Chef on the Farm:
Information for your visit
The information on this page is for schools whose Chef on the Farm visit has been confirmed, or who need more details before committing to a date.
If you have a question about a visit that isn’t covered below, please contact us: adoptaschool@royalacademyofculinaryarts.org.uk.
To reach the Adopt a School Team urgently on the day of your visit, please call us or send a WhatsApp message: 07887 437 359
Travel arrangements
Please arrange your own transport to and from Plumpton College, specifying the AgriFood Centre entrance for drop-off and pick-up:
The address for coaches is AgriFood Centre, Wales Farm Lane, Lewes, BN7 3AE. Please note, this is not the main entrance to the college.
The nearest train stations are Plumpton, Lewes, and Wivelsfield.
Please arrive for a prompt 10.00 A.M. start. Your visit includes lunch and you’ll be ready to leave by 2.00 P.M.
Accompanying adults
Please arrange for four adults to join the visit on the day, including at least two qualified first aiders. This requirement ensures that all students have immediate access to a first aider, even while working in two separate groups.
Allergy information and photo permissions
Please complete the two forms below:
It’s important that we receive both forms as soon as possible after your visit has been confirmed.
If your students have already received classroom sessions this year, please note that there is additional information we need for your Chef on the Farm visit. We appreciate your assistance in following the links above to submit your students’ details again.
Risk assessment and safety resources
Please share the following documents with all adults planning and taking part in your visit:
Risk Assessment for Chef on the Farm visits, prepared by the Adopt a School Trust.
Safety Policy for Lamberts Farm (Plumpton College).
Code of Practice: Teacher's Guide published by Access to Farms.
An optional resource is our Knife Skills video, to refresh your students on the bridge and claw methods for cutting ingredients safely.
What to bring on the day of your visit
For each participating student, please bring:
a healthy snack (to be eaten on arrival at the college)
a bottle of water
outdoor clothing (for the farm tour) excluding wellies, which will be provided by the college
comfortable, closed-toe shoes (for the kitchen) e.g., no sandals
a change of socks.
For each accompanying adult:
We recommend that all adults arrive prepared to support both activities, i.e., the outdoor farm tours and the cooking sessions inside the kitchen. Therefore, please bring the same items as above. (All wellies are provided.)
Other essentials:
Please bring at least one first aid kit, ideally two (i.e., one for each first aider).
We also appreciate hard copies of contact details for your key adults (e.g., visit lead, first aiders).
Itinerary for your visit
10.00 – 10.15 A.M.
Your school arrives and the students split into two groups (15 mins).
10.15 – 11.45 A.M.
One group tours the farm while the other group cooks in the kitchen (90 mins).
11.45 A.M. – 1.15 P.M.
The groups switch activities, touring the farm and cooking in the kitchen as agreed (90 mins).
1.15 – 2.00 P.M.
The whole group gathers together to eat the two-course lunch the students have prepared (45 mins).
2.00 P.M.
Your school bids farewell to the farm and heads home.
Contact the Team
If you have a question about a Chef on the Farm visit that isn’t covered above, please contact us.
Email us: adoptaschool@royalacademyofculinaryarts.org.uk
Call us: 07887 437 359