STUDENT
COOKING
The secret ingredient to a better student experience
Student mental wellbeing and diet is one of the biggest challenges facing universities today.
To tackle this, CampusLife has partnered with TUCO and Lifetime to bring STUDENT COOKING back to campuses across the UK.
STUDENT COOKING is the very initiative that started CampusLife back in 2007, and we are incredibly excited to partner with TUCO and Lifetime to bring this programme back.
Why it works
Build confidence for new residents with simple, affordable techniques for shared living
We reflect student specific needs, local ingredients and wellbeing goals
Videos drive action, providing practical life skills and community building practices
The always on digital hub
Your national library of food culture on campus.
STUDENT COOKING is a dynamic, national programme providing TUCO members with ready-to-use digital content. We provide the videos, campaigns and assets you need to inspire students to get cooking in the kitchen.
It’s high-quality, ready-made content that you can easily share through your own communication channels to drive loyalty and value.
Cooking on campus
We are transforming university halls into interactive cooking spaces with our STUDENT COOKING ‘Masterclass’ series, where expert chefs lead live, hands-on sessions.
By focusing on accessible, budget-friendly recipes using local ingredients, we are empowering students with essential independent living skills and fostering genuine peer-to-peer connection.
This mission is more critical than ever for students today as food sits at the heart of community building on campus.
Join the student cooking revolution
You can also email us directly at hello@campuslife.co.uk
Bring STUDENT COOKING to your campus today.
Content that
drives engagement
We don’t just film recipes, we build a complete digital toolkit for your university.
Bite-Sized Socials: 60–90 second TikTok and Instagram-ready recipe clips designed for Gen Z scrolling habits.
Authentic Vox-Pops: Real interviews with chefs, students and catering staff to humanise catering on campus.
Full Asset Packs: Ready-to-use written recipes, ingredient lists and social captions, all with professional graphics.
Integrated life skills
A Mobile-First Platform: Powered by Browzer Engage, articles, recipes and safety tips delivered in bite-sized, interactive formats.
Practical ‘How To’ Content: The tips, hacks and safety info students actually need, our content turns scrolling into cooking.
Just-in-Time Learning: Students access the exact info they need, whether it's a recipe for brain food at exam time or a ‘how to clean the oven’ guide, right when they need it.
A well-oiled machine
Expertise in Every Byte: We know what speaks to students. Our mobile-first content turns scrolling into skilling through high-quality, relatable video.
An Extension of Your Team: We provide the ready-made campaigns. Simply download, brand and share across your social channels.
Measurable Digital Impact: By tracking engagement we know exactly which content is trending and to stay on top of student culture.
The power of the partnership
We’ve partnered with TUCO and Lifetime to ensure our content is engaging and expert-led.
This collaboration combines CampusLife’s student-first creative with the UK’s leading professional catering and training standards.
We are the leading professional body for university caterers, driving excellence in procurement and quality standards. We work across the public sector to ensure campus dining is high-quality, cost-effective and professionally managed.
We are the UK’s top provider of hospitality training, delivering over half of the country’s apprenticeships. Through ‘The Academy’ our expert chefs provide inclusive, modern culinary education tailored for 16-25-year-olds.
Since 2007, we have been the leading agency for UK universities seeking to elevate the student experience. We co-create digital content with students to deliver engaging campaigns focused on wellbeing and residence life.
Success Stories
Want to find out more?
Register your interest to find out how STUDENT COOKING can be part of your student experience