What Makes Our DofE-Approved Cooking Courses the Best Choice?
My daughter completed the Starting Off cooking course as part of her Duke of Edinburgh award. The course taught her some brilliant basic recipes which she enjoyed cooking and the whole family enjoyed eating! I would LOVE to use this cookery school in the future to help develop mine or my families cookery skills and I would 100% recommend. Thank you!!!
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All courses 3 months (13 weeks)
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Total flexibility for when and where you cook
Flexible for dietary needs
Take it at a pace that suits you
Suitable for home-schooling
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"Do it yourself "
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Best value & easy! £60
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"Videos Only Course"
Most popular! £90
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"with Be"
Hugely rewarding & supportive with great testimonials! £165
DIY Course
This option is perfect for students doing their bronze DofE cooking skills. You need to check with your school DofE coordinator first as you will need a suitable adult to assess your cooking (neighbour, grandparent, guardian,
friend's parent etc).
Videos for Life
Photo pack
Recipe pack
Hazards in the Kitchen
Food Hygiene
Ideas for using recipes in other dishes
How to read a recipe
Self-assessment guidance form
Please note:
There is no Approved Activity Provider Assessor Report provided with this course.
Videos only Course
Instruction guide
Videos for Life
Photo pack
Recipe pack
Hazards in the kitchen
Food Hygiene
Ideas for using recipes in other dishes
Extra videos & documents (setting up kitchen, how to read a recipe, introduction to knives, chopping an onion)
Equipment lists
Assessor Report provided
DofE with Be
Fully supported course, with Be
Zoom introduction call
Start/finish to suit your diary
Instruction guide
Videos for Life
Photo pack
Recipe pack
Hazards in the kitchen
Food Hygiene
Ideas for using recipes in other dishes
Extra videos & documents (setting up kitchen, how to read a recipe, introduction to knives, chopping an onion)
Equipment lists
Recipe evidence submitted via Whatsapp or email with feedback from Be
Personalised support
Certificate
Assessor Report provided
Be's helpful DofE Cookery Course guide:
Work through the following questions to help you choose the right course:
1. What level skill are you doing? Bronze/Silver or Gold?
This should be easy to answer! On to the next question....
2. How long would you like to do your skill for: 3/6/12/18 months?
This choice will be dictated by the award level you are doing and you will be able to choose the length accordingly. If you are unsure, scroll down the page to find out what DofE say.
Typically a bronze student will start with a 3 month course. If you decide you are enjoying it, you can easily extend to 6 months.
Each course is 3 months long, so you just keep adding a new course for the length of skill you wish to have.
I am delighted to offer a 10% discount if you book all your courses together. It saves me admin time! Email Be here for discount code.
For ease of booking multiple courses to make use of the discount, please use this link:
MULTIPLE COURSE BOOKING PAGE (Note: this page is being created right now, please email Be for urgent multiple bookings!)
3. Would you like to do a cheaper 'Do it yourself (DIY)' course or do you need an Approved Activity Provider (AAP)?
The DIY option:
Going down the 'DIY' route is a very useful way to save some money, which I am all for!
If you are doing your bronze award and have a neighbour or other appropriate adult who does not live at home to assess your cooking, you may not need an Approved Activity Provider.
This is a really easy way to run your course and is cheaper, but please check with your school DofE coordinator before purchasing your course.
A useful self-assessment sheet download is available on the course portal to help you log your cooking successfully.
If you would like a DIY course, CLICK HERE to choose and book your course (£60).
4. Why would I need an AAP?
The DofE has approved that all Be in the Kitchen opportunities meet DofE sectional requirements.
Many families choose this option as it takes away the stress and provides an interactive and supportive way for teenagers to learn a new skill.
By choosing an AAP, you can ensure that your course is stress-free as it will provide the structure to complete the skill in a timely manner.
When your course is complete, the paperwork is dealt with by 'Be in the Kitchen' and uploaded to the DofE portal.
Be in the Kitchen will always be on hand to support you along the way.
5. What happens when I have booked my course?
Receive confirmation and welcome email.
Receive log-in details and online access to the course.
