COOKERY COURSE GIFT VOUCHERS: THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FOOD LOVERS
GIFT VOUCHERS are available on any of our courses, from just £10 and upwards, towards a specific course, or as an open voucher for the recipient to choose their own course. To buy a gift voucher, simply call us on 01483 726957 or send us an email.
PRIVATE COOKERY COURSES, CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND CORPORATE EVENTS
We are able to accommodate private group bookings and can design a bespoke course around your needs and budget. Please visit our Private/Corporate Events page to see examples of what we can offer. If you do not see anything which suits you, please contact us directly as we may be able to accommodate more specific requests.
All our Lifestyle Cookery Courses are taught by the same team of qualified chef tutors who teach our professional Cordon Bleu Diploma students. Our cookery classes are suitable for a wide range of abilities and ages, are taught in small groups and range from evening demonstrations (from just £10) to our 1 to 4 week 'Beginners' and 'Essential Skills' courses and 10 week Cordon Bleu Certificate course.
FAQ's on our Lifestyle Cooking Courses
We have a wide range of inspirational short courses, including:
1 and 2 day Courses
- Learn new skills in a hands-on environment
- Courses covering a wide range of different subjects
- Opportunity to build a portfolio of culinary skills
- Take home delicious food, created by you, for family and friends
Evening Courses
- 'Wednesday Workshops': Run over a series of consecutive weeks covering specific subjects and skills
- 'Thursday Supper Clubs': Learn new skills and get inspired, coving a different 2 course meal each week over consecutive Thursdays.
- 'Techniques Under the Microscope': Examine a range of intricate cookery techniques in detail!
- 'Create a Cake': Learn the intricate art of sugarcraft!
- 'Demonstration Evenings': A short demonstration in our state of the art new theatre kitchen. Sit back and watch the pro's in action!
Beginners courses (1 and 2 weeks)
- An introduction to good food and healthy eating
- Popular with those wanting to take their home cooking to the next level
- Cover a range of key skills taken from our longer 4 week Essential Skills course
- Learn a range of life skills
4 week Essential Skills Course
- Excellent for anyone wanting to learn essential cookery skills
- Perfect for inexperienced cooks who want to improve their skills
- Demonstrations and practical classes
- Build confidence in the kitchen
- Improve organisational skills, multi-tasking, think on your feet and wow your guests with your culinary prowess!
- CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
Cordon Bleu Certificate (1 term)
- Level 2 Award in Culinary Skills qualification
- Internationally recognised qualification
- Learn a complete range of foundation skills across every area of cookery
- Demonstrations, theory and practical classes
- Full day wine course taught by Master of Wine John Downes
- CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
- Contemporary and traditional recipes
- Can form the foundations for a career in food
- Qualifies those with no previous experience to take our Intensive Cordon Bleu Diploma
- Continuous assessment, practical and theory exams
Are there any restrictions?
There are no age limits on our courses. However, in order to safely cook in our kitchens, we do have a minimum height requirement of 4ft 6" (137cm).
What is included in the fee?
All ingredients, professional tuition and equipment is provided, including knives, recipes and apron. Prior to the course start date we will send you 'joining instructions' which detail anything specific you need to bring,