Hospitality and Catering

Level 1 - Classic Cooking Skills

  • Academic Year: 26/27
  • Adult
  • EP Campus
  • Crewe Campus
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Short Course

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The Course

This six-week short course introduces students to essential cooking techniques, providing a strong foundation in classic kitchen skills. You will develop confidence in a range of basic methods, from knife handling and ingredient preparation to cooking techniques such as sautéing, roasting and boiling. The course also explores traditional recipes including a selection of soups and sauces that form the base of many main dishes.

Whether you are new to cooking or looking to build on existing knowledge, this course will help you improve consistency, flavour and presentation in the kitchen.

There are no formal qualifications required. An interest in developing core cooking skills is essential. This course is for students aged 19 and over.
You can progress onto a short course in another culinary area, or consider a Level 2 General Bakery and Patisserie or Level 2 Professional Cookery course.
£90.72

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Have questions or need help applying? Our friendly Admissions Team is here for you — get in touch today!

Email: admissions@ccsw.ac.uk

Phone: 01270 654654 (Crewe Campus) / 01244 656555 (Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses)

EP Campus
Starts : November 6th, 2026
Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm 6 Weeks
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Starts : November 9th, 2026
Monday 9:30am - 12:30pm 6 Weeks

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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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