18th Aug
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25th Aug
26th Aug
Type of Course:
Half-Day Children’s & Teen Cookery Camp
Looking for a fun, practical and educational summer holiday activity in Cornwall? The Skills for Life Cookery Camp with Jane Hutton is a hands-on cookery course designed to help children and teenagers develop essential kitchen skills, build confidence, and learn how to prepare a variety of delicious meals from scratch.
Hosted at the Truro School Cookery School, this exciting summer holiday workshop introduces young chefs to a range of valuable culinary skills, including baking, cake decorating, meal preparation, breakfast dishes, healthy cooking techniques, and kitchen organisation.
Perfect for beginners and aspiring young cooks alike, this cookery camp focuses on developing practical skills that will last a lifetime.
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Kids’ Morning Session – Young bakers will learn to make and decorate a one-bowl sponge cake, bake fruit and vegetable muffins, create a no-yeast loaf, and prepare dough for flatbreads and pizza bases. Along the way, they’ll develop essential baking skills, including weighing and measuring ingredients, mixing techniques, understanding healthy ingredient swaps, and recognising when their bakes are perfectly cooked.
Teens’ Afternoon Session – Designed for budding cooks, this session teaches the foundations of baking from scratch. Teens will make a wholesome loaf, flatbread, pizza base and cake using everyday store cupboard ingredients. These versatile recipes provide lifelong skills and confidence to create delicious homemade food with ease.
Discover how healthy snacks and desserts can be both nourishing and delicious. Young chefs will prepare nutrient-rich sweet and savoury snacks that help maintain energy levels and support growing bodies and minds.
Recipes include:
Throughout the session, participants will build confidence in measuring, mixing and food preparation while learning how nutritious ingredients can create satisfying snacks and treats.
Learning to cook quick, nutritious family meals is one of the most valuable life skills. This course teaches young chefs how to prepare wholesome meals from scratch using simple ingredients that can be adapted into a variety of everyday dishes.
Kids’ Morning Session – Children will learn how to weigh, measure and prepare ingredients efficiently so that every element is ready at the same time. They’ll cook versatile family favourites including:
These recipes provide practical skills and adaptable meal ideas for busy family life.
Teens’ Afternoon Session – Teens will learn how to create versatile base sauces and protein dishes that can be transformed into a range of meals. They’ll also discover how simple traybake recipes combining protein, vegetables, herbs and spices can make healthy, flavour-packed dinners with minimal effort—perfect for building confidence in everyday cooking.
Start the day with nutritious, homemade breakfasts that are quick, satisfying and packed with goodness. This course encourages young chefs to move beyond processed convenience foods by creating delicious breakfasts from simple, wholesome ingredients.
Kids’ Morning Session – Children will prepare nourishing breakfast favourites using fruit, oats, eggs, dairy, vegetables and meat. Recipes include:
Alongside cooking, they’ll learn to weigh, measure, mix and cook safely while discovering the nutritional benefits of the ingredients they use.
Teens’ Afternoon Session – Teens will explore creative ways to turn everyday store cupboard ingredients into healthy breakfasts and brunches. Using eggs, oats, vegetables, fruit, herbs and spices, they’ll develop practical skills and recipe ideas that make preparing delicious, balanced breakfasts simple and enjoyable.
Cooking is about more than creating delicious food. Throughout the day, students will also learn important practical kitchen skills, including:
These valuable life skills help young chefs become more independent and confident in the kitchen.
Jane Hutton is an NHS-commissioned, award-winning specialist in nutrition and everyday eating. A clinical nutritionist, nutritional therapist, chef, educator, food writer, consultant, author, and speaker, Jane is passionate about helping people stay healthy in busy modern lives.
Inspired by growing up cooking with home-grown produce, Jane developed a passion for culinary medicine and practical nutrition, leading to the creation of The Functional Food Cookery School. Her mission is to help people better understand their bodies and use food to support both physical and mental wellbeing.
Jane is also a qualified teacher and is known for making nutrition accessible and easy to understand, whether discussing hormone health, long-term wellbeing, or healthier approaches to everyday cooking.
Her work includes commissions and consultancy for the NHS, specialist clinics, charities, supplement companies, restaurants, and national media. She has also received a UK Enterprise Award for innovation in nutrition.
Location
Truro School Cookery School, Truro School Senior Site
Dates and Times
Kids Sessions (Ages 8–12)
Bakes and Cakes
18 August 2026 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Treats and Eats
19 August 2026 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Mastering Meals
25 August 2026 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Breakfast and Brunch
26 August 2026 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Teen Sessions (Ages 13–17)
Bakes and Cakes
18 August 2026 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Treats and Eats
19 August 2026 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Mastering Meals
25 August 2026 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Breakfast and Brunch
26 August 2026 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Age Groups
Kids Sessions
Ages 8–12 years
Teen Sessions
Ages 13–17 years
Recipes, teaching methods and activities will be adapted to suit each age group, ensuring all participants are appropriately challenged and supported throughout the session.
Cost
£36 per child, per half-day session
Families can choose to book individual workshops or enrol in all four sessions to give their young chef the full Skills for Life Cookery Camp experience.
Each workshop focuses on a different area of cooking, allowing children and teenagers to develop a broad range of practical kitchen skills throughout the summer holidays.
Children should bring:
As many students enjoy taking their culinary creations home to share with family and friends, we recommend bringing a snack to enjoy during the session.
Registration
All participants should register at the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
Kids Sessions (Ages 8–12)
Teen Sessions (Ages 13–17)
Collection
Kids Sessions
Teen Sessions
All collections take place from the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
If your child needs to leave early, please notify a member of staff during registration.
We aim to make our cookery courses accessible to as many young chefs as possible and can accommodate most dietary requirements, including:
If your child has any allergies, intolerances or specific dietary requirements, please contact us before booking:
Our team will be happy to discuss suitable adaptations to recipes and activities where possible.
Please note that the Truro School Cookery School is a shared teaching environment. While every effort is made to minimise risk and accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment and there is a possibility of cross-contamination.
