Food, nutrition and cooking for residential groups

This course has been designed to provide a clear guide and many ideas for all aspects of catering on residential trips.

Course content

• an introduction to health and safety in the kitchen
• budgeting – how to set a budget and work to it
• shopping – types of food, how much to buy and where to buy it
• nutrition – a basic guide
• menu plans – some ideas for weekends and longer trips
• equipment – what you need and where to obtain it
• recipes – some ideas and how to cater for different diets.

Course objectives

• to provide advice on health and safety issues and risks in the kitchen
• to provide practical advice and guidance on menus, recipes, costings and shopping.

If interested, please contact Janet Hinxman on 01962 846541 or janet.hinxman@hants.gov.uk.

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