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Summer Scorchers - Gayle Village Institute
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Have you ever wanted to do more with food but don't know where to start - this four week hands on cookery course looks at health and wellbeing and the importance of food in everyday life during the summer season. The focus in on providing lighter, cheaper, nutricious meals to provide energy for outdoor activities during the long sunny days, and you will be learning a range of cookery skills.
The recipes will use affordable everyday ingredients that will make your money go further including time and fuel saving methods.
Dietary requirements will be taken into consideration so please advise prior to the course if you have any dietary needs especially any allergies!!



Open Entry Requirements


To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August 2025 and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact you for further information or refer you to alternative provision.

Open What Will I Need?


To take part in this free course you will need to enrol before the session.

You will be provided with an apron and all the ingredients for the session

Open Assessment Methods


On completion of this course, your teacher will tell you about other courses available.


Open What Will I Achieve?


You will receive a good understanding of the basics cookery and knowledge of how to prepare a variety of meals. You will be given the tools and skills to progress and an opportunity to further learning or employment within this sector area


Throughout your time learning with us, you will also have developed a whole range of skills that can be transferred from your course to a working environment, your home life or your own personal development.
Skills such as time management, organisation, research skills, networking and presenting ideas are all part of your learning journey along with decision making, problem solving and overcoming obstacles. All these skills will help you to become a confident, self-motivated person and will assist you on your chosen pathway.

Open Progression


You may wish to progress to other food prep course.

Open Is there anything else I need to know?

010248TL
17/06/2026
08/07/2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Gayle Village Institute

Helping you financially

  • English, maths and computing courses (up to level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2025)
  • Reduced course fees for non-qualification courses if you receive a qualifying benefit.
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your income is below £25,750
  • Discretionary Learner Support funding relating to cover fees, books etc (qualifications only) T&C apply.
  • Pay for your course in instalments via direct debit (over £100), ask for details.
  • 19+ Advanced Learner Loans for Level 3 courses and above – no repayments until you earn over £25,000

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk