Beginner / Nanny Cooking Class - 5 day course

At Lekker, we understand that a well-fed family is a happy family, and the key to that starts in the kitchen. Our Beginner / Nanny Cooking Class is designed to empower anyone responsible for a household's meals with the fundamental skills and confidence needed to create delicious, healthy, and safe dishes. Over five half-days, our expert instructors will guide you through a practical, hands-on course that covers all the essentials, transforming you from a kitchen novice into a confident home cook.

What You'll Learn

This comprehensive course focuses on building a strong foundation in cooking. Here are the highlights of what we'll cover:

• Kitchen Hygiene and Safety: Learn essential practices to ensure a clean and safe cooking environment, from proper food handling to preventing cross-contamination.
• Menu Planning: Master the art of creating balanced, delicious menus that are both easy to prepare and budget-friendly. We'll show you how to plan meals for the week, reducing waste and stress.
• Beginner Knife Skills: Get comfortable with the most important tool in the kitchen. You'll learn the proper way to hold a knife and basic cutting techniques for fruits, vegetables, and more.
• Veggie Magic: Say goodbye to picky eaters! We'll teach you creative ways to incorporate more vegetables into dishes so kids will eat them, including clever purees and hidden veggie recipes.
• Entry-Level Dishes: Build your repertoire with foundational recipes. You'll gain hands-on experience making simple yet delicious soups, baking fresh breads, crafting a perfect shortcrust pastry for tarts or pies, and assembling vibrant salads.

Join us and take the first step toward becoming a culinary star in your own home!