1 & 2 Week Courses at The Avenue Cookery School

Going to university, doing DofE Gold, want to kick start a career in a Chalet or just in cookery in general, or maybe you want to make your time in the kitchen easier and more enjoyable, well, our 1 & 2-week courses are for you.
From beginners to those who already have the basics covered, you will find something for you!

2-Week Chef/Host Cooking Course – £2,195
Get job-ready with our hugely popular, hands-on 2-Week Chef/Host Cooking Course, ideal for anyone looking to cook and host professionally.
Launch your culinary and hosting career with confidence!
10 Days – see below for times and drop-down menu for dates
Variety of dishes – see menu plan from page 6-18 here
Details
Basic Cooking Days – £270
Desperate to cook but don’t really know how? No time to take our full, week-long course? No problemo! Come and join our hands-on Basic Cooking Days for a day full to the brim with tips and tricks of the trade.
8 Hours (9am – 5pm) – see drop-down menu for dates
Variety of dishes – see the week-long menu from page 8 here
If you are looking to book multiple classes click here.
Details
Basic to Brilliant Cooking Course, 2 weeks – £2,095
Our hands-on Basic to Brilliant Cooking Course does exactly what it says on the tin, taking you from the very basics in the first week to bloomin’ brilliant in the second week. You will leave with a level of kitchen confidence you didn’t think possible in just 2-weeks!
10 Days – see below for times and drop-down menu for dates
Variety of dishes – see menu plan from page 6-18 here
Details
Chalet Host Cooking Course, 2 week – £2,195
Join our hugely popular and engaging two-week Chalet Host Cooking Course, designed to equip you with all the essential skills needed to become a successful chalet host.
You’ll gain practical experience in:
Chalet-style cooking techniques
Meal planning and budgeting
Hosting and guest management
Professional cleaning and hygiene standards
Whether you’re preparing for a ski season job or launching a career in hospitality, this hands-on training course provides the skills and confidence to thrive in a real chalet environment.
10 Days – see below for times and drop-down menu for dates
Variety of dishes – see menu plan from page 6-18 here
Details
Duke of Edinburgh Residential Course, 5 days – £1485
Are you looking to complete your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and want to combine your residential with learning to cook? Well, then you are in luck! We are a DofE AAP (Approved Activity Provider) who hold a fun and relaxed 5-day hands-on Gold Residential Course, with cooking in the days followed by group evening activities and dinner.
5 Days – see below for times and drop-down menu for dates**
Variety of dishes – see menu plan from page 7-12 here
Details
Intermediate Cookery Course, 1 week – £1,145
Take your cooking to the next level with our hands-on 1-week Intermediate Cookery Course in London—perfect for confident home cooks and aspiring professionals.
Explore the full course details to see how you can elevate your culinary game
5 Days – see below for times and drop-down menu for dates
Variety of dishes – see menu on page 13-18 here
Details
Intermediate Cooking Days – £300
Our hands-on Intermediate Cooking Days are perfect if you have already mastered the basics and are looking to improve your skillset and increase your recipe repertoire but don’t have a full week to give to our week-long Intermediate Course.
8 Hours (9am – 5pm) – see drop-down menu for dates
Variety of dishes – see the week-long menu from page 14 here
If you are looking to book multiple classes click here.
Details
Off to Uni Cookery Course, 1 week – £995
Going to university? Fend off a life of takeaways by booking yourself or your hungry child on to this 5-day hands-on Off to Uni Cookery Course in order to learn how to cook delicious and nutritious food on a university budget!
5 Days – see below for times and drop-down menu for dates
Variety of dishes – see menu plan from page 7-12 here
Details
The Really Useful Course, 1 week – £995
This Really Useful Course is a 5-day course and is great for those who want to learn how to cook from the basics or want to get the professional training to get rid of any bad habits. Our hands-on Really Useful Course will teach you a whole host of useful tips and tricks to move you away from bad cooking for good!
5 Days – see below for times and drop-down menu for dates
Variety of dishes – see menu plan from page 7-12 here
Details
Yacht Host Course, 2 weeks – £2,195
Set sail on a new career with our exciting, hands-on 2-Week Yacht Host Course, designed to prepare you for life aboard private or chartered yachts.
Your journey to becoming a confident yacht host starts here!
10 Days – see below for times and drop-down menu for dates
Variety of dishes – see menu plan from page 6-18 here
Details

1 & 2-Week Courses