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Cookery School: A Culinary Tour of Sicily

Subject Area

Hospitality

Start Date

February 2024

Study Mode

Part-time

Duration

One Day

Level

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but students must have an interest and passion for cookery and want to learn more.

Join our Head Chef, Gio Achenza, for a culinary tour of the Italian island of Sicily.

During this one-day cooking class, Gio will guide you through the process of how to recreate the perfect 3 course Sicilian feast at home - just in time for Valentine’s Day – as you recreate favourite Italian dishes with a Sicilian twist. Following demonstrations from Gio, you will work in our professional standard training kitchens to prepare a primo (pasta dish) a secondo (main course) and a dolce (dessert) inspired by the cuisine of Sicily.

Throughout the day, Gio will give hints and tips on producing authentic Sicilian cuisine and you will have the opportunity to try a range of regional ingredients and produce before enjoying your Italian delicacies over lunch, which will be provided in Ashfields restaurant. All other items produced can be taken home for you to enjoy or share.

Any dietary requirements, allergies or intolerances can be accommodated within the menu for the day. Please contact Gio directly at gachenza@yorkcollege.ac.uk to discuss any specific requirements.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but students must have an interest and passion for cookery and want to learn more.

Course units

On this one-day course, you will learn to prepare a range of the must-try foods of Sicily such as arancini, buisiate al tonno and pasta ala norma.

During a full day of practical sessions taking place in our professional standard training kitchens, our Head Chef will work with you to build your confidence and skills to prepare a perfect 3 course Sicilian feast to enjoy at home, just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Assessments

There is no assessment for this course.

Course fees

£25*

*Non-refundable cost, this it is used to purchase ingredients prior to the course.

Refunds will only be issued if we are notified via the cancellation form up to 2 weeks before the course starts.

Course progression

After this course you could undertake any of the other York College Cookery School classes for your enjoyment.

If you were interested in gaining a formal qualification in catering, our tutors would be able to advise on suitable routes that are available on a full or part time basis.

For further information on course options, visit the Hospitality & Tourism curriculum page.

Dates & course durations

Saturday 10th February 2024, 9.30am-4.30pm.

Study methods

This course is a practical, hands-on course and students will learn in a friendly and professional kitchen, under the guidance of expert chef Gio Achenza.

Facilities

Here at York College we have state-of-the-art training kitchens and a superb training restaurant, Ashfields.

Additional costs

There are no additional costs for this course.

Career progression

This course provides a great introduction to Sicilian cookery and you may decide to pursue other courses either for pleasure or to enhance your employability/existing skills.

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