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Josh Eggleton appointed Square Food Foundation’s first patron
Chef and restaurateur Josh Eggleton has been appointed patron of food education charity Square Food Foundation.
He is the first person to take on the role and will help with the organisation’s mission of making cooking from scratch accessible for everyone.
Based in Knowle West, Square Food Foundation runs free and subsidised cookery classes, a recipe kit programme and partnerships with local schools.
It focuses particularly on groups such as low-income families, unemployed young adults and people at risk of social isolation or loneliness.
Square Food Foundation runs free and subsidised cooking classes – photo: Square Food Foundation
Managing director Eloise Morton said: “This appointment is a culmination of many years working together and marks a huge milestone in Square Food Foundation’s history.
“I can’t think of anyone better to help us amplify our voice with the shared knowledge that cooking can change lives.”
Eggleton has a strong reputation in the hospitality industry, and is behind a number of restaurants and other businesses including the Pony Chew Valley, the Kensington Arms, Root and Salt & Malt.
In 2021, he was awarded an MBE for services to the community during the pandemic after he helped provide meals to Bristol’s homeless population.
Eggleton also oversees The Pony CIC, which runs events such as experience days for local schools.
“Square Food Foundation truly reflects the power of food to bring people together,” Eggleton said.
“Teaching people to cook healthy food from scratch not only improves health but also builds confidence and develops valuable skills that can open doors to future opportunities and careers within the industry.
“It’s a real honour and a pleasure to take this on, and to continue this amazing work for the benefit of the wider community.”
Joining Eggleton as founder patron will be Barny Haughton, the chef and food educator who started the organisation in 2011 and is now stepping away from day-to-day involvement.
Main photo: Martin Booth
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