Chef Skills advanced Plus

[Celina Mann]

I have booked onto this in April after attending last year the Gastro Plus course.  Is there anything I can do in preperation for the 2 day course as I want to gain the most out of it!  Any skills I should practice?

[Dom O]

Hi Celina,  the Chef Skills Advanced Plus course is a level 4 so it moves at a rapid pace and requires some good cooking skills.   You should be able to work in an organised and clean manner, as well as have good knife skills - you don't need to chop at super fast chef speeds, just be confident using a knife.  You will be expected to be confident working with meat, fish and poultry, for example de-boning a chicken leg or filleting a fish.  You should be able to make basic sauces and reductions as well.  If you are not confident on some of those things, perhaps consider moving down to the Chef Skills Plus course.  If you are confident, enjoy - you will make some delicious and visually stunning food!!  If you want more advice, call in and we will try and track down a chef tutor.  Hope that helps.

 

[Celina Mann]

Thanks - it does - I'm just double checking.  so who does this course then?

[Dom O]

Hiya. Most people that this course want to cook to a fine dining level. It's the weekend version of our advanced course. We released this course after requests from people that did the Chef Skills Plus course that they didn't have another weekend course at another level. It's a great fun weekend but aimed at dedicated foodies that like to cook to a professional level at home.

[Keith Jones]

I am going on that course at the end of March. I went on the chef Skills Plus course last autumn. I loved it so much I want to try & step it up a level. I am not a chef but have an unhealthy inerest in food.

My objectives for the course are trying to get those finishing touches to look good, and to build on the development of flavours learned last time.

 

Enjoy,

Keith

[Celina Mann]

Thanks for reply Keith. I did gastro plus last year and although I learned loads I don't know if doing another one like it  will be enough to satisfy. Got my dates wron im also on the march one so see you there. Last time there werefolk on  the course who knew little about food so looking forward to working with fellow addicts keen to learn more. I'm travellingover from Portsmouth with my hubby who enjoys two days of reading!  See you there. Only few weeks to go yippee

[Keith Jones]

Oh good, I am trying to organise a dinner party in April to show off the new skills but it is taking me ages to decide on a menu. So I am keeping an open mind about what to cook. Hoping the course will give me some ideas.

 

See you soon.

 

Keith

[Keith Jones]

What a fantastic Weekend. It was nice to meet you, great group too.

rob and Phil rock!

When I got home I had to cook for the family, well do the veggies & stuff for my wife's stew.