Cooking on a Budget
(Basic Skills)

This free course is designed to help you learn the basic skills to cook satisfying, nutritious meals while staying in a budget. You’ll learn how to plan affordable, balanced meals, shop smart and make the most out of your ingredients, all in a relaxed community environment where you can meet new people and share ideas.
This free 6-week course, run by North Ayrshire Council’s Multiply team, welcomes anyone looking to learn practical ideas for cooking on a budget. Whether you are cooking for yourself or for a family, you will leave with the basic skills and confidence to prepare meals that suit your lifestyle and your budget.
The Multiply Project is funded by the UK government and aims to boost adults’ ability to apply maths skills in daily life, both at home and in the workplace. The project offers free sessions on budgeting, cooking, money management, and other practical maths skills to help build confidence.