Practical Cooking for a Healthier You
7.00 pm to 9.30 pm
Monday
Autumn
5 Weeks
Description
5 Night Cookery class designed to give everyone the basics of how to cook simple nutritious meals.
Format
Interactive cooking demonstrations with hands-on participation.
Recipes provided each week for participants to try at home.
Practical tips on shopping, portioning, and reducing food waste.
Focus on confidence in the kitchen, not perfection.
Week 1 – Store Cupboard & Batch Cooking Made Easy
Quick, affordable small meals that can be used for breakfasts or other small meals that can be prepared and have for the week. We could go through kitchen essentials for core meals. Tating and plate swapping in the last half hour
Week 2 – Energy & Workday Meals
Practical lunches and snacks for busy schedules. Focus on blood sugar balance and sustaining energy. These meals will be savoury based. All work done before the last half hour to allow time to sit and enjoy what cooking is all about.
Week 3 – Family-Friendly Dinners
Nutritious versions of traditional Irish dishes (e.g., healthier shepherd’s pie, hearty stews, one-pot meals). Being able to cook for 3 or 4 people means you can host a dinner party. Tasting and tuck in kicks in with fun and banter.
Week 4 – Finger Bites using plants
Simple plant-forward meals to boost digestion and immunity. Using seasonal veg and wholegrains. Again we finish and set the table in time to enjoy the results
Week 5 – Comfort Food with a Healthy Twist
Lighter takes on favourites baking, focusing on a desserts , finishing with a taste of each others meals and recipe swapping.
Further Information
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Esmonde Street
Gorey
Wexford
Ireland, Y25 YX29
053 9421167
Gorey Adult Education
Updated: July 2024
Registration
- You must register to participate in any course.
- Registration is not complete until you pay the fee.
- Places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Paying the fee doesn't guarantee a spot in a specific course.
- If a course is full or cancelled, you'll be offered a transfer to another course or a refund of the registration fee.
Registration Fees
- A registration fee of €40 applies to all standard courses and €95 for all certified courses.
Course Fees
- Fees under €300 are due by the third night of the course, along with any applicable registration fee.
- Fees over €300 can be paid in installments (details provided beforehand). A one-third deposit is required upfront for these courses.
- You are not registered until you have paid the registration fee and any applicable deposit.
Payment Methods
- Cash is no longer accepted for fees.
- We accept payments by cheque, banker's draft, postal order, Laser card, or Visa card.
- You can also register and pay for your course online using Easy Payments Plus. Look for the EPP icon on the right side of the screen and follow the instructions.
Refunds and Deferrals
- Registration fees are non-refundable unless the course is cancelled.
- Refunds/deferrals for other reasons are possible under certain conditions:
- Requested by the third night of the course.
- In writing.
- With a medical certificate (for medical reasons).
- Appeals of refund/deferral decisions can be made to the Board of Management.
Discounts
- Participants receiving Jobseeker's Benefit or a State Pension get a 25% discount on uncertified courses (Evidence required).
Examinations and Certification
- Pay all fees before taking final exams.
- You may be excluded from exams if fees are unpaid.
- Certificates are issued based on registration details.
- Collect certificates in person or at an award ceremony.
- There's a fee to replace lost or inaccurate certificates.
General Information
- The Board of Management reserves the right of admission.
- The school is not responsible for lost or damaged student property.
- In case of closure due to bad weather, a notice will be posted on the website, Facebook page, and phone answering service. Cancelled classes may be rescheduled.
Payment Terms
- Gorey Community School and its third-party suppliers provide the payment system.
- Gorey Community School can update these terms anytime, and changes are effective immediately.