Open Air Teaching
Commercial Kitchen
Next to The Walled Garden is our Commercial Standard Kitchen. The kitchen has been fully fitted with commercial grade appliances, utensils and accessories, and there always seems to be willing young hands to help out when there are cakes to be made! Here too the students will cater for small numbers to larger groups and the kitchen fits well for utilising all fresh produce from the garden. The kitchen is also well equipped for pressing fruit for juices and the preparation of tasty jams and chutneys.
But the kitchen has also found a place for more personalised partnership. When a student (we’ll call him John) first came to Tickwood with his carer Sarah, he seemed to be at a loss to find some interest. Through Tickwood Trustee Pam, John expressed interest in two things – movies and food. Pam couldn’t keep up with his insatiable appetite for the latest movie, but she did set about showing John how to prepare for himself a good, wholesome meal – a task he now thoroughly enjoys.
John visited Tickwood’s Commercial Kitchen every week to prepare his own lunch, and on occasion, with a little help from Pam and Sarah, a special lunch for staff members of Tickwood and VIP visitors from his own school. From a big lad who was a little lost – to a big lad who makes mean meat pies John adds that twinkle of success which makes Tickwood a very special place. Tickwood really does create opportunities to shine …
