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Taste of Wales Cookery Course (Short courses and Adult Learning)

  • Pibwrlwyd Campus
17 weeks, evening course from 5pm– 9pm

The Taste of Wales/Blas o Gymru cookery course is an excellent starting point for aspiring chefs, dedicated home cooks and food enthusiasts to come along and celebrate the very best that Welsh produce has to offer.

The course will offer expert knowledge and advice  from a dedicated  and passionate chef, professional techniques and a chef’s secret or two along the way.

The course will celebrate the very best seasonal produce available throughout Wales as well as introducing combinations of flavours from other sources celebrating the very best of earth, land and sea.

Course details

Study modes:
  • Part time
Course length:
17 weeks, evening course from 5pm– 9pm

What you will learn

This is an evening cookery course for anyone aged 16 and above. All ingredients, a branded chef’s apron and use of knives is provided. Various cooking methods, butchery, fishmongery and patisserie skills will be introduced into each session.

Each session will focus on key aspects of seasonal produce and take students through a range of techniques for preparation of delicious dishes including ingredients such as sustainably sourced fish, meat, vegetables and desserts.

The Taste of Wales/Blas o Gymru cookery course could be an inspiring starting point and will provide an excellent foundation for inspiring chefs of the future, with the option of the next step to enrol on a full or part time catering course.

The course will open the door to future opportunities with other courses being offered such as cake decoration, cake baking, artisan bread baking, patisserie and confectionery and advanced home cookery

Lecturers provide specialist advice to learners regarding vocational and work based qualifications and progression options.

Practical based observation and feedback on dishes produced during each session. Students will gather evidence for a portfolio which will be assessed throughout the course.

Age limits 16+ years of age. There are no academic requirements. Health and safety rules to apply which are introduced in the first session.

Costs have been calculated for the course, which included product and branded apron. Fee band I