Start your cooking journey today.

A perfect course for your DofE Skills section.

Our Aspiring Chalet Cooks - Level 1 online course has been perfectly crafted to help you take your first steps towards becoming a better cook and possibly future chalet host.  This course brings the alpine experience to you, learning to cook and present delicious dishes as if you were in a real chalet kitchen. 

Learn some simple tasty recipes and gain confidence to work safely in the kitchen. With our easy-to-follow recipe cards and video tutorials, let our expert tutors, Steve & Becky, guide you through each of the cooking tasks over the three-month programme. 

The course is the perfect choice for achieving your Bronze or Silver Skills section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and upon completion you will receive an assessor’s report for your DofE portfolio and a certificate of completion.

If you’d like to continue your journey, you can progress onto Level 2, an additional three-month course that builds on your skills and supports you in completing the Gold Skills section.

  

Ready to start cooking?

Sometimes you just know its right for you. If so, click the button below to enroll. If you want to find out more keep reading...

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Why Fresh Tracks?

Why learning with us is a good choice.

Here at Fresh Tracks we take pride in delivering top quality training and pride in seeing our students progress and succeed with their individual goals.  Here is what set's us apart:


  • Expert Tutors - taught by Steve & Becky who have 15 years of chalet hosting experience.


  • Self paced online learning - access the course at home in your own time and work at your own pace.  


  • Affordable and easy to follow course material - great value for money with content that has a clear structure and makes learning fun.


  • Access via dedicated mobile app - course material viewable via our dedicated mobile app makes cooking at home easy and convenient.


  • Award winning cookery school - 5-star feedback from students has seen us achieve a number awards for our courses.


  • Approved Activity Provider for the DofE - proud to be recognised by DofE as a Skills provider to help young people achieve their Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.


What's on the menu?

Here's a taste of what you will be cooking on the course.

  • Tasty breakfasts recipes including pancakes and bacon

  • Afternoon tea treats such as rocky road and Victoria jam sponge

  • Simple starters like soups and salads which are easy to prepare but are big on flavours

  • Traditional chalet meals including the classics like coq au vin and tartiflette

  • Crowd pleasing desserts such as a cheesecake and zesty lemon posset

So what's included?

We provide you with all the resources you need to carry out your cooking tasks.

  • Recipe Cards

    Easy to view in the App or print PDF versions. Includes ingredients and simple to follow methods.

  • Video Tutorials

    Watch as the tutors guide you through the recipes with their engaging demo's.

  • Step-by- Step Instructions

    Where there are multiple recipes to follow, use these step-by-step instructions to learn how to combine them together.

  • Course Logbook

    Complete for your own records to show your progress through the course.

  • Printable Certificate

    A downloadable and printable certificate on successful completion.

  • Skills Bank

    Access a variety of short videos covering some basic skills used during the course.

Let's Get You Enrolled

If your mouth is watering thinking of all the tasty dishes and meals you are going to prepare then click the link below and start your cooking journey today.

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FAQ's

Got a question? See if we have answered it below.

  • Who is this course for?

    This course is for anyone wanting to improve their cooking skills. You do not need to have any previous cooking experience. The "theme" for the course is chalet style cooking, so is primarily aimed at students who are potentially interested in working as a chalet host in the future, but it would suit anyone interested in this style of catering. It has also been designed so it meets the requirements of the Skills section of the DofE award. As a stand alone course it can be used for the Bronze or Silver award (as it is 3 months in duration) and if combined with the Level 2 it can be used for the Bronze, Silver or Gold Skills award (as it would equate to 6 months learning).

  • How old do I have to be to do this course?

    This course is suitable for students aged 14+ completing their Duke of Edinburgh Skills section, or anyone aged 14+ looking to improve their cooking skills. Anyone under the age of 18 will have to complete the parental consent form prior to commencing the cooking lessons.

  • How long does it take to complete?

    The course take 13 weeks to complete. One recipe, or meal, is released per week requiring around 1-2 hours of cooking commitment.

  • What are the benefits of doing this course?

    This course will help you build your cooking skills and knowledge. It will allow you to gain experience and confidence in the kitchen, as well as be a fun and rewarding activity. You will gain a sense of achievement on completion of the course and this can be used as part of your Duke of Edinburgh Skills section.

  • What cooking equipment will I need?

    To complete the course you will need some general items of kitchen equipment. It is anticipated that you will have most of these at home. The basic items are set out in the course instructions booklet you will receive and you will need access to a hob, oven and grill.

  • Can I do this as a stand alone course?

    Yes. This is the Level 1 course and can be completed as a stand alone course and you do not need to sign up for any other courses run by Fresh Tracks Chalet Hosting and Cookery School. If you are looking to do this for your DofE Award we would recommend you check out our Level 2 Aspiring Chalet Cooks course which you can progress on to for an additional 13 weeks cooking experience.

  • What softwear/technology will I need to view the course material?

    You will need access to a smartphone, laptop or tablet to view the lessons. The course can be viewed via the dedicated Thinkific mobile App. If you want to use this you will need to download it from the App Store and sign up. Alternatively you can view the course online. To submit your assignments we would recommend you take photos on your phone so you can upload them and if you choose to complete the logbook you will need to sign up to Canva.

  • Who do I contact if I need any help?

    If at any point you are struggling with accessing any of the course material, first try refreshing your web browser. If this doesn't work, then please call 07497368663 or email [email protected] for further assistance.