Young chefs have cooked up a treat in the kitchen while learning about the world around them.
The group of nine to 11-year-old school children spent the day at City of Bath College to learn how to cook authentic Greek cuisine.
On the menu for the Year 5 and 6 pupils from Swainswick Primary School was Greek salad and hummus, kebabs, pitta bread, lamb and onion meatballs, followed by a Baklava sweet pastry.
They wanted to learn about the distinct character of Mediterranean food and cooking traditions that date back thousands of years as part of their Ancient Greece history topic.
College lecturers guided the 20 youngsters through a series of Greek recipes before they got to sit down and enjoy their own culinary delights.
The children were also taught about the importance of kitchen hygiene and health and safety regulations.
Margaret Warne, class teacher at Swainswick Primary School, said pupils always enjoyed their ‘taster cooking days’ in the College’s kitchen.
She said: “We all had a really good time; it’s absolutely fantastic to see the pupils working in small groups on different parts of the menu.
“They were all absorbed in what they were doing and learned so many new cooking skills.
“It was a great experience for them to have a go at Greek cooking as part of their Ancient Greece topic. It helps to bring history to life for them.
“They enjoyed the cooking but probably enjoyed tasting the food even more!”
