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Duke of Edinburgh Skills for Young Chefs
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Murray Slinn - Head Tutor
- Join the program for 3 or 6 months to fit it around your other D of E commitments.
- Foundational techniques that turn a couple of hours per week into a practical skill that will set you up for life.
- Have fun in the process!
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Years in Catering Experience
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Years as A Chef Coach
1000+
Successful Students
#1: Part 1 (3 months)
Embark on a 13-week culinary adventure designed specifically for Duke of Edinburgh participants. This course offers students the chance to get started in the kitchen safely, hone their knife skills, and begin to build an impressive repertoire of delicious recipes.
What You'll Experience:
- Weekly Video Sessions: Each week, you'll gain access to a new set of video-based lessons on our Private Chef Academy platform, guiding you step-by-step through cooking various recipes. Expect 1-2 hours of cooking, including cleanup, per week.
- Reoccurring Principles of Cookery: Our unique learning system breaks down essential culinary principles into easily digestible modules, mirroring those taught in culinary institutes worldwide, but with a lot less faff!
- Digital Workbook: Upon enrollment, you'll receive a digital workbook template containing all the recipes in advance (for the full 6 months). Use this template to create a personalized cookbook, a cherished keepsake from the course. You can download or print it at any time. This workbook also forms the basis for your assessment for the Duke of Edinburgh report from your tutor and is a requirement of the course.
- Community Support: Gain guidance, support, and feedback from our private Facebook community, connecting with fellow students and instructors.
- Certificate of Completion: Successfully finish the final week to earn a Certificate of Completion, a testament to your newfound culinary skills.
#2: Part 2 (3 months)
Advanced Cookery Course for Duke of Edinburgh Students.
What You'll Experience:
- Advanced Weekly Video Sessions: Follow on from part 1 with the next set of video lessons that take your cooking skills to the next level. Expect around 2 hours of cooking, including cleanup, per week.
- Expand Your Digital Workbook: Continue using your digital workbook and expand your personalized cookbook, which remains a valuable keepsake and forms the basis for your assessment for the Duke of Edinburgh report from your tutor.
- Advanced Certificate of Completion: Successfully complete the final week to earn an Advanced Certificate of Completion, showcasing your elevated culinary skills.
#3: Additional Bonus Tools and Resources
Boost your culinary journey with these additional tools & resources
What You'll Experience:
- Our Complete Recipe Collection: Enjoy a digital copy of our cookery school's 300-page recipe collection, featuring over 100 video demonstrations of our dishes.
- Knife Selection and Sharpening: Learn how to choose, sharpen, and expertly use chef's knives for precise and efficient cutting.
- Exclusive Knife Discount: Enjoy a special 40% discount on our favourite knives, elevating your culinary experience to the next level of expertise.
- Master Food Photography: Our masterclass will teach you how to capture stunning food pictures using just your smartphone.
#1: Part One (3 months)
Embark on a 13-week culinary adventure designed specifically for Duke of Edinburgh participants. This course offers students the chance to get started in the kitchen safely, hone their knife skills, and begin to build an impressive repertoire of delicious recipes.
What You'll Experience:
- Weekly Video Sessions: Each week, you'll gain access to a new set of video-based lessons on our Private Chef Academy platform, guiding you step-by-step through cooking various recipes. Expect 1-2 hours of cooking, including cleanup, per week.
- Reoccurring Principles of Cookery: Our unique learning system breaks down essential culinary principles into easily digestible modules, mirroring those taught in culinary institutes worldwide, but with a lot less faff!
- Digital Workbook: Upon enrollment, you'll receive a digital workbook template containing all the recipes in advance (for the full 6 months). Use this template to create a personalized cookbook, a cherished keepsake from the course. You can download or print it at any time. This workbook also forms the basis for your assessment for the Duke of Edinburgh report from your tutor and is a requirement of the course.
- Community Support: Gain guidance, support, and feedback from our private Facebook community, connecting with fellow students and instructors.
- Certificate of Completion: Successfully finish the final week to earn a Certificate of Completion, a testament to your newfound culinary skills.
#2: Part Two (3 months)
Advanced Cookery Course for Duke of Edinburgh Students.
What You'll Experience:
- Advanced Weekly Video Sessions: Follow on from part 1 with the next set of video lessons that take your cooking skills to the next level. Expect around 2 hours of cooking, including cleanup, per week.
