Cookery Lessons and Skills in your home - Edinburgh & Lothians in Penicuik

Mike Barnard 

Posting for 6+ years

Penicuik

Ad ID: 33643080

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Hello

Many people are currently looking to improve their health and well being through conscious decision making over what they are consuming. Improving our ability to turn basic ingredients into a myriad of differing dishes that can please all members of the family is something that many people are seeking out at the moment. Whilst visiting cookery schools, watching videos, guides, and following new recipes is helpful, gaining confidence from one on one and small group sessions are the only way to really progress and get good value for money.

I'm Mike, and have recently moved the Edinburgh and Lothian area after finishing my BSc (Hons) in Nutrition in Nottingham. Before that I was a chef for over 12 years employed in a wide variety of environments, from Michelin * hotels and restaurants, to private households to most importantly of all a cookery school for several years. I've moved to Edinburgh to study a Masters degree (because if you're going to give up your career you may as well go the whole hog!) and am looking for those of you that are interested in not just what we eat, but how, and why.

However, I'm not just a chef but also a registered Nutritionist (UKVRN). When it comes to nutrition I will endeavour to only ever provide you with serious real information that comes from scientific consensus, I'm not one of those InstaFoodies who says kale is the be all and end all.

Cake is good....in moderation!

With my experience I can teach a wide range of subject areas around food that can help improve not only your cookery skills, but also help ensure your family eats well, and that we can work together to solve many issues that revolve around the subject of food

A not unexhaustive list of things I have taught, and worked with

- Cookery techniques and knowledge (From baking to butchery)
- Cookery skills ( Knife skills, how can I make best use of this kitchen tool?!)
- Healthy eating
- Diets (vegetarian, vegan, raw, among others)*
- Dietary adjustment - Pregnancy, reducing meat intake (aka flexitarianism), etc
- Household budgeting and food planning (daily or dinner parties)
- Hygiene in the home (How not to poison your partner or kids)

Furthermore I can also assist with anything else you might require a chef for, such as

- Catering and cooking for events and occasions
- Dinner parties
- Private & personal cooking for you and your family
- Meals for the freezer
- Cookery Clubs
- Literally anything else you might require, just contact me!

Costs - You will only ever pay for my time, plus travel and expenses (such as ingredients). I will endeavour to be fair priced, unlike that cookery class that costs £100+ for a few hours.


Thanks for reading, please don't hesitate to get in contact I can provide a CV, references, recipes, and guidance.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Mike