TASTER SESSION Saturday Kitchen: September/October 2024

Welcome to My Rainbow Kitchen. Following a fun-filled autumn & spring term, I am happy to announce Saturday Kitchen is continuing this AUTUMN Term (10 weeks). Prior to October half Term only, I am offering 4 taster sessions where your children will be focusing on key culinary skills and making some yummy food in the process!

The aim of these classes are to encourage your child to learn about ‘good’ food and to explore new flavours in an educational and fun way. We informally discuss aspects of nutrition, food science, seasonality and where ingredients originate from. Each recipe will be utilising 1 or more keys cooking skill.

We aim to cover different International cuisines from around the world as well as the British Classics. Dishes will either be savoury to serve as a main course or sweet to serve as dessert. Usually in addition, an accompaniment or sauce will made to complement dish.

Recipes will be decided on a seasonal basis (depending on weather and local seasonal produce). When completing the registration form please do give all information on your children's dietary habits, intolerances, food likes & dislikes so that the recipes can be adapted to the group.

Classes will focus on special themes according to time of year or a celebration.

This past year we have made Fresh Pasta, Potato Gnocchi, Neapolitan Pizza, Chinese Stir Fries, Mexican Fajitas, Churros, Macarons, Doughnuts & Classic Patisserie.

This year  we plan to cover Bao Buns, Dim Sum (and many more different cuisines from around the world), Different Pastry Dishes (including shortcrust, filo and choux), Picnic and Packed Lunch Ideas and much much more!

Each class, kids will cook in pairs or as teams and will whip up their very own tasty dish to take home. I will begin the classes with a short demonstration displaying what will be cooked during the class, followed by hands-on cooking for the students to put their newly found culinary skills to the test.

Guidance and support will be offered throughout I will ensure all kids get their hands dirty, after all what better way is to learn. For ages: 9 - 16 years old!

These classes will be useful for those looking to complete their skill section for their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze or Silver.

Last few terms have been fully booked so please do sign up early to avoid disappointment. If you are looking for an ‘after school cooking club’ I will be trialling in 2024/2025 but if you have any preferences on days of the week you would be interested in then please do email me.

There will be 4 x September Individual Taster sessions offered and will be held Saturdays 11am - 12.30pm on the following dates:

7th September

14th September 

28th September

5th October (A Scary Treat)

Please choose 1 date only on registration form.

*EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - IF BOOKED BEFORE 6th September is £49 for 1 session.

To get the discount then type in EARLYBIRD1 at checkout

After this the price will be £55 per session

What I Offer

• Fun and social 1.5-hour class!
• Easy to understand demonstrations
• Cooking tips, hacks and tricks
• A Hands-on class
• A professional kitchen to get creative
• A professional trained chef (and dietitian) to guide your children
• All facilities, aprons, equipment and ingredients included*
• Recipe booklet emailed to you after the class

*Some classes will require children to bring containers for dishes to take home to save on disposal packaging. On most occasions I will supply. I will notify parents prior to class a specification of container required along with the recipe and skills to be covered in the forthcoming class.

Skills Acquired

• Confidence in cooking
• An understanding of cooking techniques and key culinary skills
• Cooking creativity and flair
• New recipe concepts & ideas
• Trying new ingredients and dishes
• Working with others & teamwork
• Having fun whilst cooking
• Safety in the kitchen
• Food Hygiene