Food Preparation at Burlington House Prep School is a lively, practical subject where pupils learn the skills and confidence to cook healthy, enjoyable meals. Each week, pupils take part in hands-on cooking activities that encourage them to try new ingredients, explore different cuisines, and develop their independence in the kitchen.
What pupils learn
- Practical skills such as knife handling, measuring, weighing, mixing and baking
- How to prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks
- Exploring food from different cultures, encouraging curiosity and creativity
- Reflecting on their cooking by evaluating recipes and outcomes
- Building teamwork skills through shared cooking tasks
Why it matters
- Cooking is a lifelong skill, promoting health and independence
- The practical, multisensory nature of the subject makes it highly engaging for neurodiverse learners
- It develops fine motor skills, sequencing and organisation, and builds confidence in managing real-life tasks
- Cooking together strengthens social learning, communication and teamwork
Links to other subjects
- English – reading and following recipes, writing evaluations
- Maths – weighing, measuring and scaling ingredients
- Science – changes of state, nutrition and food safety
- PSHE / Life Skills – healthy living, independence and wellbeing
