Cookery workshop - Some Like it Hot ** Course Full- Please call 01825 761820 for Alternative courses** (HE07U01E)
More than JUST HEAT! On this one-day cookery workshop, explore a
range of chillies and spices that are used in cuisines around the world, from
Mexico through the Caribbean to India, Thailand and beyond.
Course overview
Explore a range of chillies and spices that are used in cuisines around the world, from
Mexico through the Caribbean to India, Thailand and beyond.
Where Sixth Form Centre, Heathfield Community College, Cade St. Old Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RJ.
When
Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm on 14th May 2022 for 1 day.
Cost
The full fee is £62.00.
Additional Costs
An ingredients list will be given to students prior to the workshop. Sometimes specialist ingredients are provided by the tutor and can be purchased from the tutor, this will be specified on the ingredients list. To avoid unnecessary cost please do not purchase any materials or text books until you are certain that your course will run. Course decisions are normally made a week prior to the course start date.
What you already need to know
This course is suitable for those with no previous experience and those wishing to develop their culinary skills further.
What you will learn
Prepare and cook a range of traditional dishes each from a different spice country:
- Mole Poblano de Gaujolote - National dish of Mexico
- Jamaican beef patties - a spicy turnover
- Tarka Dhal - an Asian essential
- Goan vegetable curry - coconut and spices
- Thai green curry - a restaurant favourite
- Singapore rice noodles - curried noodles
How you will learn it
- Demonstrations from tutor
- Recipe worksheets
- Practical hand on experience
Bring to the first session
A list of ingredients will be sent prior to start date
An apron
Clean tea towel
Containers and bags to take home your food
You will need to bring your own chopping knives for this course as sharp knives are not available to use at the College. Please bring these in a tin or other suitable container.
** Please bring a packed lunch as food is not provided at the venue.** Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for purchase during breaks.**
Extra study or practice
None
How to enrol
You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on
01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email
adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.
Previous students say
"I can't believe how much we've made today"
"Brilliant!"
"John is so knowledgeable, I didn't expect a history lesson about the origins of the dishes, it was so interesting."
"A wonderful day, I will be coming back."
Additional Course Information
- Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
- Course fees over £133, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
- Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
Specific Covid Considerations:
From 24th February, following the government's announcement removing all domestic restrictions in England, we ask that you follow the published
HSA guidelines.
Asymptomatic testing will no longer be required to attend classes. However, we strongly suggest if you do have symptoms of Covid-19, you do not attend your class and follow guidelines found on
www.NHS.uk.
We ask individuals to continue to respect the personal choices of their tutor and fellow students.
- ACRES will continue to supply hand sanitisers in all classrooms
- Students will still be able to work social distanced or on separate tables if this is their choice
- Sharing of equipment will continue to be kept to a minimum, and wipes/spray provided for cleaning being handling
- Tutors and students may or may not choose to wear face coverings
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
John offers a number of Saturday workshops at various locations. Ask him for more information.
Future steps beyond ACRES
Could lead on to college course such as VRQ in catering or employment.
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