Courses for Adults

Cookery School: Developing Confidence in the Kitchen

Subject Area

Hospitality

Start Date

Variable

Study Mode

Part-time

Duration

5 Weeks

Level

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but students must have an interest and passion for cookery and want to learn more.

Over this 5-week course, our experienced Chef, Graham Fyfe, will teach students to prepare a range of nutritious, affordable, and most importantly delicious dishes.

With a variety of recipes, this 5-week course will expand your home cookery repertoire with budget friendly and incredibly tasty meals that anyone can make to liven up your mealtimes or impress friends and family. No prior cookery experience is needed to join this class, so if you’re in a mealtime rut, Graham is here to develop your confidence in the kitchen.

At the end of the session, you will take home what you have produced to enjoy.

Any dietary requirements, allergies or intolerances can be accommodated within the recipes. Please contact Graham directly at gfyfe@yorkcollege.ac.uk to discuss any specific requirements.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but students must have an interest and want to learn more.

Course units

Over this 5-week course you will develop your confidence in the kitchen by learning to prepare a range of nutritious, affordable, and most importantly delicious dishes.

Taking place in our professional standard training kitchens, our Chef will work with you to build your confidence and skills to prepare meals for you to enjoy and to share with your friends and family.

Assessments

There is no assessment for this course.

Course fees

There are no fees for this course.

Course progression

After this course you could undertake any of the other York College Cookery School classes for your enjoyment.

If you were interested in gaining a formal qualification in catering, our tutors would be able to advise on suitable routes that are available on a full or part time basis.

For further information on course options, visit the Hospitality & Tourism curriculum page.

Dates & course durations

This course will run again in 2025. Please check back for dates soon.

Study methods

This course is a practical, hands-on course and students will learn in a friendly and professional kitchen, under the guidance of expert chef, Graham Fyfe.

Facilities

Here at York College we have state-of-the-art training kitchens and a superb training restaurant, The Cookery.

Additional costs

There are no additional costs for this course.

Career progression

This course provides a great introduction to cookery and you may decide to pursue other courses either for pleasure or to enhance your employability/existing skills.

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