Catherine Fulvio on how to teach the basics of cooking to the TikTok generation

Catherine Fulvio’s online cooking course is ideal for transition year students who wish to learn new skills

Catherine Fulvio’s online cooking course includes skills training, podcasts, and short video instructions with the TikTok generation in mind. Picture: Colin Shanahan

“Cooking from scratch gives you independence.”

Wexford chef, TV presenter, author, and cookery teacher Catherine Fulvio is determined to pass on this one simple idea to the transition year (TY) students who sign up for her online Cooking Essentials Certificate Course. A 13-week hands-on course that teenagers can do at home, it aims to teach them essential kitchen techniques, useful skills, and show why being able to cook is so important.