- Expand Your Digital Workbook: Continue using your digital workbook and expand your personalized cookbook, which remains a valuable keepsake and forms the basis for your assessment for the Duke of Edinburgh report from your tutor.
- Advanced Certificate of Completion: Successfully complete the final week to earn an Advanced Certificate of Completion, showcasing your elevated culinary skills.
#3: Additional Bonus Tools and Resources
Boost your culinary journey with these additional tools & resources
Additional Benefits:
- Our Complete Recipe Collection: Enjoy a digital copy of our cookery school's 300-page recipe collection, featuring over 100 video demonstrations of our dishes.
- Knife Selection and Sharpening: Learn how to choose, sharpen, and expertly use chef's knives for precise and efficient cutting.
- Exclusive Knife Discount: Enjoy a special 40% discount on our favourite knives, elevating your culinary experience to the next level of expertise.
- Master Food Photography: Our masterclass will teach you how to capture stunning food pictures using just your smartphone.
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Duke of Edinburgh Skills for Young Chefs
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3 months : €125 (~£99)
6 months : €249 (~£199)
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We're confident that our course will kickstart your culinary journey.
We believe that this course offers EXCEPTIONAL VALUE for money, and we stand by it with our 7-day money-back guarantee.
If for any reason you're not completely satisfied within the first week of signing up to the course, simply contact our support team @ mail@privatechefacademy.net, and we'll promptly refund your full purchase price.
We're committed to your satisfaction and success, and we're excited to have you join us on this culinary adventure risk-free.
100% RISK FREE FOR YOU TO JOIN
OUR 7 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
we're confident that our 'Ultimate Home Cooking Upgrade Course' will transform your culinary journey.
We believe that this course offers EXCEPTIONAL VALUE for moneu, and we stand by it with our 7-day money-back guarantee.
If for any reason you're not completely satisfied within the first week of signing up to the course, simply contact our support team @ mail@privatechefacademy.net, and we'll promptly refund your full purchase price.
We're committed to your satisfaction and success, and we're excited to have you join us on this culinary adventure risk-free.
Head Tutor and mentor:
Murray Slinn
With over 25 years of experience working with kitchens across six continents and teaching cookery for 18 years, Murray's CV is crammed full of cooking and travelling adventures.
Murray's culinary expertise has taken him from renowned restaurants to freelancing in various industry sectors, including small private cruise lines, private yachts, boutique hotels, private villas, and luxury chalets. His clientele has included supermodels, Hollywood actors, and celebrity chefs, further showcasing the calibre of his culinary skills.
As a seasoned culinary instructor, he has had the privilege of mentoring and guiding over 1000 students, helping them unlock their creative potential and develop a deep understanding of the culinary arts. His patient and inspiring approach in the classroom has left an indelible mark on the lives and careers of aspiring chefs.
During the winter months, Murray takes on the role of managing the central hotel for YSE Ski and oversees a team of 20 chalet chefs. In this capacity, he is responsible for their training and performance evaluation, ensuring that the highest standards of culinary excellence are maintained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Our course is designed for your convenience. It's online, allowing you to work at your own pace, right from the comfort of your own kitchen.
The Duke of Edinburgh scheme has advised us that they are currently not onboarding any more cookery schools into their AAP program at present, however, we are still permitted to offer this course provided we state the following. We will be joining the program as soon as applications open again.
"This activity may count towards your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Skills section, but please check with your DofE Leader before booking"
Absolutely! You don't need a lot of equipment. Most tasks can be done with basic kitchen tools. We'll guide you on making the right equipment choices, so you won't waste money on unnecessary gadgets
Kitchen Equipment: You will need a well-stocked kitchen, including at least a double hob (two rings) and an oven, preferably with a grill.
Tech Access: To access course content, a smartphone or tablet is necessary.
Absolutely! This is a zero to hero course designed to help school aged students get underway in the kitchen.
Learning to cook from scratch with real ingredients makes it easier to work around dietary requirements, compared to serving processed food, however. There is one dish to make each week, these dishes make up the course requirement for assessment so unfortunately, the person with the allergy will need to sit that particular dish out.
No, our course covers a wide range of cooking styles and includes meat and fish dishes. It's designed to provide a comprehensive cooking experience across various cuisines.
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