Booking Conditions for Taste-Italia UK Courses

  1. We require the total course price per person for cookery courses or vouchers at the time of booking.
  2. No contract exists until your payment has been received by Taste-Italia. If the payment is not received on the due date we are like-wise not obliged to continue to hold your place and are free to sell it.
  3. The descriptive statements about the condition, quality and standards of services offered are made in good faith. They are to be taken as statements of opinion and not fact. We are not liable for any difference between your opinions and those expressed on those pages.
  4. The programs offered are planned in advance. We reserve the right to make changes if, for any reason beyond our control, the named cook is not available we reserve the right to substitute with another instructor of the same ability.
  5. The classes require a minimum of six people, if we do not reach the required numbers we reserve the right to reschedule the course to another date.
  6. We have a deadline of three days from the start date for deciding whether to run the class. If this happens we will find you another class at a time that suits your diary availability.
  7. Gift vouchers are valid for 6 months from date of purchase and cannot be extended.
  8. Taste-Italia reserve the right to changes course prices to allow for market conditions.
  9. Taste-Italia guarantee not to store financial data of any kind on any of our clients or distribute it to third parties.

Cancellation policy

Short notice cancellations

If a class has been booked and you cancel within three days of the start date,
the course fee will be charged. Alternatively you can nominate another person to take your place.

You can transfer to another class without cost if you cancel up to 1 week of course start date or nominate another person to take your place on the selected course.

If we ae unable to find an alternative course within your 6 month gift voucher period then we will provide you with a complete refund.

Gift vouchers

Are dated to time of purchase and must be used within a 6 month period.

The value of your gift voucher may not cover the cost of your chosen course please check the prices when you are making your booking. Any short fall of money should be paid one week before the course date.

Safety guidelines for Taste-Italia Courses
Required reading:

  • Please do not wear open toed shoes or high heels.
  • Sensible shoes with good grip are advisable.
  • Arms and legs should be covered.
  • You will be given a full length cooking apron to use on the course.
  • Long hair must be tied back.
  • Open cuts or wounds must be adequately covered.
  • Kitchens can be dangerous places. Extra care should be taken when handling knives, hot pans and liquids, cutting equipment and electrical utensils.
  • Please advise us in writing prior to the course if you have any food allergies
Precautions:
  • Wash hands before the class and after each work operation.
  • People who are ill should take advice their GP as to should they attend.
  • Keep all surfaces clean using anti-bacterial wipes provided.
  • Keep uncooked meat and fish separate from prepared cooked items.
  • Use colour coded food boards for vegetables, fish, meat etc.
  • Keep frozen food chilled until time to cook.
  • Exercise extreme caution when handling HOT pans and liquids (use oven gloves provided).
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