Student cookery courses in the UK
publication date: Aug 1, 2008
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author/source: Fiona Beckett
If you’re suddenly panicking about leaving home without any cooking skills here are some hands-on courses you might want to consider. Admittedly some of them are quite pricey but if you can twist someone's arm to send you on one (a bit of emotional blackmail along the lines of 'You don't want me to STARVE, do you?" may help) they may just give you the kick-start you need to get going.
With a couple of exceptions (Divertimenti and Leiths) I can’t vouch for them personally - I’ve just done a bit of research on the net on your behalf and quote what the sites say about the courses (with a couple of comments of my own). Contact the owners to find out more.
Cooking Mania, Edinburgh
www.cookingmania.co.uk
Beyond The Bean (nothing to do with us! FB) 4 day cooking courses for students from 2nd-5th, 9th-12th and 16th-19th September. £300 (with a 10% discount for accompanying siblings or friends)
Courses for Cooks, Nottingham
www.courses4cooks.co.uk
Series of 1 day student survival courses with different themes covered each day - you can book for 1 or more days. £85 per day if you book 1 class. £80 for two or more. "Ideal for those who want to avoid junk food and learn to cook useful, tasty and quick food." Evening classes may also be available.
Divertimenti - London and Cambridge
www.divertimenti.co.uk
Have mentioned them as although they have nothing specifically for students, they have some inspiring classes including useful sessions on knife skills. And useful for Cambridge-based students,obviously.
Eckington Manor Cookery School
Eckington, Worcestershire.
http://eckingtonmanorcookeryschool.co.uk
1 day student cookery course. Next courses August 20th and 21st 2008. £175
Food of Course
Shepton Mallet, Somerset
www.foodofcourse.co.uk
Two week 'Cooking by Degrees' course £1500. One took place in June. No new dates scheduled at time of writing
Kitchen Confidence
Drinkstone, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
www.kitchenconfidence.info
4 day courses - £425 inclusive of four lunches and three evening meals "tailored to suit a typical student’s budget, time-frames and tastes." One day courses also available.
Leith’s School of Food & Wine, London
www.leiths.com
Where many professional cooks start their careers. Nothing specifically for students but a number of beginners classes and individual classes on e.g. knife skills.
Old Rectory Cookery School
Farnham, Surrey
www.oldrectorycookeryschool.co.uk
4 day Student Survival Course £280. "Assumes no prior knowledge. It will give you the skills and knowledge for feeding yourself healthily with quick, inexpensive but delicious meals." Next course 9th-12th September 2008
Surrey Hills Cookery School, Leatherhead, Surrey
www.surreyhillscookeryschool.co.uk
2 day ‘How to survive Uni without Mum’ course (what about Dad? FB) including a certified 2 hour first aid course, lunch and all food £149. Also sell Student Kitchen Starter Packs at £49.99 and £19.99 (+ p & p). Next courses, 4/5, 8/9 and 11/12 September
Tante Marie, Woking, Surrey
www.tantemarie.co.uk
This well established ‘cordon bleu’ cookery school, which has recently been taken over by Gordon Ramsay, (does that mean students have to use the F word?) offers a number of ‘gap year’ options including Beginners (1 or 2 weeks from £525 a week), Essential Skills (4 weeks for (£2625) and an 11 week Cordon Bleu certificate course (unpriced on the website so almost certainly expensive)
And finally congratulations to Leeds Trinity and All Saints for setting up a two day campus-based cookery course for local students (not just those who are going to Leeds Trinity) this coming September 4th and 5th for just £50. You can find out more about it here. Other student unions take note!
If you’re offering a course that isn’t mentioned here, particularly outside London and the south of England, let us know and we’ll list it!
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