Foundation Cookery

Love food but need help with cooking - or unsure of your skills? Want to be the next Gordon Ramsay but don't know your lemon grass from your elbow? We know there are thousands of food lovers out there who are desperate to get cooking for themselves but don't know where to start to improve basic skills

Our five day Foundation Cookery course is ideal for those with little cooking experience wishing to gain more experience in the kitchen. We will build your confidence to become a competent cook, starting with the basics and moving on to more complex areas.

Day 1

• Garden Salads
• Basic Stocks
• Knife Skills
• Basic Soups
• Fruit Desserts

Day 2

• Omelettes
• Basic pasta dish
• Lamb stews
• Cold desserts
• Basic vegetables and potato garnishes

Day 3

• Quiches
• Rice dishes
• Biscuits and scones

Day 4

• Stir-fries
• Roux based sauce
• Traditional roasts
• Pastry Work

Day 5

• Basic fish dishes
• Egg desserts
• Fish cakes

• Chicken, Mushroom & Bacon Pie
• Lamb Stew with Dumplings
• Roast Beef & Yorkshire Puddings
• Tomato & Basil Soup
• Omelettes
• Spiced Pork Meatball Ragout
• Bread & Butter Pudding