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Improve Your Cooking Skills

Overview

Improve Your Cooking Skills – Learn for FREE* at West Notts College!

Take your cooking to the next level with our fun, hands-on evening course designed to boost your skills and confidence in the kitchen. Taught in small, supportive, adult-only groups, this course is perfect for anyone looking to cook smarter, save money, and enjoy delicious food at home.

Across a variety of themed sessions, you’ll learn how to prepare tasty, affordable, and nutritious dishes, including:

  • Introduction to smart cooking
  • Breakfast boosters
  • Meat free
  • Family fakeaway
  • Speedy suppers
  • Batch cooking / freezer favourites
  • Fish made simple
  • Meat on a budget
  • Veggie heroes
  • World flavours
  • Healthy desserts and snacks.

With limited places available, this is the perfect opportunity to explore new cuisines, pick up practical tips, and gain the confidence to create meals you’ll love.

  • Where: Derby Road Campus, Mansfield (NG18 5BH)
  • Duration: 13 weeks**
  • Day/time: Mondays, 5.30-8.30pm
  • Start/end date: Monday 17 November 2025 to Monday 2 March 2026
  • Cost: FREE* or £15 per session (returning learners must pay £15 per session).

How do I apply?

Simply click the green Register your interest button in the Course Information section on this page. One of our friendly team members will then be in touch with the next steps and more details.

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

*Subject to eligibility. Contact us for more information. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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