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The first in a series of cooking classes over the Academic year. These classes are for chefs who are interested in different food trends who would like to spend time with chefs at their restaurant kitchens and learn authentic recipes (that can be scaled for larger catering).

Overview

Who is this for? 

Chefs, amateur cooks, menu planners / creators and anyone interested in increasing their recipe bank!

Why should I take part?

You will spend time with like minded colleagues from the industry, using authentic recipes under the guidance of chefs who have authentic knowledge of the ingredients and menu items. After cooking your menu, you will consume the food you have created and take away the recipes from the day to take back to your institution.

 

Dipna Anand at the Brilliant restaurantDipna

"Welcome to my vibrant culinary world, where tradition meets innovation. My passion for cooking was kindled in the bustling kitchens of my family's acclaimed Indian restaurant (The Brilliant in Southall), where age-old recipes have been passed down through generations. This is our flag-ship eatery where my father Gulu leads at the forefront and my brother Shanks and I continue the family tradition and strive to take the 'Brilliant' name even further. As a chef, author, and culinary instructor, I extend a warm invitation to food enthusiasts to explore my diverse array of recipes, cooking classes, and gastronomic insights. Explore the site to discover mouth-watering recipes, engaging cooking tutorials, my latest projects and collaborations, an insight into my cookery school and also my very own e-shop. Welcome to a world where every dish tells a story.

The Brilliant isn't just a restaurant; it's an institution that has flourished into a cornerstone of the community. Renowned for its rich blend of traditional Punjabi cuisine with unique Kenyan specialities, The Brilliant has carved out a niche that transcends ordinary dining experiences. The flavours here are as much about heritage as they are about spice, crafted from recipes that have travelled continents and been lovingly passed down through generations."

How will it help me?

During the event, you will...

  • Get hands-on demonstration of recipes
  • Understand Punjabi cuisine with unique Kenyan specialities
  • Develop your skills with an authentic culinary expert
  • Engage with like-minded colleagues and enjoy the fruits of your labour

Following the event, you will...

  • Take away the scaleable recipes 

  • Be able to replicate the menu at your institution (as well as at home!)

    Dipna 1

What’s included?

  • All ingredients and utensils required for the session
  • Lunch and refreshments (from the recipe you produce)
  • A copy of the recipes and ingredients list

What’s not included?

  • Travel to and from the development day

Dipna's Brilliant Restaurant is in Southall - a 15 minute train ride from Euston and 10 minutes walk from Southall train station.

Dipna 2

Itinerary:

09:30 Introductions and theory

10:00 Practical

12:30 Lunch

13:30 End of session

Additional classes will be available for more global food trends including, West African, Korean and Nigerian over the 24/25 Academic year. Full members can select the option of £100 and this will give access to 3 classes from the series.

 

 

Pricing

Full Member
£49.00
Associate/Affiliate Member
£99.00
Other/Non-Member
£149.00

Location

72-76 Western Road
Southall Middlesex UB2 5DZ

FAQs

  • I can’t see a particular course/training, can you run it?

    If you are interested in receiving training that is not already offered by TUCO Academy, pop us an email or give us a call and we will see if we can source it for you. By going through TUCO Academy you will be able to purchase the training at a subsidised rate and if you can offer the training to other members it will reduce the cost further. 

    Does this answer your question? If not, you can contact us directly.

  • Can I request a course or development day be held at my organisation?

    The TUCO Academy has worked hard to offer all training at a subsidised price, agreeing reduced corporate contract rates with hotels etc. - yet still understands the benefits of in-house training. To that end, working alongside the professional trainers, TUCO Academy can arrange for events to be held at your own institution, for no extra cost. 

    Does this answer your question? If not, you can contact us directly.

  • Who can use the training with TUCO Academy?

    All professional development events are available for ANY staff in institutions who are members of TUCO, not just employees in the hospitality, catering and commercial services department.

    Does this answer your question? If not, you can contact us directly.

  • Can I book on behalf of someone else in my organisation?

    Yes – the person making the booking doesn’t have to attend.

    Does this answer your question? If not, you can contact us directly.

  • How do I pay for my professional development event?

    You can opt to pay by credit card on the booking form directly or select to pay by invoice. If you need to submit a purchase order this can be entered in the booking form.

    Does this answer your question? If not, you can contact us directly.

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