“Getting Ready for University” Course

Monday 18th August – Friday, 22nd August 2025

9.45am – 4.00pm

This five day course is designed for students who are about to go to college or university or who are leaving halls of residence to fend for themselves. They will learn basic cookery to help them survive healthily through their time away. We will cover basic cooking techniques, how to choose ingredients, how to use leftovers, how to budget and manage money. They will leave with an apron, a folder of simple, affordable but nutritious recipes and an enthusiasm for cooking.

They will cook both individually and in pairs and will be shown how to plan and cook meals which will not break their budget. We will show the students how to make the most of cheaper cuts of meat and how to make nutritious, delicious and filling meals which will not take hours to prepare. They will cook their own lunches and will have prepared dishes to take away with them at the end of every day.

Dietary Requirements and Allergies

• Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies or special accommodations required at the time of booking. We will be as flexible as possible, when we can, so as to be inclusive to all students but we may not be able to substitute ingredients in the recipes.
• We do everything we can to reduce the risk of cross contamination, however we cannot guarantee a completely allergen free environment and therefore our kitchens may be unsuitable for students with severe or life-threatening allergies.

Please view the Short Course Terms and Conditions.