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  • Overview

    A twelve week introduction to the basic skills and ingredients of the professional kitchen.

    Prue Leith Culinary Institute’s new “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 the field of culinary arts.

    12 WEEKS

        • 12 Classes presented on Tuesday Evenings from 18h00 – 21h30

    Cost

    R11 795.00 incl. VAT

    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)

  • Course Outline

    • Introduction to the kitchen
    • Knife skills and vegetable preparations
    • Salads, cold sauces, sandwiches and canapes
    • Potatoes, rice and grains
    • Pasta and sauces
    • Poultry fabrication and cooking
    • Meat fabrication and cooking
    • Fish and seafood preparation and cooking
    • Basic baking
    • Basic bread baking
    • Tarts & pastry
    • Plating and presentation

  • Dress Code

    You will be working in a professional kitchen, so wear your apron, comfortable shoes and keep jewelry and make-up to a minimum with hair tied back.

  • Next Available Date

    30 July – 22 October 2024 

    For an application form and to book your space, please contact:

    Anna-Marié Oberholzer

    COURSE ADMINISTRATOR
    Tel: 012 654 5203
    info@prueleith.co.za

     

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