Heading off to university and want to cook more than toast and instant noodles? Our Off to Uni: Essential Cooking Skills course at The Artisans Kitchen & Cookery School is here to save your stomach, your budget, and your future flatmates.
This fun, hands-on three-day course is designed to build real kitchen confidence. You’ll learn how to cook simple, affordable, and genuinely tasty meals from scratch, make smart use of leftovers, and develop time-saving skills that fit perfectly around student life. Expect practical cooking, plenty of tasting, and recipes you’ll actually want to make again once term starts.
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn how to cook easy, budget-friendly meals using everyday ingredients, perfect for student shopping trips. We’ll cover batch cooking and basic meal planning so you can eat well without spending all your loan in week one. You’ll gain confidence using leftovers creatively (goodbye food waste), pick up essential cooking techniques like frying, roasting and boiling, and learn some basic baking skills, including bread and simple desserts that are guaranteed to impress.
Why you should take this class
Because cooking for yourself shouldn’t feel intimidating or boring. This course gives you independence, confidence, and practical life skills you’ll use every week at uni. You’ll save money, eat better, and avoid living off beige freezer food. Plus, being the person who can actually cook is a guaranteed social win in shared kitchens.
What’s on the menu
Expect classic student-friendly favourites and versatile meals you can mix and match throughout the week. Dishes include hearty one-pan meals, comforting chilli, homemade pizza, quick ramen-style bowls, fresh bread, and simple bakes. Everything is designed to be affordable, adaptable, and easy to recreate in student accommodation.
Perfect for
Students aged 17+ heading to university, young adults moving out for the first time, and anyone who wants to learn how to cook simple, affordable meals without stress. Ideal for beginners, no prior cooking experience needed.
Book your spot today
Book early to get uni-ready with skills that will last far beyond freshers’ week. It’s the ultimate confidence boost before moving away from home and your future self will thank you.
📍 Location: The Timber Barn, Nr Liss, Hampshire GU33 6HG
Have a question about the class, suitability, or what to expect on the day? Get in touch, we’re happy to help and look forward to welcoming you.
