Training programme Blue Marble Trust was set up by Shoreditch Trust to manage the traineeships of aspiring eco-chefs and front of house management at Acorn House Restaurant and the Waterhouse Restaurant and Eco Conference Centre.

The Blue Marble Trust programme provides a ground breaking opportunity for trainees to work in the industry while being comprehensively trained in-house by experienced professionals. The training provided allows students to achieve an NVQ Level 2.

In addition to their schedule within the restaurant, trainees participate in a number of additional activities, from fieldtrips and specialist placements to focussed lectures and seminars, all designed to give them the broader awareness of what an eco-aware chef requires to lead a team.