Explore Running Cook Stars In Your Area
To get started, either:
1. Choose a quick 20‑minute call
2. Join our Online Discovery Event
Both options are in place to help you learn about costs / income potential, territory options, and how we'll support your launch as well as throughout the lifetime of your Cook Stars journey.
OPTION 1
Arrange a call with our Consultant Siobhan.
An individual Zoom call is perfect if you want tailored advice for your circumstances and timeline. During the call we’ll cover costs, support, and training dates and help you understand the opportunity and how it can work for you.
OPTION 2
Attend a live Online Discovery Event.
During this 60 minute presentation you'll learn about costs and potential income, all the help and support you get, how the territory model works followed by a Q&A.
You are very welcome to book an individual call too if you'd like to discuss your personal circumstances.
What you’ll learn during these Discovery Events
The investment, what you get and typical setup costs.
How we build a '20,000 children' territory around your home postcode.
Your initial launch plan and what we do to help you.
Marketing support and how we help you get your first customers, schools and community partners.
Real franchisee stories and results.
What Happens Next?
Once you’ve attended your individual call or Online Discovery Event, you’ll receive our full information pack in the post.
Inside your Cook Stars information pack, you’ll find seven brochures, each designed to answer your questions and guide you through every aspect of joining our franchise. From our story and values, to what you can earn, support you’ll receive, and detailed FAQs, these brochures give you a complete picture of what it’s like to become part of the Cook Stars family.
Whether you’re curious about all the sessions we offer, wondering what makes a great franchisee, or just want to know more about how it could work for you, everything you need is right here at your fingertips.
Book an Individual Call or an Online Discovery Event above to receive your copy.
*I recently attended the Cook Stars franchisee training on the 9th and 10th of March, and it was absolutely outstanding.* The entire experience was incredibly well‑structured, engaging, and full of practical knowledge that left me feeling confident and excited about the journey ahead. The trainers were warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about helping every franchisee succeed. They created a supportive environment where questions were encouraged, ideas were welcomed, and everyone felt included. The sessions were a perfect blend of hands‑on…
Edward Goodwin, Cook Stars Somerset North West
*The whole process becoming a franchisee was easy as I had loads of support from various people at head office* ...they mapped out the steps that I needed to complete and were free to call if i had any questions or concerns. When I finally signed up I completed the training days and Faye was lovely, she walked through everything we needed to know of running a business, i’m so excited to start this new adventure of mine. Im not worried…
Hannah Wright, Cook Stars Nuneaton to Bedworth
*I love the weekly newsletters being organised for me, I know my customers love them as well.* The children whose parents receive the newsletters love coming to class knowing what they are making and often love sharing the recipe with their friends whose parents are not on the mailing list, it makes it more exciting for them to turn up to class ready to tell me what the recipe of the week is !!! I also have customers on the…
Joanne Poupart, Cook Stars Mid Hants
*Siobhan has been so supportive, cool calm and collected.* Really appreciated the recruitment experience being an opportunity to ask questions in a low pressure way- a very human approach! Training with Faye was also nice and calm. There is so much information to take in and lots to get started with, but Faye’s supportive approach has made everything feel doable step by step! There’s also so many tools and resources to use to help plan and get started in the…
Francesca Sykes, Cook Stars Chester
*Just to give a big shout out to the amazing DFY team at Cook Stars Head Office.* It’s so reassuring that the DFY team have me covered with their regular and consistent posting on social media. This gives me the time to focus on planning and running my classes. My newsletter falls weekly to my customers with minimum effort from me, as the DFY team work their magic in the background. I couldn’t run without the amazing support from Kate…
Dawn Watson, Cook Stars Cardiff East
In Person Discovery Event
This is an invitation only event, available after you’ve learnt more during your 20 minute individual call.
You’ll have the chance to meet some of the Cook Stars team, see a live regular weekly class in action and visit our Head Office (this is where you’ll complete your training when you join us).
Alternatively, if you’d prefer, you can choose toobserve a regular live class run by one of our team members / franchisees in an area near you. We have a team of Cook Stars Ambassadors across the UK and would be happy to arrange a visit. Please contact us to discuss your preferred location.
Here are some common questions people ask at this stage:
If you have any other questions at all, please let us know.
Am I committing to anything by booking a call or joining an online Discovery Event?
No, you’re not committing to anything.
These are simply opportunities for you to learn more about Cook Stars, ask questions, and explore whether our franchise is the right fit for you. There’s absolutely no obligation or pressure - just a chance to get the information you need and see if it feels like the right opportunity.
We’re here to support you and help you make the best decision for your future.
Do I need teaching or chef experience?
No - no formal experience is required. Our team are from a variety of backgrounds e.g. early years, education, healthcare, admin, management or are parents seeking flexible hours. Full training is provided.
How do territories work?
We use your postcode preferences to map a territory that includes around 20,000 children.
Depending on whether you’re in a densely populated or rural area, your territory may span several different geographical areas / postcodes to ensure the right population size.
As a franchisee, you’ll have exclusive rights to run Cook Stars services within your assigned territory.
How soon could I start?
We offer monthly training sessions, and you can start your Cook Stars journey as soon as you’ve completed your training. After the training, you’ll have all your kit, equipment, systems, and knowledge needed to get started.
Some franchisees choose to launch at the start of a new term or half term, while others begin by running our workshops during school holidays - the choice is yours. We’ll help you select the most suitable training date based on when you’d like to start.
How will I know if my area is available?
When you book an individual call or register for an online Discovery Event, we’ll check the postcode or address you provide to see if your preferred area is available. If the area is unoccupied, we can move forward with your application.
If you’re not ready to start straight away, you have the option to reserve your area for up to six months with a deposit. As we’re growing rapidly, it’s a good idea to check your area availability with us as soon as possible.
