Courses for Adults

Cookery School: One Pot Wonders

Subject Area

Hospitality

Start Date

September 2024

Study Mode

Evening

Duration

5 Weeks

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.

Over this 5 week course, our Head Chef, Gio Achenza, will teach students to prepare a range of nutritious, affordable, and most importantly delicious dishes that can be prepared either on the stove top or in a slow cooker.

With recipes ranging from curries to stews and risotto, this 5 week course will expand your home cookery repertoire with budget friendly and incredibly tasty meals that anyone can make to liven up your mealtimes or impress friends and family. No prior cookery experience is needed to join this class, so if you’re in a mealtime rut, Gio is here to help with tips and guidance on how to whip up a one pot wonder.

At the end of the session, you will take home what you have produced to enjoy.

Any dietary requirements, allergies or intolerances can be accommodated within the recipes. 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, developing their cookery skills.

Course units

On this 5 week course, you will learn to prepare a range of nutritious, affordable, and most importantly delicious dishes that can be prepared either on the stove top or in a slow cooker.

Taking place in our professional standard training kitchens, our Head Chef will work with you to build your confidence and skills to prepare meals for you to enjoy and to share with your friends and family.

Assessments

There is no assessment for this course.

Course fees

£30*

*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

September 2024, date tbc.

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 one pot wonders and you may decide to pursue other courses either for pleasure or to enhance your employability/existing skills.

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