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Free Level 1 Cookery Course in Hammersmith and Fulham – Hammersmith & Fulham College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Culinary Skills Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run full-time at Hammersmith & Fulham College, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year and covers core cooking techniques, food safety in catering, and practical kitchen skills. You'll get hands-on experience in the college's TASTE Restaurant, which serves the public. The entry requirements recommend four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths, or Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3. You'll have an interview at enrolment to confirm the course is right for you.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds

Entry requirements

We recommend that you have:

FourGCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths or Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise a range of cooking methods and preparation techniques.
  • You'll apply food safety and hygiene standards in a working kitchen.
  • You'll gain practical experience during live restaurant service at the college's TASTE Restaurant.
  • You'll develop knife skills and basic culinary techniques.
  • You'll learn how to handle, store, and present food correctly.
  • You'll build knowledge of catering and hospitality industry standards.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the college kitchen and through live service in the TASTE Restaurant. Classroom-based teaching covers food safety and culinary theory. Assessment is through practical tasks and coursework. At enrolment you'll have an interview with course tutors, and you may also complete an initial assessment in English and maths depending on your grades.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith & Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Chef: entry-level kitchen roles in restaurants and hotels.
  • Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in professional kitchens.
  • Catering assistant: food preparation in schools, hospitals, or events.
  • Commis chef: first rung of the professional chef career ladder.
  • Food service assistant: front-of-house and back-of-house catering roles.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the natural next step toward a career as a chef, covering more advanced techniques and kitchen management.
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a standalone food hygiene qualification many employers ask for.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery: for those aiming at supervisory or senior chef roles in professional kitchens.
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