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Course Summary
Code: T00351
Location: ST ANDREWS CHURCH HALL, TAUNTON
Places: Available
Cost: £0 - £32 Details
Starting: 10 December 2025
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10:00
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
By continuing you confirm that you are aged 19 or over and have agreed to the the terms and conditions
Description
Are you a novice or nervous cook? Would you like to make nutritious and low-cost meals, but don't know where to start? Do you often find yourself reaching for microwave meals or freezer food? If so, then this course is for you!
This course could be the beginning of your learning journey to becoming a confident home cook.
In this starter course, we will learn some basic cooking skills and use them to create festive bakes. We will also look at basic budgeting and explore how to adapt recipes to suit you and your family.
The course will be a mix of demonstrations, upfront teaching and practical hands-on tasks.
This course is suitable for anyone who needs a boost of confidence in the kitchen, whether you cook just for yourself or for your whole family.
There will be a longer follow on cooking course starting in January.
What are the entry requirements for this course?
This course is suitable if you're a beginner and want to learn about this subject, and you don't have relevant knowledge or experience.
What will I need to bring?
Bring a takeaway box to take home cooking. Please also bring photo ID with you e.g. passport or driving licence.
Will I be assessed?
There is no formal assessment for this course. Your tutor will provide feedback to help you improve.
What can I do next?
At the end of this course, if you'd like to continue with your learning in this subject, you'll be able to progress onto our Developer Level courses.
Our workshops and courses are designed to provide essential skills, develop confidence and resilience, improve your health and wellbeing, prepare you for further learning or employment, provide ways to learn with your family and build communities. We have a wide range of workshops and courses, and you can explore more on our website. There's something for everyone!
Time and duration
Start Date: 10 December 2025
Start Time: 10:00
Day: Wednesday Morning
First Lesson Duration: 04:00
Total Weeks: 1
Location
ST ANDREWS CHURCH HALL, TAUNTON
St Andrews Church Hall
Greenway Avenue
Taunton
Somerset TA2 6HU