Course Programme

A fun and informative course, designed specifically to build kitchen confidence and develop essential cookery skills.

This comprehensive 1 day experience is ideal for novices, beginners and those possibly lacking in confidence.  It’s also a good match for those in need of inspiration or if you’re simply looking to develop cookery as a life skill, for greater independence and enjoyment.

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If you are passionate about learning new skills and have a limited repertoire then this is a brilliant place to start. This cookery course attracts all types of students which creates a dynamic and exciting learning environment. There is also a fairly even mix of males and females too.

You’ll receive an introduction to the kitchen, appliances and utensils, advice on safe food-handling, fundamental knife skills and a wide range of cooking methods.

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Skills covered

• Knife skills (basic)
• Basic butchery
• Cooking methods: sweating, simmering, caramelising, braising and baking
• Seasoning and adjusting sauces
• Accompaniments
• Simple breads
• Simple cakes
• Organisational skills
• Pairing flavours

Typical recipes covered:

• Pancetta, Spring Onion & Potato Chowder
• Malted Granary Bread
• French-style Chicken
• Quick Orange and Marmalade Cake

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What’s Included

• Hot and cold beverages from the bar and warm biscuits
• 75% hands-on practical
• Live and interactive demonstrations
• Expert tuition and advice
• Sit-down meal
• Complimentary glass of wine (or non-alcoholic alternative)
• Local Dorset ingredients
• Use of WhitePepper training kitchen
• No weighing up
• No washing up
• Colour recipe packs
• Food to take home

Frequently Asked Questions

Please take a look at our FAQs before your visit. Here you’ll find useful tips on location, free parking and what to bring.