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Basic Catering & Cooking Training
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Special Offer | CPD approved | Free Certificate from Reed | Lifetime Access | Instance Access | 10 CPD Points

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
3 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Free CPD Certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Updated in October 2025

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Dreaming of cooking up delicious meals or even starting your own food business? Our "Basic Catering & Cooking Training" course is the perfect place to start your culinary adventure!

You'll learn about:

  • The absolute basics of catering and cooking.
  • The main ingredients used in cooking and how to understand them.
  • All the important tools and equipment you'll find in a kitchen.
  • How to use knives safely and like a pro.
  • The main ways of cooking food and simple techniques.
  • How to keep food safe and your kitchen clean when catering.
  • Easy steps for planning menus and getting meals ready.
  • Simple tricks to make your food look amazing.
  • What you need to know if you're thinking about starting a catering business.

This course breaks down cooking and catering into easy-to-follow steps. Whether you want to cook better at home or explore a career in food, sign up today and let's get cooking!

Professionally, this course opens doors to a multitude of job opportunities in the vibrant UK hospitality industry. Positions in restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, and event management eagerly seek skilled individuals. With the right skills, entry-level salaries in the UK typically range from £18,000 to £25,000 per annum, depending on experience and location.

Moreover, the sector is expanding, with an increasing demand for culinary professionals by approximately 10% annually, promising long-term career growth and stability. Whether you aspire to be a chef, caterer, or simply enhance your cooking abilities, this course is your gateway to a fulfilling and prosperous career in Catering & Cooking.

Key Features:

  • CPD Certified Catering & Cooking Course
  • Free Certificate from Reed
  • Developed by Specialist
  • Lifetime Access

Certificates

Free CPD Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

1
section
11
lectures
3h 2m
total

    • 1: The beginning to Catering and Cooking Basics Preview 19:01
    • 2: Fundamentals of Cooking Ingredients 23:41
    • 3: Key Kitchen Tools and Equipment 20:20
    • 4: Mastering Knife Skills 18:56
    • 5: Core Cooking Methods and Techniques 18:56
    • 6: Food Safety and Hygiene Practices in Catering 18:46
    • 7: Menu Planning and Meal Preparation Basics 23:21
    • 8: Art of Food Presentation 20:31
    • 9: Introduction to the Catering Business 15:37
    • 10: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00
    • 11: Leave A Review 01:00

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Description

Course Curriculum

  • Module 01: The Beginning to Catering and Cooking Basics
  • Module 02: Fundamentals of Cooking Ingredients
  • Module 03: Key Kitchen Tools and Equipment
  • Module 04: Mastering Knife Skills
  • Module 05: Core Cooking Methods and Techniques
  • Module 06: Food Safety and Hygiene Practices in Catering
  • Module 07: Menu Planning and Meal Preparation Basics
  • Module 08: Art of Food Presentation
  • Module 09: Introduction to the Catering Business

Learning Outcomes:

  • Master the basics of cooking ingredients for diverse culinary creations.
  • Equip yourself with essential kitchen tools for efficient culinary execution.
  • Hone precision with impeccable knife skills, enhancing culinary finesse.
  • Explore diverse cooking methods and techniques for culinary versatility.
  • Craft captivating menus and efficiently prepare meals for any occasion.
  • Perfect the art of food presentation, creating visually appealing culinary delights.

Who is this course for?

This Catering & Cooking Fundamentals course is accessible to anyone eager to learn more about this topic. Through this course, you'll gain a solid understanding of Catering & Cooking. Moreover, this course is ideal for:

  • Aspiring chefs and culinary enthusiasts seeking foundational cooking skills.
  • Individuals eager to explore the art of catering and culinary creativity.
  • Home cooks aspiring to elevate their culinary expertise.
  • Entrepreneurs interested in venturing into the catering business.
  • Anyone passionate about creating memorable dining experiences.

Requirements

There are no requirements needed to enrol into this Catering & Cooking Fundamentals course. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and levels of experience to enrol into this Catering & Cooking course.

Career path

After finishing this Catering & Cooking Fundamentals course you will have multiple job opportunities waiting for you. Some of the following Job sectors of Catering & Cooking are:

  • Chef - £22K to 40K/year.
  • Catering Manager - £25K to 45K/year.
  • Food and Beverage Supervisor - £20K to 35K/year.
  • Restaurant Manager - £25K to 50K/year.
  • Event Coordinator - £20K to 35K/year.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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