Cookery - Eat well, pay less (with more confidence)

This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.

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Course code: 5279

This course is for people who already have some basic cooking skills but want to develop their confidence to cook more.

when
From 15 Oct 2025 to 17 Dec 2025
Wed 11:00-14:00  8 weeks
Date
15 Oct 2025
Time
11:00 to 14:00
Date
22 Oct 2025
Time
11:00 to 14:00
Date
05 Nov 2025
Time
11:00 to 14:00
Date
12 Nov 2025
Time
11:00 to 14:00
Date
19 Nov 2025
Time
11:00 to 14:00
Date
26 Nov 2025
Time
11:00 to 14:00
Date
10 Dec 2025
Time
11:00 to 14:00
Date
17 Dec 2025
Time
11:00 to 14:00
where
Gorse Hill Baptist Church 

Cricklade Road

Swindon
SN2 1AA


fees

free

who

Borough of Swindon

acl@swindon.gov.uk

What is the course about?

<p>This course is for people who already have some basic cooking skills but want to develop their confidence to cook more. It aims to develop your knowledge and skills to be able to plan and create healthy and affordable home cooked food using a range of cooking skills and techniques for example batch cooking and meal planning.</p>

<p><strong>*PLEASE NOTE: Courses that are held at Gorse Hill Baptist Church or Enterprise Works involve the use of induction hobs, so may not be suitable for learners who have pacemakers or insulin pumps. If you think you may be affected, please contact us and we may be able to suggest alternative courses.*</strong></p>

Who is eligible for this course?

<p>This course is for eligible adults ages 19+ who live in Swindon. More information on the eligibility criteria is available using this link <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4s3rwdyh">https://tinyurl.com/4s3rwdyh</a></p>

What will I learn?

<p>By the end of this course you will:</p>

<p>•    Be able to prepare and cook dishes using a range of skills and equipment<br />
•    Understand the benefits of planning ahead to save money <br />
•    Understand how cooking can support your health and wellbeing</p>

What materials do I need?

<p>Everything is provided but you may choose to bring a pad and pen to make notes.</p>

How will I be assessed?

<p>Your progress will be assessed through seeing you cook in the classroom, tgroup discussions and your oen self-assement of your skills. </p>

What can I do next?

<p>You will receive information and advice about your next steps that could include further learning, volunteering or routes into employment.</p>

Please note:

<p>We will contact you to make sure this course is the right one for you.</p>

How will you learn?

<p>You will join a small group in a friendly and supportive environment. Interactive learning will take place through discussions, group work, videos and hands-on practice of different tools and techniques.</p>