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Use kitchen tools safely, measure ingredients correctly and apply essential preparation methods.
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KAMA programme 05
30-Day Practical Cooking & Catering Masterclass
Build practical cooking, food preparation, menu planning, catering and food-business skills through intensive hands-on training.
30-day practical masterclassBeginner30 days
Programme outline
Learn it by making it.
The final timetable may adapt to the cohort, but these practical areas form the core learning journey.
Food preparation and cooking
Prepare and cook a range of everyday, traditional and event-ready dishes through guided practical sessions.
Food safety and hygiene
Apply safe food handling, storage, cleaning, temperature control and personal hygiene standards.
Menu planning and presentation
Plan balanced menus, calculate portions and present food professionally for different occasions.
Practical catering skills
Organise catering workflows, prepare food in quantity and manage service for small functions and events.
Business basics
Learn introductory costing, pricing, budgeting, customer service, marketing and food-business planning.
Who it is for
A strong fit if you are…
- Aspiring cooks and caterers who want practical kitchen experience
- Community members preparing to start a food or catering business
- Beginners who want structured training in cooking, hygiene and event catering
Before you begin
Entry requirements
- No professional cooking or catering experience is required
- Willingness to participate in daily hands-on kitchen activities
- Closed shoes, suitable protective clothing and strict hygiene practices are required
- Commitment to complete practical assessments and the final catering project
Your working process
Learn. Make. Review.
Teaching is connected to a practical task, and feedback is connected to work you have actually made.
Learn the craft
Understand the tools, choices and professional habits behind the work.
Build the project
Apply each lesson to an original piece rather than a disconnected exercise.
Review and refine
Present the work, receive focused feedback and strengthen the final version.
Skills you will practise
Build a usable toolkit.
Food preparation and cooking techniques
Kitchen safety and food hygiene
Menu and portion planning
Food presentation
Event catering workflow
Costing, pricing and business basics
Ready to begin?
Apply for 30-Day Practical Cooking & Catering Masterclass.
Review the intake details, then tell us about your goals and the work you want to create.