried Carrot Soup ?
“Despite these difficult times, it is important to bring people together in the great spirit of community to support our key NHS workers! #Cook4Carers is a fantastic initiative in these uncertain times.”
Photo credit: Matt Round Photography
Martin Allen Morales
CEO and founder of Ceviche Family
Recipe: Carmela’s Chicken ?
“In the UK and all over the world, medical staff are saving lives and are critical in the fight against coronavirus. Cooking and sharing a meal with them is a small act of kindness we can all do to show our deepest appreciation. I urge you will all my heart to #Cook4Carers.”
Lauren Lovatt
Chef & Entrepreneur
Recipe: Chickpea ‘Tacos’ with Root vegetable hummus and greens ?
“At a time when we need to come together as a community, this is a fantastic way of making use of surplus food in a creative way and sharing it with those who truly deserve it! I’m so inspired to be part of the #Cook4Carers campaign and will look forward to sharing recipes through the month!”
Gemma Ogston
Chef
Recipe: Gems comfort pie ?
“We all need to get behind our wonderful NHS staff! Let’s keep them fed and #Cook4Carers!”
Lindsay Kinder
Owner of Food La La
Recipe: Grilled PB&J ?
“I am incredibly proud of our care workers, who are currently putting their safety on the line, to save lives. One way to express my gratitude to these heroes is by safely sharing an extra meal through OLIO’s #Cook4Carers campaign. Get involved today!”
Alyssa Micucci
Head of Food, The Bear Kitchen
Recipe: Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese ?
“While words cannot fully express my gratitude to our NHS workers, I hope a delicious meal can! Let’s all #Cook4Carers!”
Kumud Gandhi
Food Scientist and Founder of The Cooking Academy
Recipe: Tomato and Olive Pasta Sauce with Hidden Veg ?
“Let’s unite and cook some delicious generosity for our heroic key workers.”
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Chef, Writer, Broadcaster
Recipe: Lentils, spinach & potato curry ?
“We must do all that we can to support our heroic NHS workers – everyone from doctors, nurses and cleaners. Donating a nourishing meal in OLIO’s #Cook4Carers campaign is an easy way you can make a difference and keep our heroes fed.”
James Martin
Chef, TV presenter
Recipe: Chicken and chorizo broth ?
“NHS workers are saving the world right now and we should all show our support for this amazing work. That’s why I’m sharing a recipe and encouraging the nation to #Cook4Carers.”
Alice Waters
Chef, Restaurateur
Recipes: Carrot Soup ?
“A nutritious & wholesome meal is one way we can fuel and thank our essential care workers all over the world. That’s why I am supporting #Cook4Carers.”
Melissa Hemsley
Chef, Cookbook Author
Recipe: Store Cupboard Kale Bean Soup ?
“Go Team OLIO and all its supporters. Good food should be available to everyone during this tough time, especially our incredible front line NHS staff. Made with love, shared with love.”
Bettina Campolucci Bordi
Founder of Bettina’s Kitchen
Recipe: Pancake ?
“Share food, love & solidarity to our key workers. We to do this more than ever.”
Matt Burgess
Chef
Recipe: Buckwheat soba ?
“During this time of uncertainty, keeping our NHS workers healthy and fed is imperative. It’s hugely important to me that #Cook4Carers will help ensure that our heroes on the frontline don’t go hungry during this unprecedented time.”
Thomasina Miers
Chef, Owner of Wahaca
Recipe: Spanakopita or spinach and feta pie ?
“Keeping healthy and well and eating great food will help provide energy & comfort to our incredible NHS staff. Join the OLIO #Cook4Carers challenge!”
Kripa Dewani
Recipe & Content Creator for food brands
Recipe: Kale & spinach pancakes ?
“It is more important than ever to nourish our bodies and keep them strong and healthy. With what the world is facing, it’s causes like #Cook4Carers that can ensure our NHS heroes are being fed & supported!”
Skye Gyngell
Chef, food editor for Vogue
Recipe: Chickpeas and bucatini with spinach and rosemary ?
“Access to delicious, nutrient dense food is so important for every human being but especially for NHS staff – good food is the best medicine of all!”
Sarah Ann Macklin
Nutritionist
Recipe: Green pea soup ?
“Community is more important than ever before. We have seen people unite together and support their community in many ways during times of crisis, and keeping our key care workers fed is one way we can do this. If you’re cooking, why not share an extra portion to our cherished life-savers?”
Asma Khan
Chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author
Recipe: Simple rice & peas ?
“If you want to show your appreciation for our wonderful and brave NHS workers, share a spare meal today, to keep them going! I know I will!”
Jonathan Phang
Food writer and chef
Recipe: Macaroni & cheese pie ?
“In these difficult times we all need to do our bit and support one another, especially our NHS staff. #Cook4Carers is a great way for everybody to get involved & express their support for these heroes.”
Chantelle Nicholson
Chef
Recipe: Spring pasta salad ?
“If we all come together as a community, and embrace cooking for carers, we can support those who are supporting us in this difficult time.”
Gemma Ogston
Chef
Recipe: Gems comfort pie ?
“We all need to get behind our wonderful NHS staff! Let’s keep them fed and #Cook4Carers!”
Photo credit: Matt Round Photography
Michael Caines
Chef
Recipe: Curried Carrot Soup ?
“Despite these difficult times, it is important to bring people together in the great spirit of community to support our key NHS workers! #Cook4Carers is a fantastic initiative in these uncertain times.”
Lindsay Kinder
Owner of Food La La
Recipe: Grilled PB&J ?
“I am incredibly proud of our care workers, who are currently putting their safety on the line, to save lives. One way to express my gratitude to these heroes is by safely sharing an extra meal through OLIO’s #Cook4Carers campaign. Get involved today!”
Martin Allen Morales
CEO and founder of Ceviche Family
Recipe: Carmela’s Chicken ?
“In the UK and all over the world, medical staff are saving lives and are critical in the fight against coronavirus. Cooking and sharing a meal with them is a small act of kindness we can all do to show our deepest appreciation. I urge you will all my heart to #Cook4Carers.”
Lauren Lovatt
Chef & Entrepreneur
Recipe: Chickpea ‘Tacos’ with Root vegetable hummus and greens ?
“At a time when we need to come together as a community, this is a fantastic way of making use of surplus food in a creative way and sharing it with those who truly deserve it! I’m so inspired to be part of the #Cook4Carers campaign and will look forward to sharing recipes through the month!”
Alyssa Micucci
Head of Food, The Bear Kitchen
Recipe: Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese ?
“While words cannot fully express my gratitude to our NHS workers, I hope a delicious meal can! Let’s all #Cook4Carers!”
Kumud Gandhi
Food Scientist and Founder of The Cooking Academy
Recipe: Tomato and Olive Pasta Sauce with Hidden Veg ?
“Let’s unite and cook some delicious generosity for our heroic key workers.”
Need inspiration?
These delicious meals were just shared on OLIO help feed carers & families
NHS staff, carers and key workers are risking their lives every day. Whilst the rest of us are in lockdown, a really easy way to do our bit is to offer a home cooked meal to a neighbouring carer. With all pickups being no-contact, #Cook4Carers is a safe and convenient way to make a difference and give a little bit of gratitude back.
– Tessa, OLIO’s Co-founder
