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4.8
3 reviews
  • My boy Christopher finished the Off to Uni Course. He totally adored it and it is astounding exactly the amount he learned.
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  • My boy attended the Off to Uni course last week. What a success! I have never seen Ben so excited and enthused about 5 days! He even enjoyed the cake baking on Day 1 which he had reservations about. He learnt so much and simply had so much fun clearly all thanks to Richard and Diana who he could not stop talking about and obviously you who manages the whole thing. It was such a success he only wishes he had been doing 2 weeks. That says it all. A huge thank you to you all from a thrilled son and appreciative mother.
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  • Really great evening Diana gave us a fantastic demonstration which made cooking look incredibly easy and even inspired a total novice to have a go. She and her son, then got us working which was a great way to learn new skills and we even managed to cook something, certainly the best meal "I’ve ever cooked” which was then enjoyed by all.
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Course

In Putney

£ 690 VAT inc.

Extensive Cookery Course for cooking at uni!

  • Type

    Intensive workshop

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Putney

  • Class hours

    8h

  • Duration

    5 Days

Off to Uni is intended to teach the most basic cooking techniques to inexperienced university students who are going to live on their own. By attending five classes in one week, you will be able to feel confident in a kitchen.

You will be the main character of this course because you can only learn by cooking and practising. Through your own experience and the avenue's guidance, your cooking techniques will grow and you will be able to start an independent and healthy life.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Putney (London)
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Mission Hall, Walkers Place, SW15 1PP

Start date

On request

About this course

To teach you the basics of cookery to prep you for cooking independently away from home for university!

Off to Uni is the perfect course for those who are going to university and will be living away from their parents.

We welcome all cooking ages and abilities!

We are a family-run cookery school, with an emphasis on creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere around cooking. Our aim is to help you understand food, to move away from the cook book, so you can move away from the recipe book and cook independently at university!

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Reviews

4.8
excellent
  • My boy Christopher finished the Off to Uni Course. He totally adored it and it is astounding exactly the amount he learned.
    |
  • My boy attended the Off to Uni course last week. What a success! I have never seen Ben so excited and enthused about 5 days! He even enjoyed the cake baking on Day 1 which he had reservations about. He learnt so much and simply had so much fun clearly all thanks to Richard and Diana who he could not stop talking about and obviously you who manages the whole thing. It was such a success he only wishes he had been doing 2 weeks. That says it all. A huge thank you to you all from a thrilled son and appreciative mother.
    |
  • Really great evening Diana gave us a fantastic demonstration which made cooking look incredibly easy and even inspired a total novice to have a go. She and her son, then got us working which was a great way to learn new skills and we even managed to cook something, certainly the best meal "I’ve ever cooked” which was then enjoyed by all.
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4.8
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Former student .

4.5
16/12/2016
What I would highlight: My boy Christopher finished the Off to Uni Course. He totally adored it and it is astounding exactly the amount he learned.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Fiona

5.0
20/09/2016
What I would highlight: My boy attended the Off to Uni course last week. What a success! I have never seen Ben so excited and enthused about 5 days! He even enjoyed the cake baking on Day 1 which he had reservations about. He learnt so much and simply had so much fun clearly all thanks to Richard and Diana who he could not stop talking about and obviously you who manages the whole thing. It was such a success he only wishes he had been doing 2 weeks. That says it all. A huge thank you to you all from a thrilled son and appreciative mother.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Robin Shuker

5.0
10/05/2016
What I would highlight: Really great evening Diana gave us a fantastic demonstration which made cooking look incredibly easy and even inspired a total novice to have a go. She and her son, then got us working which was a great way to learn new skills and we even managed to cook something, certainly the best meal "I’ve ever cooked” which was then enjoyed by all.
What could be improved: Nothing bad.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2017

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Cooking
  • Basic cooking
  • Basic cooking techniques
  • Student recipes
  • Kitchen basics
  • Kitchen Skills
  • Kitchen Tools
  • Cooking utensils
  • Pastry making
  • Cooking with leftovers
  • Menu planning
  • Kitchen hygiene

Teachers and trainers (2)

Diana  Horsford

Diana Horsford

Owner & Teacher

Diana is a dynamic and innovative teacher who brings an imaginative spark to the art of cookery. Starting off as a chalet chef, Diana climbed the rungs to founding her own specialist food ventures. She infamously taught at The Grange Cookery School for seven years before The Avenue. As the absolute driving force of the kitchen, this Mother Duck engages and educates her students with undying character and warmth. With a knack for trailblazing twists on classical dishes, Diana simply loves food and is identified for her delectable culinary creations that will amuse and delight your palette

Richard Horsford

Richard Horsford

Owner & Teacher

Richard is Diana’s son, making The Avenue very much a family affair. His previous experience has included Chalet Hosting, prestigious Corporate Events and working as a chef in the South of France. Richard is a self-confessed Foodie, with an interest in modern cooking techniques. His flair for experimental cookery will certainly broaden your culinary horizons. Working extremely hard to share his enthusiasm with the students and push out the traditional boundaries, he is the youth and energy in the Kitchen.

Course programme

Our Off To Uni Course is an extensive one-week course which teaches the foundations of cookery specially for university students, so they can learn this invalubable life skill and be independent cooks in the kitchen!

The hands-on course has been designed for beginners, and will guide you through traditional recipes and techniques. We emphasise cooking on a budget for this class, so you can budget less of that student loan on food, and more of the fun parts!

On Thurday, there is even the oppurtunity to invite your friends and family to the kitchen for the now infamous Avenue party, so you can show-off your new cookery and hosting skills!

What We Offer

  • The Avenue Cookbook
  • The Avenue apron
  • The Avenue One Week Cooking Course Certificate

Skills Acquired

  • Excellent cooking skills
  • Cooking with leftovers
  • Kitchen hygiene
  • First Aid

Sample Menu
Victoria Sponge Cake
Diana’s Bread
Chicken Pie
Julienne of Leeks and Carrots
Chocolate and Strawberry Roulade with a Chocolate Sauce
Homemade Lemonade

Off to Uni

£ 690 VAT inc.