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Successful Sauces

This course is suitable for students aged 19 and over.

Being able to create your own sauces from scratch is one of the cornerstones of classic cookery.

This short course will cover both sweet and savoury sauces, from a classic sauce Diane and fresh egg custard, to a more complicated liaison sauce. During this course you will develop your skills and culinary palette to become more confident and successful in sauce making for sweet and savoury dishes.

When will I start the course and how long will it take?

This course is due to start on Thursday 8th February 2024. You will attend college on Thursday evening from 6.00pm - 9.00pm, for one week.

The course takes place at St Helens College, Town Centre Campus, St Helens, WA10 1PP.

What will I study?

You will discover the difference between flour-based, pan, emulsion, reduction and composite sauces, learning fool proof tips for culinary success.

You will study alongside like-minded people in classes delivered by our friendly, expert tutors and chefs.

How is it assessed?

There is no formal assessment. You will be given feedback based on your progress with suggestions and guidance for areas for improvement.

As with all our leisure courses the main emphasis is to come and enjoy!

Do I need any previous qualifications to start this course?

There are no formal entry requirements. The course is suitable for all levels of ability.

You will need to wear strong, flat sensible shoes and bring along an apron, tea towel, and an oven glove.

Please bring along a container to take what you have made home with you.

What are the course fees?

You may be eligible for Community Learning funding if you have not recently participated in a similar Community Learning programme, or received any other recent government funded training.

There are a number of fee options for this course including:

  • If you are unemployed - FREE
  • If you are employed - £40

The course price is inclusive of all of the ingredients that you will need for each session.

What can I go on to do once I have completed this course?

You may wish to progress onto an accredited qualification in this subject, which will allow you to practice your skills in the industry.

Are you ready to apply?

Are you

ready to apply?

Simply fill in our online form here.

However, if you still have questions in relation to this course and wish to receive further information, please submit your enquiry here.


Please note, we have taken our utmost care to describe and show course information as accurately as possible. St Helens College reserves the right to amend, remove and add courses in the future. This information cannot be considered contractual and advertised course fees are subject to change.

Ref: Jen McGill

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