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Level 1 Cookery Course in Lancaster

Cost£200.00
Duration16 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Culinary Skills Course in Lancaster. Evening classes run at Lancaster & Morecambe College, part-time over 16 weeks. The course is heavily practical, with around 75% of your time spent cooking in an industry-standard kitchen. You'll cover a range of basic cooking methods, including baking, roasting, grilling, poaching, steaming, and frying, alongside an introduction to kitchen equipment. These culinary skills classes suit anyone fitting study around work or other commitments.

Who this course is for

Delivered at a 75:25 practical to theory ratio, this Level 1 offers a practical cookery experience to develop your skills in an industry-standard kitchen. You’ll be given an introduction into kitchen equipment, as well as preparing and cooking food using basic methods such as; baking, stewing, braising, roasting, grilling, boiling, poaching, steaming, deep and shallow frying.

Assessed through short-answer question papers and timed practical assessments, you will gain a Level 1 City & Guilds certificate in Culinary Skills upon successful completion of the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify and use industry-standard kitchen equipment safely.
  • You'll prepare and cook food using baking, stewing, and braising methods.
  • You'll apply roasting, grilling, and boiling techniques to a range of dishes.
  • You'll practise poaching, steaming, deep frying, and shallow frying.
  • You'll develop understanding of food preparation principles and basic kitchen practice.

How you will learn

Most of your time is spent in a professional kitchen, with around 75% practical cooking and 25% theory. Assessment is through short-answer question papers and timed practical assessments. Both elements are completed during your evening classes at the college.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Chef: entry-level kitchen roles in restaurants and cafes.
  • Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in food preparation and service.
  • Catering assistant: food preparation in schools, hospitals, or workplace canteens.
  • Commis chef: junior cooking role, a common first step in professional kitchens.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step toward a career as a chef, covering a wider range of professional techniques.
  • Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Award: a short compliance qualification many employers require.
  • Level 2 Hospitality and Catering: broadens your knowledge into front-of-house and hospitality operations alongside kitchen skills.
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