This four-week basic practical cooking course takes place annually in late August, early September. It is designed to teach the essential cooking skills needed to become a confident, capable, efficient cook and is suitable for those planning to cook in chalets, villas and shooting lodges, or as a Summer gap-year course for the amateur cook. The cookery course is full time and will be held at the cookery school. A cooking certificate that is respected by potential employers, will be awarded to students who pass the necessary exams and assessments.
“Being at university means that you have to fend for yourself. The Leiths (Basic Certificate) qualification has ensured that I can cook meals for not just myself but my whole house. Leiths has also taught me to cook healthy food, whilst sticking to a reasonable budget. During the holidays there are always jobs available, which is useful when cashflow as a student is difficult!” Diana Cheal, graduated 2007
Leiths Basic Certificate
in Practical Cookery:
16 Aug to 10 Sep 2010 | £2,625
(deposit £250) | places available |
Book online or click for an application form.
Sample recipes Baked Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Sundried Tomatoes - Sage and Ham - Moules Marinières - Homemade Pasta with Tomato and Basil Sauce - Lemon Meringue Pie - Individual Chocolate Mousse Cakes
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Bookings received before 1 April will be at the prices indicated; any bookings received after that date will be subject to a fees increase. E&OE
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The day is divided between practical cooking demonstrations and lectures. The dishes prepared are interesting and uncomplicated, with a balance between classical methods and modern recipes.
Students learn the skills needed for meat preparation, cooking and carving, fish preparation, vegetable preparation, stocks and sauces, the use of gelatine, pastry, meringues, ice creams, sweet sauces, cakes, scones and breads.
Talks are given on buying produce, storage, freezing, nutrition, low-fat cooking, menu planning, cooking on a budget, food with wine and freelance work.
Students on the Basic Certificate will require knives and an equipment wallet (£50), chefs jackets and hats (£35) and Leiths Bible (£30), these will be invoiced as extras. Order forms for these extras are sent out with the final invoice.