R10,270.00
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Course Overview
Course Overview
An eight-week introduction to the basic skills and ingredients of the savoury kitchen.
Prue Leith Culinary Institute’s “Meet Your Kitchen” Cooking course will ensure that the novice becomes a confident cook and that the confident cooks not only hone their skills but also learn the professional tricks of the trade. The course combines short theory sessions, with lots of hands-on cooking in a professional kitchen, guided by Prue Leith restaurant chefs and instructors.
Who Should Attend?
People who love food and want to learn the foundations of the kitchen from professionals. This course will also be a good taster for those considering a professional cooking career before taking the big step and enrolling for full-time study in culinary arts.
- 8 WEEKS – 8 Classes are presented on Tuesday evenings from 18h00 – 21h30
Next Available Dates
- 1 September – 20 October 2026
For any assistance with an online booking please contact us:
Anna-Marié Oberholzer
COURSE ADMINISTRATOR
Tel: 012 654 5203
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Course Outline
Course Content
- Introduction to the kitchen
- Knife skills, salads and cold sauces
- Potatoes, rice and grains
- Pasta and sauces
- Poultry fabrication and cooking
- Meat fabrication and cooking
- Fish and seafood preparation and cooking
- Plating and presentation
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Dress Code
Dress Code
- You will be working in a professional kitchen, so wear comfortable shoes and keep jewellery and make-up to a minimum and your hair tied back. An apron will be preferable.
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Includes
Includes
- Prue Leith Apron
- Course notes and recipes
- All ingredients
- Chef’s hats
- Refreshments
- Prue Leith Certificate of Attendance – (80% attendance is required to achieve the certificate)
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Cancellation Policy / Disclaimer
Cancellation Policy / Disclaimer
- Course attendees need to be 16 years or older.
- Younger attendees are welcome but need to be accompanied by an adult booked on the course.
- Full payment is required to secure a space. All payments received will be deemed to be deposits and invoices will be made out for the month in which the course takes place.
- Should an applicant need to cancel, 50% of the deposit will be refunded only if the cancellation is done 14 days before the commencement date of the course.
- No refund will apply should an applicant cancel after the 14 days before the commencement date of the course. Should an applicant need to postpone the course to a later date (if a later date is available), a 50% surcharge of the course fee would apply.
- Prue Leith Culinary Institute reserves the right to cancel the course should minimum enrolment not be achieved. Refunds will be processed timeously in this instance.
- The Applicant is required to arrive no less than 15 mins before the start of the course. The course will commence at the advertised time without delay. Should an applicant be absent for any part of the course, it is understood that there is no opportunity for extra or catch-up classes, and no refunds will be offered in this regard.
- Please note that payment without an application form does not secure a space on a course, neither does an application without payment.
- Please confirm your space with Anna-Marie at info@prueleith.co.za before attending the course.
