Brownie – Cook Advanced

2009 Brownie Badge Book – Cook Advanced Badge

1) Do all of the following.

* Show how to handle sharp knives, scissors and other kitchen utensils safely.

* Show and explain how to improve safety in the kitchen.

* Explain the basics of food hygiene and how to store foods correctly.

2) Prepare a simple two-course meal: one course must be cooked.

3) Choose and do one of the following.

* Make a poster for your meeting place, school or Brownie holiday that illustrates one of the following.

– Food allergies

– Healthy eating

– The different food groups

– The countries that different foods come from.

* Make a collection of the recipes you have most enjoyed trying.  Make sure your collection includes savoury and sweet dishes.

4) Show how to do two of the following.

* Use a dishwasher.

* Clean and care for non-stick cookware.

* Wash up in the correct order

* Clean a microwave oven

* Clean a fridge.

5) Do one of the following.

* Prepare a traditional dish from another country.

* Plan and prepare the food for a Rainbow party or children’s birthday party.

* Prepare a dish using an ingredient you’ve never used before.

* With an adult you know, cook a meal outdoors on a stove or barbecue.

2013 Brownie Badge Book – Cook Advanced Badge

1) Do all of the following:

* Show how to handle sharp knives, scissors and other kitchen utensils safely.

* Show and explain how to improve safety in the kitchen

* Explain the basics of food hygiene and how to store foods correctly.

2) Prepare a simple two-course meal: one course must be cooked.

3) Choose and do one of the following.  

* Make a display for your meeting place, school or Brownie holiday that illustrates one of the following.

– Food allergies

– Healthy eating

– The different food groups

– The countries that different foods come from.

* Make a collection of the recipes you have most enjoyed trying.  Make sure your collection includes savoury and sweet dishes.

4) Show how to do two of the following:

* Use a dishwasher.

* Clean and care for non-stick cookware

* Wash up in the correct order

* Clean a microwave oven.

* Clean a fridge.

5) Do one of the following:

* Prepare a traditional dish from another country.

* Plan and prepare the food for a Rainbow party or children’s birthday party.

* Prepare a dish using an ingredient you’ve never used before.

* With an adult you know, cook a meal outdoors on a stove or barbecue.

2016 Brownie Badge Book – Cook Advanced Badge

1) Do all of the following:

* Show how to handle sharp knives, scissors and other kitchen utensils safely.

* Show and explain how to improve safety in the kitchen

* Explain the basics of food hygiene and how to store foods correctly.

2) Prepare a simple two-course meal: one course must be cooked.

3) Choose and do one of the following.  

* Make a display for your meeting place, school or Brownie holiday that illustrates one of the following.

– Food allergies

– Healthy eating

– The different food groups

– The countries that different foods come from.

* Make a collection of the recipes you have most enjoyed trying.  Make sure your collection includes savoury and sweet dishes.

4) Show how to do two of the following:

* Use a dishwasher.

* Clean and care for non-stick cookware

* Wash up in the correct order

* Clean a microwave oven

* Clean a fridge

5) Do one of the following

* Prepare a traditional dish from another country.

* Plan and prepare the food for a Rainbow party or children’s birthday party.

* Prepare a dish using an ingredient you’ve never used before.

* With an adult you know, cook a meal outdoors on a stove or barbecue.

2019 (July) Badge Finder – Cook Advanced Badge

1. Do all of the following.

  • Show how to handle sharp knives, scissors and other kitchen utensils safely.
  • Show and explain how to improve safety in the kitchen.
  • Explain the basics of food hygiene and how to store foods correctly.

2. Prepare a simple two-course meal: one course must be cooked.

3. Choose and do one of the following.

  • Make a display for your meeting place, school or Brownie holiday that illustrates one of the following:
    • Food allergies
    • Healthy eating
    • The different food groups
    • The countries that different foods come from
  • Make a collection of the recipes you have most enjoyed trying. Make sure your collection includes savoury and sweet dishes.

4. Show how to do two of the following.

  • Use a dishwasher.
  • Clean and care for non-stick cookware.
  • Wash up in the correct order.
  • Clean a microwave oven.
  • Clean a fridge.

5. Do one of the following.

  • Prepare a traditional dish from another country.
  • Plan and prepare the food for a Rainbow party or children’s birthday party.
  • Prepare a dish using an ingredient you’ve never used before.
  • With an adult you know, cook a meal outdoors on a stove or barbecue.


This badge can be done with friends, or on Brownie holiday.
One of the dishes may be prepared at school.