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Jamie’s Ministry of Food 8-week cooking programme
The Ministry of Food eight-week cooking programme is for up to eight people, from 18 years old. Whether you are an absolute beginner or a more adventurous cook we welcome you.
We’ve partnered with Jamie’s Ministry of Food to deliver their eight-week cooking programme with delicious Ministry of Food recipes.
You will meet from 1-2.30pm each Monday for eight 1½ hour lessons. We will provide all the ingredients and equipment, and at the end of each session you can take home a delicious dish that you cooked yourself.
Each week there will be a different nutritional message and exciting recipes for you to learn.
Classes have a ‘no pressure’ approach. We are passionate about cooking and your cooking confidence will increase with each visit.
By the end of the course you will have learnt great skills and fantastic recipes, and had a lot of fun!
| Monday 10th November 2025 | Week 1: introduction | The balanced plate | Poached egg, omelettes and one-cup pancakes |
| Monday 17th November 2025 | Week 2: chicken | The five food groups and knife skills | Chicken chow mein, or chicken fajitas with guacamole and salsa |
| Monday 24th November 2025 | Week 3: soup | Understanding salt and reading labels | Tomato, lentil & spinach, pea & mint, superb squash or minestrone soup |
| Monday 1st December 2025 | Week 4: meat | Saturated fat and protein | Meatballs with pasta, or cracking burgers with Caesar on the lighter side |
| Monday 8th December 2025 | Week 5: fish | The difference between good and bad fats | Spicy Moroccan stewed fish and lemon couscous, or crunchy fish goujons |
| Monday 15th December 2025 | Week 6: veggies | Five-a-day, importance of wholegrains | Vegetable chilli & light and fluffy rice, or tomato & basil / pea & herb risotto |
| Monday 5th January 2026 | Week 7: pizza | Portion sizes | Basic pizza dough with tomato sauce |
| Monday 12th January 2026 | Week 8: baking | Understanding sugar | Home made scones with fruit compote, or best ever fruit crumble |
Course booking
The course costs £56, which you can either pay in full up front, or you can spread the costs by paying a £21 deposit, and then £7 per week from week 2 to 6. If you choose the latter option you agree that you will still pay for all sessions. If cost would prevent you from attending the course, please get in touch with Soraya on soraya@innchurches.co.uk as bursaries may be available.