University Ready 

Kitchen Confidence For The Next Stage

Our online cooking courses teach teenagers practical skills for university, college and independent living:

  • Plan & prep meals: Moving away from last-minute takeaways and instant noodles. 
  • Cook confidently: Master easy vibrant, delicious meals.
  • Eat well: Choosing nutrition that fuels late-night study sessions and active lifestyles.

Recipes for Life helps teenagers build essential kitchen confidence before they move out, gifting them practical life skills they will use throughout university and for the rest of their lives.

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FOR PARENTS 

A Skill That Lasts

You can help them choose a university.  You can help them pack.

But one of the most valuable gifts you can give before they leave home is the confidence to feed themselves well.

Recipes for Life teaches practical skills they'll use every week for years to come.

Why Learn to Cook Before University?

SAVE 

MONEY

Spend less on takeaways & eat well for less.

EAT

HEALTHIER

Enjoy balanced meals that fuel body & mind.

BE

INDEPENDENT

Gain confidence & feel more in control.      

SHOP

SMARTER

Learn to shop efficiently & reduce waste.

COOK

TOGETHER

Impress flatmates & enjoy food with friends.

LIFE

SKILLS

Skills that last a lifetime, long after university.

What Students Will Learn

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • Knife skills
  • Food preparation
  • Food safety
  • Kitchen organisation
  • Time management 

 

 

EVERYDAY MEALS

  • Stir fries
  • Curries
  • Pasta dishes
  • Burgers & fajitas
  • Traybakes & more

 

 

LIFE SKILLS

  • Meal planning
  • Budget-friendly cooking
  • Shopping efficiently
  • Using leftovers
  • Cooking for friends

 

Why Round Table Cookery?

  • Structured learning, not just recipes.
  • Step-by-step courses that build real kitchen confidence.
  • Pre-recorded video tutorials taught by a professional chef. 
  • Go-to recipes you can learn anywhere, anytime, on any device.
  • Designed for teenagers, trusted by parents.

REAL SKILLS FOR REAL LIFE

Choose Your Course

 

RECIPES FOR LIFE

LEVEL 1

Perfect for beginners.  Build confidence with essential techniques & everyday meals.

 
Start Today: £75

 

RECIPES FOR LIFE

LEVEL 2

Expand your skills. Move past the basics and learn to tackle more advanced dishes with confidence.

Start Today: £75

 

LEVELS 1 & 2

COMPLETE

The ultimate preparation for university life. Master vital skills, gain confidence, & learn to live independently.

Start Today: £130

 

Recipes For Life

Level 1


  • Quesadillas, Guacamole & Salsa, Bruschetta
  • Sponge Cakes, Cupcakes 
  • Pasta sauces
  • Breakfast - Pancakes, Eggs, Granola 
  • Tikka, Teriyaki
  • Scones, Seasonal Fruit Crumble
  • Nachos, Tacos, Burrito bowls
  • Tikka Masala, Veggie Curry
  • Chewy Cookies, Cookie Dough Dessert 
  • Gyros, Fajitas, Steak & Chips
  • Stir Fry
  • Rocky Road, Brownies, Blondies
  • Spaghetti bolognese, Veggie & bean chilli, Chilli Con Carne

 

Recipes For Life

Level 2


  • Soup & Cheesy Croutons
  • Banana Bread, Blueberry Muffins  
  • Pasta Bake, Sausage & Mash
  • Meringues, Mousse
  • Burgers & Chips, Falafel Wraps
  • Sausage Rolls, Cheese Straws
  • Chicken Burgers, Katsu Curry
  • Sticky Toffee, Lava Cake
  • Creamy Chicken/Veggie Pie,  Filo Pie/Shepherd's Pie
  • Paella, Risotto, Jambalaya
  • Flatbreads, Tear & Share, Homemade Pizza
  • Thai Curry, South Indian Style Curry, Satay
  • Chicken/Veggie Tagine,  Classic Stew, Pot Roast Chicken

 

Frequently Asked Questions

University Is Hard Enough.

Cooking Shouldn’t Be.

 

Give your teenager one of the few skills they’ll use every single day.

  • Learn to cook.

  • Save money.

  • Eat well.

  • Live independently.

 

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