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Courses for Carers - Cooking on a Budget

Course code: P04251

Subject area: Courses for Carers

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

15:00 - 17:00

Days of week:

Wednesday

Course date:

24th Sept 2025 - 22nd Oct 2025

Course location:

Online

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

Learn to cook delicious, nutritious meals on a budget! This course covers smart shopping, meal planning, and cost-effective cooking techniques to save money without sacrificing on flavour.
Learn practical strategies for eating well on a budget, from smart shopping and meal planning to batch cooking and making the most of affordable, nutritious ingredients.

Smart food shopping – Learn how to shop efficiently and save money.Meal planning & preparation – Plan ahead for balanced, budget-friendly meals.Affordable ingredients – Discover cost-effective, nutritious food choices.One-pot & batch cooking – Cook easy meals with minimal effort and waste.Healthy eating on a budget – Make nutritious meals without overspending.Storage & leftovers – Reduce waste with smart storage and creative reuse.Quick & simple recipes – Practical meal ideas for busy lifestyles.Time-saving cooking tips – Streamline meal prep for convenience and ease.

The course will be held online using Teams and your tutor will email you calendar invites prior to classes.

What next?
Enrol on another of the Courses for Carers. Oxfordshire Adult Learning offer a wide-range of similar workshops and courses, please check our website for further information.
Entry criteria
This course is provided as part of the Courses for Carers programme that has been developed in partnership with Action for Carers. It is specifically for unpaid carers who are looking after someone who has a long-term illness, special need, or impairment. No previous knowledge or experience required.
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£0.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£0.00

Learning & method assessment
The course will include a mixture of demonstration, discussion, and practical activities. The tutor will offer one-to-one support throughout the course and provide feedback.
To track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.