Basic Cooking Days – Day 2

About this course

The session develops foundational cooking skills through demonstrations followed by guided preparation and cooking. Participants work on knife skills, preparation, organisation, flavour balance, presentation and time management while making a two-course lunch and several other dishes. The course also covers planning and preparing dishes in advance, using leftovers to reduce waste, and cooking independently without relying on a cookbook. It forms part of a progressive five-day programme, with new skills and recipes introduced on each day.

What you'll learn

• Apply basic knife skills to the preparation of ingredients
• Organise and prepare several dishes efficiently
• Balance flavours and present cooked dishes
• Use techniques for planning, preparation and time management
• Cook with leftovers and avoid unnecessary waste
• Recreate dishes without relying on a recipe book

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled Beginner (A1), suggesting an introductory level, and is intended for focused participation in a professional kitchen setting. The provider recommends starting with Day 1, although learners who are confident cooking at home may join later in the sequence for professional training.

• Later-week attendance is available for learners confident with home cooking
• Participants need the stamina to remain engaged throughout the session
• Young cooks are welcome, with maturity expected in the kitchen

Before you go

• Ingredients, food, aprons and all necessary equipment are provided.
• Vegetarian, low-fat and gluten-free dietary requirements can be catered for on request.
• Alternative meals for dietary requirements are not covered in the demonstrations.