The aim

1) Prepare desserts are from the ingredients in the "Ready, Steady, Cook" goody bag.

2) Although this is a competition, the aim is to be an enjoyable cooking evening, where Scouts will learn a bit AND have a good meal together.

Planning

1) The week before, each patrol discuss what to cook from lists. There may be cook books available, or bring in some suggestions, your own recipes and cookbooks.

• a) Many recipes can be simplified: consult leaders.
• b) Food must be able to be cooked within the time available – see below
• c) Cooking will mainly be on gas stoves. There is ONE oven, but ask about including a course that needs it.

2) On the planning evening, patrol members need to bring in possible recipes. The patrol can then decide exactly what to prepare.

3) PLs arrange to contact any scouts not here the planning week.

The cooking evening

1) The HQ will open at 7.15 p.m., but it is up to the patrol to decide when it starts. You must start eating by 8.15 p.m. so that we can be cleared up by 9.00 p.m.

2) Everyone needs to bring eating utensils, plates, mug etc.

2) Everyone needs to bring eating utensils, plates, mug etc.

4) Remember the table presentation: layout etc. All bring plates, cutlery. How about a well written, or typed menu, so the judges know what you are serving. Even a tablecloth????????

6) Pots, pans, utensils: patrols should know what is available in the Group stores (basic pots, frying pans and utensils). Apart from that, borrow from home.

Judging will be based on

1. Menu: variety, quality and not too easy

2. Patrol working together: everyone contributing?

3. Resulting meal: taste and look good?

4. Presentation: for example, look of the table, written menu