Going off to university brings lots of challenges and the thought of self catering can be quite frightening. There seems so much to
15th August – 17th August (Course Code: SSC01) 31st August – 2nd September (Course Code: SSC02)
Where: Food Technology Lab, Castle Campus, Berkhamsted School, Castle Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2BB
what you can expect…
• Thrifty shopping • Knowing what culinary terms
mean
• Preparing & cooking food from scratch
• How to use herbs & spices
• Techniques of making sauces
• Roasting, baking, grilling
• Menu planning
• Hygiene in the kitchen
We will give you an opportunity to cook simple, healthy and tasty dishes and come away with easy to use recipes and tips. Your confidence will grow with the knowledge that you can prepare quick and inexpensive meals.
suitable for …
Boys and Girls between the ages of 16 and 19, all abilities welcome and no previous experience required.
A good start for those hoping to ‘do a Ski season’ which may involve catering for a group of people in a chalet
daily programme
A typical day would be as follows:
• 10.00am Registration and plan of action for the day
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, enjoying them for lunch
• Demonstration and prepare further dishes
• 3.30pm Finish, feeling full and satisfied at end of a hectic day!
how much?
£195 per 3 day week – 10.00am – 3.30pm
All ingredients, equipment, recipes will be provided you will just need to come along and enjoy yourself. You will be given your own Student Survival Handbook at the end of the course.
BASE CAMP Early Booking Offer! Book by 31st May 2011 and pay £175 (Save £20)
To book your place now email basecamp@berkhamstedschool.org
Full terms and conditions are available on request from the above email address.