Cooking on a Budget (5-week course) – FULL – Brighton and Hove Food Partnership

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Thursday 5 Mar 2020 - Thursday 2 Apr 2020

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Store cupboard lentils at food bank We share tasty recipes and tips for keeping healthy and well fed when time is short and budgets are tight.

In this five-week course, participants learn how to create delicious, low-cost meals with store cupboard essentials – from chilli to curry, and soups to cakes – as well as how to love (and make the most of) any leftovers. Each session includes a shared lunch.

The course will also cover key cookery skills, advice on healthy eating and nutrition and tips for smarter shopping.

Dietary information: Most recipes on this course are vegetarian and we can adapt them for vegan diets but this must be specified when booking. For any other dietary requirements, please contact us to discuss.

Booking instructions

Who can apply?

People who live in Brighton & Hove who are in receipt of a means tested benefit
We also recognize some people working, studying or otherwise are also on a low income so please contact us to have a chat

Costs:

We ask for a payment of £5 to secure your place on the course. After that we ask for donations each week towards the ingredient costs, depending what you can afford. Speak to us if cost is a barrier.

Payments can be made by BACS or in cash at our offices. The Community Kitchen, 113 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG (open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).

TO APPLY

Please complete the online form below, or download and complete our Cooking on a Budget Application Form if you are interested in attending the class. Call us on 01273 234810 if you need a paper version.

We will accept applications up until 17th February 2020. Successful applicants will be notified of their place on the course by 25th February 2020.

Contact:
Kate Donoghue, Project Support
Brighton & Hove Food Partnership
The Community Kitchen, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG
info@bhfood.org.uk / 01273 234810

Application form:

Name of person applying for the course (required)

Email address (required)

Postcode

Telephone number

Are you in receipt of a means-tested benefit? (required)
YesNo

If no, are you on a low-income/ other relevant circumstances (eg carer, disability, single parent etc)? Please explain below as we need this information to assess your application.

Please briefly describe any cooking experience you have.

What cooking facilities do you have where you live?

How did you hear about this course?

Do you have any food allergies or dietary requirements? Please note we try our best to accommodate these but we will contact you to discuss if needed.

Please tick to indicate any relevant health information:
Physical health conditionMental health conditionLearning disabilitySubstance issues

If you have ticked a box please give some details:

Please tell us about anything else which could affect your ability to work in a group so we may ensure your enjoyment and safety.

Please give us the name and phone number of someone who can be contacted in an emergency.

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If you are not the person attending the course, please give details/ your relationship.

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Location

113 Queens Rd
Brighton BN1 3XG
UK