Find the 'Course Instruction Guide' which will provide everything you need to know about how to do your course.
Have fun and enjoy learning how to cook new recipes!
Thank you for reading this!
FAQ'S
How does a DofE cooking skills course work?
If you follow the steps above on this page, this will help get you started. Having chosen your course, just follow the simple instruction guide to get going, then submit your evidence on time at the end. It's easy!
Can my teenager complete cooking as their DofE Skills section?
Yes! This is a brilliant life skill. They can do it for 3, 6, 12 or 18 months, depending on their Bronze, Silver or Gold level.
How long does a DofE cooking course take?
The courses can be 3, 6, 12 or 18 months; however, you can take breaks along the way for half-term and holidays. You can also take a break between courses if you are extending beyond 3 months.
When can I start my DofE course?
Today! Or exactly when it suits you. Everything you need to get going is available as soon as you book the course. We shall need your registration form submitted with all your details and when you'd like to start.
You should have everything you need to know to decide on your course, but do have a browse through the testimonials which speak for themselves.
If you feel you'd like a bit more information, scroll down to read the official DofE guidance, taken from their website.
I can't wait for you to join me in my kitchen - it's fun!
Proof of the pudding - TESTIMONIALS
What the parents have to say...
Thank you for empowering and inspiring Lola to cook nutritious plant-based meals at home! She makes herself delicious lunches for school and has taken over making dinners for the family most nights of the week.
From meal planning to shopping at the farmer's market, from chopping and spicing to baking and plating, her meals are prepared with know-how and love.
Your DofE course has gives us yet another reason why we are the luckiest parents in the world to have Lola for a kid!
Thank you so much, Be. I personally have really enjoyed watching her create and learn through this course. The recipes were varied and delicious, and the delivery of the course was simple and clear.
Thank you soooo much, Be, for your support and, in particular, for the lightning-quick response on this final section.
Matthew has learnt loads (and I have also benefited as my cooking skills are very limited!). This has provided the structure and inspiration he needed. I've been recommending you to a number of Mums I know :-)
Success stories from DofE cookery students...
Thank you so much for my feedback I really enjoyed it the recipes you sent me, they were really tasty but relatively simple to remember, i think they will be useful if I go to university or if i’m home alone for awhile to make. I’d say the banana protein pancakes were definitely the most fun to make as-well as the most tasty. Today my Dad made the granola again he really enjoyed it!
Thank you so much, it has been so much fun to cook these recipes. Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing this with me! I loved this class and it has really developed my skills in the kitchen.
Thank you so much for your continued support over these 6 months. I've enjoyed your recipes immensely and will continue to cook!
The Official DofE Guidance:
How to complete the DofE Skill section with an online cookery course:
To avoid confusion, here are the Duke of Edinburgh guidelines, from their website, for doing your Bronze, Silver or Gold skills:
Which level are you doing?
There are three levels of programme you can do which, when you’ve successfully completed them, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Sectional activities need to average an hour a week, with the first and last activities being the full section duration apart. At Bronze level, it is typical for activities to be weekly. For longer sections at Silver and Gold (potentially at Bronze, depending on the activity), it can help for the activity to be longer (in terms of hours per session) but less often.
Bronze
Skills section: 3 months (+ an optional 3 months)
You also have to spend an extra three months on one of the Volunteering, Physical or Skills sections. It’s your choice which one and, though you can change your mind later, you should decide which section you want to do for longer at the beginning..
Silver
Physical and Skills sections: One section for 6 months and the other section for 3 months
Gold
Physical and Skills sections: One section for 12 months and the other section for 6 months
NOTE: If you jump in with the silver or gold award, there will be an additional requirement, details can be found on the DofE website under 'timescales'.
Watch the video below to help you choose the course that is perfect for you!
If you are not sure whether you would like to cook for longer than 3 months, that is fine.
Just see how you get on and if you are enjoying it all, then you can add on another course when you are ready.
Just let me know before I sign you off!
If you have any questions at all, just book a call or send me an email,
I'd love to help you join my Virtual kitchen!
Can't wait to see you soon! Be x
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