Fat and oils in cooking
Fats and oils are an essential part of a healthy diet, but they must be used carefully as they are very high in calories, and come in...
Flour and sugar in cooking
Making the most of staple dry larder ingredients like flour and sugar is essential for any chef as you can make a meal easily with only a...
Allergies and allergens
Army chefs are taught all about allergies and allergens at the Army school of catering. When producing food for a large group, there is a...
Genetically modified foods
It's important that a chef knows about the ingredients they are using. Army chefs are schooled in an array of food and safety subjects,...
8 tips to cook healthier dishes
As an Army chef, you are cooking for troops who are often undergoing rigorous training regimes and it is essential for them to maintain a...
The different ways of how to cook food
The Army school of catering teaches all of it's chefs the different methods and ways of cooking food. Listed below are the methods of...
The seven stages of HACCP
Safety comes first in any kitchen and it's no different for an Army chef and whatever location or environment they are working in. Army...
Hazards in the kitchen
As an Army chef you'll need to be prepared to work in all different types of environments and kitchens. Soldiers in the British Army are...
Freezing food
Freezers are essential to any chef, as they allow for long storage of perishable foods. At the Army school of catering Army Chefs are...
Your role as a British army chef
As an Army chef, you have an important part to play in bringing Army policy into effect. Whilst working as a military chef, always...