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Book a Discovery Event (copy)

Book a Discovery Event (copy)

Explore running Cook Stars in your area

Either:

1. Choose a quick 15‑minute call

2. Join our Online Discovery Event

Both in place to help you learn about costs, territory options, and how we support your launch and throughout the lifetime of your Cook Stars journey.

An individual class is perfect if you want tailored advice for your town/postcode and timeline.

We’ll cover costs, support, and training dates - and can soft‑reserve your preferred area while you review the figures.

Arrange a call with our Franchise Recruitment Consultant Siobhan.

Learn more about our franchise opportunities and ask any questions you may have.

Select a convenient time (below) and we'll send you a Zoom link.

We look forward to speaking to you!

45–60 minutes covering costs, support, territory model, and Q&A.

Presented by Cook Stars founder.

You’ll receive a digital highlight pack after registering.

Book a Discovery Event (copy)
Book a Discovery Event (copy)

What you’ll learn

Investment, what you get and typical setup costs
How we build a '20,000 children' territory around your home postcode
Training dates and your first launch plan Marketing support and how we help you get your first customers, schools and community partners
Real franchisee stories and results

**Amazing set up, support and training.** Amazing couple of days training. Really feel part of a team and supported in starting up and making my business a success. Thank you and looking forward to the enthusiastic, helpful and fun support.

Val Frenett, Cook Stars Mid Wales

**From the initial chats, joining, training and set up the head office team are amazing.** So supportive and encouraging all the way, they always have time for you, with every question or task. They take time to explain things fully, talk through a problem or help with forward planning. Huge thank you shout out to Cathy, Faye, Siobhan, Kate, Louise and the rest of the team

Dawn Watson, Cook Stars Cardiff East

**I've been with Cook Stars for just over a year now. The support and guidance is still at the same level as when I was new!** Faye, Cathy & all the team always have time for a chat - whether its something specific you need help with or just a general chat about your business. We've recently had our annual conference (my 1st one) where so many suggestions & ideas were taken on board, new exciting things happening too. They never…

Tanya London, Cook Stars Newmarket to Haverhill

**Every part of the journey has been met with friendly and helpful staff at head office who go above and beyond being supportive every step of the way.** I couldn't be more thankful that I found Cook Stars at a time when I was looking to change careers and find something I was passionate about again. From the onboarding, training days, setting up the business and delivering those nervous first classes I couldn't have asked for a more supportive team. They…

Samantha Starkie, Cook Stars Tri County South West

**The team have been great** From my first enquiry, right through to training, the team have been great. Training was informal but informative and I can’t wait to start running classes.

Emma Wildman, Cook Stars Sheffield North East

Here are some common questions people ask at this stage:

If you have any other questions at all, please let us know.

Do I need teaching or chef experience

No. Many franchisees are from early years, education, healthcare, admin or are parents seeking flexible hours. Full training provided.

How do territories work?

We map around ~20,000 children. Urban areas are tighter; rural areas combine adjacent towns. We’ll show options for your town/postcode.

How soon could I start?

How soon could I start?

What if my area is taken?

We’ll suggest strong nearby alternatives and can soft‑reserve while you review.

In‑person Discovery Day (Cardiff)

Invitation-only after a 15 minute call or Online Discovery Day.
Meet some of the team, see a class in action, and review your local territory plan and visit Head Office where you'll be doing the training.

We’ll offer dates once we’ve discussed your town/postcode.