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Refresh your mind about \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/2362/food-safety?cat=299,301\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Food safety (members.scouts)\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?cat=299,301\u0022\u003EFood safety in Scouts\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, and read the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/4749/camping-and-practical-skills?cat=299,301\u0026amp;moduleID=10\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Camping and practical skills (members.scouts)\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?cat=299,301\u0026amp;moduleID=10\u0022\u003EGas guidance\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0if it\u2019s relevant. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDownload and display the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/document/top-allergy-types.pdf?cat=299,301\u0026amp;moduleID=10\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Allergens (Food Standards Agency)\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?cat=299,301\u0026amp;moduleID=10\u0022\u003EAllergens poster\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/FaithsPosterA2.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance on foods for religious faiths\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFaiths and food\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/FaithsPosterA2.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance on foods for religious faiths\u0022\u003Es poster\u003C/a\u003E, and \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/documents/safety/HandHygienePoster%20NHS.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Hand hygiene (NHS)\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGuidance on hand washing poster\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYou may want to set a budget in advance. Think about whether you\u2019ll use group money.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf it doesn\u2019t work for you to meet at the shops, that\u2019s OK. Adapt the activity \u2013 perhaps you could do an online order or some people could stop at the shops (with a list) on the way to the meeting.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you don\u2019t have cooking facilities in your normal meeting place, save this challenge for an overnight stay or trip where there are facilities. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt\u2019s the leader\u2019s responsibility to risk assess \u2013\u00A0they have the final say on whether a kitchen is suitably equipped (and on making sure that there are plans for people with dietary requirements). \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe person leading the activity should remind everyone not to eat a big meal before the next meeting \u2013 they\u2019ll need plenty of space to eat their delicious creations. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMake sure everyone knows where they\u2019ll meet next time to \u2018Prepare the pantry\u2019 (and remind them to bring their shopping bags). Make sure parents and carers are aware. It may be useful to chat through the best travel options too.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEveryone should run through \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/2362/food-safety?cat=299,301\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Food safety (members.scouts)\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?cat=299,301\u0022\u003EFood safety in Scouts\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;and make sure they know how to keep everyone safe.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMake sure everyone knows what to wear when they\u2019re in the kitchen. Everyone should come with their hair tied back (or at least with a hairband to tie it up when they arrive) and wearing clean clothes that aren\u2019t too loose or flammable. It\u2019s best for people to make sure their legs are covered and they\u2019re wearing closed-toed shoes too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Set the scene"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEveryone should share their dietary requirements with the group so they can be taken into account. Do this before you split into groups \u2013\u00A0it\u2019s important to think about the chefs\u2019 requirements too as they\u2019ll be handling the food.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEveryone should split into two groups \u2013 the challengers and the chefs. The challengers will invent meals and challenges, while the chefs will give cooking a go. An adult should decide how many chefs it\u2019s safe to have depending on the size of the cooking space and the equipment available. The chefs should always work in pairs.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe challengers should work with an adult to plan a handful of meals that meet everyone\u2019s dietary needs. The plans should list the core ingredients (including quantities) and a brief description of the finished dishes. They should plan meals that can be prepared and cooked in 45 minutes, and should avoid expensive ingredients or things it\u2019ll be hard to find. They should make sure there\u2019ll be enough of each dish for everyone in the group to try some. It\u2019s OK to leave some of the finer details of the method out to increase the challenge. Seven plans should be plenty.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe challengers should seal each of their finished plans in an envelope (or just fold it over). \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe challengers should create at least 16 \u2018Complication cards\u2019 that will add extra challenges for the chefs at different stages of the challenge. None of the challenges should make cooking unsafe or drastically increase the risk \u2013\u00A0they should be about encouraging the chefs to think on their feet to adapt to challenges. For example, \u2018you can\u2019t use your dominant hand for stirring or serving\u2019, \u2018you can\u2019t use any more bowls\u2019, and \u2018you can\u2019t use the scales\u2019. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMeanwhile, the chefs should work with some adults to assess the cooking area of kitchen. Is it safe? They should make sure they have everything they\u2019ll need, including clearly labelled bins for food waste, recycling, and general waste. Go through the safety sheets you read before getting stuck in, so people know what to look out for.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Plan the challenge"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEveryone should meet at the shopping location they agreed and t\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ehe chefs should get into pairs. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA challenger should give each pair of chefs a random meal plan and a list of everyone\u2019s dietary requirements. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe chefs should set off to buy their ingredients. They should get everything they\u2019ll need and check the labels carefully to make sure everything fits people\u2019s dietary requirements. They should keep track of what they\u2019re planning to buy to make sure they stick to their budget. The person leading the activity may choose to get some basic ingredients for all the chefs to share, such as oil and salt, so people don\u2019t end up with lots left over. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOnce they\u2019ve paid, everyone should pack their ingredients carefully. They should make sure the heaviest items are on the bottom, think about keeping things grouped (for example, all of the frozen items together) take extra care with things that are particularly fragile (such as eggs) or squishy (such as bread or soft fruit). Insulated cool bags are useful for keeping things at the right temperature.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEveryone should head back to the meeting place. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Prepare the pantry"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe chefs should unpack their ingredients and set up their cooking space. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESomeone should start the clock! They should set a timer for 45 minutes and put it somewhere everyone can see it. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe chefs should get on with cooking, cleaning up as they go. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMeanwhile, the challengers should get on with another activity. They could still work towards another part of their \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/scouts/activity-badges/chef/\u0022 title=\u0022Chef\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EChef Activity Badge\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, for example with the \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/camp-kitchen-pitchin/\u0022 title=\u0022Camp kitchen pitchin\u0027\u0022\u003ECamp kitchen pitchin\u0027\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0activity.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhen the timer says there are 40 minutes left, the challengers should offer each pair of chefs the face-down deck of \u2018Complication cards\u2019 they made. Each pair of chefs should choose a card and continue cooking while following its instruction.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEveryone should repeat step five when there are 30 minutes left, then again when there are 20 minutes left. Each time, the new \u2018Complication card\u2019 should replace the existing one, which should be put to one side. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhen there are 10 minutes left, the chefs should pick a final \u2018Complication card\u2019 from the challengers\u2019 deck. For the final 10 minutes, the chefs should follow all four of the \u2018Complication cards\u2019 they\u2019ve picked in the activity at once. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhen the timer reaches zero, everyone should turn their appliances off and step away from their dishes. It\u2019s OK to be a bit flexible with the time to make sure food\u2019s cooked safely and put onto plates.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Get in the kitchen"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe chefs should serve their creations to the challengers (and the people leading the activity). \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe challengers and people leading the activity should try a bit of everything. They should all use different, clean, cutlery.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe challengers should decide which dishes are the best. Which pair of chefs should be crowned the \u2018culinary countdown champions\u2019? 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