Practical Cookery, 12th Edition: For NVQ and Apprenticeships Hardcover – 27 April 2012

This has to be one of the best books I have ever purchased for cookery.This book has everything you need! from making stocks, making pasta, different styles of potatoes, deserts, pastry, sauces,the list goes on and on. Each section is very informative and precise.The chef i work with has an older version of this book and he actually prefers this edition as it has plenty of pictures. (He got his in the 80's).If youre studying cookery, Work as a chef, in the kitchen or even a budding cook at home this book is invaluable!

Ideal for cookery students. I find it very helpful for my nvq course. Technics are described in detail, with recipes to help you to master them. Pictures are good quality. Very good book, I would recommend it to students, but also to people with a passion for cooking and are looking to improve their skills.

Honestly speaking I don't regret buying this.

I'm a ships's cook and have been using Practical Cookery since the 7th edition.It's an invaluable aid for the budding chef and always a good fall back for inspiration.The 12th edition does bring a fresher more modern slant than the previous versions I've used.

This is a book every chef should have on their shelf.If they did not use it through college, then I heartily recommend you buy it ... it may will 'save your skin' one day ;-)

I bought this book years ago to assist me to complete my Nvq. My mum found it to be a good book for referencing and had some excellent recipes so I bought her this one.

i'm on a cookery course over in nottingham and we use this book for every lecture. its just great. incredibly useful and it's hardback too so it isn't so easily water damaged!

The book is used in conjunction with our own resources to assist our training consultants to deliver a qualification to learners. It has a good content.