First College Lincs One Day Cooking Sessions in Skegness

Introduction

First College Lincs is providing a number of free (subject to eligibility) one-day introduction to cooking sessions throughout September and October at their North Parade Centre in Skegness.

These cooking sessions all start at 9:30am and finish at around 2:30pm (approximately 6 hours).

Further information can be found below.

Number of Sessions:

Maximum number that can be attended is 3. If you need to cancel your first session due to reasonable circumstances, please let them know.  If you fail to attend your first session without telling them, you will not be able to attend again. They have other people that may have wanted your space.

Fees (if applicable):

None if eligibility is met

Entry requirements:

None, need to meet personal eligibility criteria.

• Aged 19 and over
• If employed earn under £25,000
• If unemployed proof of benefit claim
• Retired/Voluntary or Self Employed

What you need to bring:

• Drink, snacks and packed lunch.
• Please wear sensible shoes, if long hair please tie it back.
• Please make them aware of any physical disabilities or health issues.
• Please bring your National Insurance Number.
• Please bring a form of ID e.g. Birth Certificate, Passport, driving licence, Bank statement and card.

Resources used:

• You will be provided with and apron.
• You will be able to take your cooking home.
• This is a practical session cooking in the training kitchen.

How you will learn:

Following the tutors’ instructions and recipe’s, working a communicating with other learners. Measuring, weighing, using time and learning temperatures.

How your progress will be recorded:

The tutor will observe and support you to create the final recipe’s.

Assessment methods:

This is non accredited learning, there is no formal assessment or final exam.

Course learning outcomes:

• Completed dishes from the recipe used that are acceptable to eat and well presented.
• Communication, teamwork, confidence building, maths used in a kitchen
• Hygiene and health and safety in a kitchen.

What can you do after this course (course progression routes):

• Level 1 Food preparation and cooking
• Food Safety
• Food Allergen
• Functional Skills

Upcoming Courses

Wednesday 21st October 2026: Cooking for Wellbeing – Chick Dishes – Hunters Chicken and Chicken Pasta Bake

Monday 26th October 2026: Confidence in Cooking – Biscuits and Cookies – Smartie and Orange Cookies, Shortbread

Venue

First College, North Parade, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 1BY

Contact Information

Julie Middleton: Send an email to Julie.middleton@firstcollegelincs.co.uk or call 01754 610197.

Peggy Middleton: Send an email to peggy.middleton@firstcollegelincs.co.uk or call 01507 601122.