This is the official Cambridge mark scheme for Food and Nutrition (6065) Mark Scheme 2 from the 2026 May-June session. Mark schemes show exactly how each mark is awarded, including acceptable alternative answers, required key terms, and common errors that lose marks. Cambridge mark schemes use notation like "allow," "accept," and "do not credit" to define the boundary between full marks and zero.
Also referenced as: 6065_s26_ms_2 · 6065/2/m/j/26 ms · 6065/2 May/June 2026 ms
Paper 2: Practical Test — This is Paper 2: Practical Test, worth 100 marks with a duration of 1h 30m planning + 2h 30m practical test. Candidates have 1 hour 30 minutes for planning (choices, recipe sheet, time plan) and 2 hours 30 minutes for the practical test (150 minutes of cooking). The time plan must fill 150 minutes — no less, no more — with dovetailing between dishes. Choices sheet, time plan and ONE clear hard-copy photograph of all final dishes are required. Wrong choice of dish caps the marks: initial wrong choice → max 2/4 for Choices and 4/7 for Results. Low-skill dishes → max 3/4 Choices and 5/7 Results. Flaky pastry, creaming method, whisking method and roux sauce must each be demonstrated correctly when specified.
After reviewing this document, explore the other papers from this session listed below. Pairing question papers with their mark schemes is the most effective way to prepare for your exam.
Cambridge mark schemes reward precise language. For Food and Nutrition (6065), look for keywords the examiner requires — definitions must include specific terms (e.g., "per unit mass," "resultant"), and calculations must show working even if the final answer is correct. Understanding mark scheme conventions helps you write answers that hit every marking point, not just the general idea.
