…then complete the design by tiering the cake, apply finishing touches to the flowers and a light airbrush!
Learn a skill to last a lifetime!
Skills Covered:
Using pillars to tier a cake
Variety of edible flowers
Decorative skills
Airbrushing
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
The above course is the second of two parts, however if it is to be taken as single course please mention this on registration.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine, the cake you produce will be to take home.
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Patisserie is a true culinary art and immensely satisfy as you begin to master…
…some classic French pastry techniques.
Join this course to produce a very satisfying and beautiful box of patisserie – it’s all about preparation, technique, crafting and being artistic.
Skills Covered:
Pate Sucree
Pate a Choux
Puff pastry
Basic preparations
Piping
Typical recipes covered:
Tarte de truffe au chocolat
Mini Lemon Tartlets with Glazed Strawberries
Millefeuille with Raspberries
Paris-Brest
Choux Swans
Eclairs
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities and also small groups.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine.
You will be provided with a box to take your patisserie items home in.
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Discover the numerous Thai ingredients as we prepare and cook a selection of fragrant…
…healthy and beautifully balanced Thai style dishes to include Thai snacks, salads, curries and desserts.
Join us to cook, learn, have fun and walk away with recipes you’ll use time and time again.
Skills Covered:
Explore Thai ingredients
Curry pastes from scratch
Knife skills
Balancing flavours
Thai style desserts
Typical recipes covered:
Prawns in a Ginger & Lemongrass Broth
Pork with Turmeric & Peanuts
Green Papaya Rice Paper Rolls
Cucumber Salad with Peanuts & Chillies
Salt, Pepper & Chilli Smoked Tofu
Pork Sesame Toasts
Thai Dipping Sauce
Green Thai Chicken Curry
Thai Red Beef Curry
Coconut Rice
Lime Mousse with Mango Sauce
Cinnamon Ice Cream with Pistachios & Lychees
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Prepare recipes for a three course seasonal dinner party, with top tips for presentation, taste and timings.
Be inspired, learn and have fun producing dinner party recipes under expert instruction. This course puts you in control of the kitchen and allows you more time with your guests.
You’ll complete a three course menu for two people. In addition we focus on hassel-free cooking techniques and help you to develop great knife skills.
Skills Covered:
Working with seasonal ingredients
Cooking techniques
Knife skills
Presentation
Example Menu:
Smoked Trout & Asparagus Diamond
Roast Ballotine of Poussin
Lemon Souffle
A great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
This short cookery course includes refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack. There will be a meal at the end with a complimentary glass of wine (where we eat half of what we cook).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
With an appetite for Italian food we look at authentic recipes and techniques for making Ravioli, Polenta and Potato Gnocchi.
This course includes the making of all dishes from scratch.
Skills Covered:
Authentic Italian dishes
Fresh egg pasta
Bread making
Sauces
Typical recipes covered:
Potato Gnocchi with Sage Butter
Blue Cheese Polenta
Trout Ravioli with Caramelised Leeks
Focaccia Bread
This hands-on short course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Short cookery courses generally include refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack and a light meal with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Here we tackle the art of a perfectly risen hot soufflé and also how to make a perfectly formed chilled soufflé.
Find out how to adapt a basic recipe by applying a little creativity with the ingredients to make other varieties.
Skills Covered:
Making souffles
Geletine work
Typical recipes covered:
Hot Chocolate Soufflé
Chilled Raspberry Soufflé
This hands-on short course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Short cookery courses generally include refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack and a light meal with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
This full days cookery course is a great stepping stone in developing confidence in the kitchen.
A great introduction to cooking, designed to build and/or renew confidence. If you are aspiring to be a more skilled cook look no further. We provide recipes that you’ll use time and time again.
Skills Covered:
Chopping skills
Basic butchery
Fish filleting
Cooking methods
Sauces & accompaniments
Baking and simple desserts
Everyday recipes
Typical style of recipes covered:
Smoked Haddock Chowder
Omelette
Chorizo & Lentil Soup
Pork Schnitzel with Semolina & Parmesan
Beef Stew with Rosemary Dumplings
Chocolate & Pistachio Cake
This full day course(s) is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Fun and sociable cookery camps packed with ‘skills for life’. Most suitable for 7-12 year olds.
This course is about developing cookery skills and building confidence at an early age.
A hands-on cookery camp which includes cookery demonstrations, a recipe pack, refreshments and lunch. There are also often goodies to take home.
Different recipes and content on every visit to White Pepper Cookery School.
£5 off when booking two consecutive days (this will be deducted once the booking/registration process is completed).
Please book very early to avoid disappointment.
Typical Skills Covered:
Kitchen introduction
Numeracy and literacy
Working in pairs
Basic bakery
Working with yeast
Healthy meals
Taste test game
Making fresh pasta
Knife skills
Basic butchery
Using hobs and ovens
Food quizzes
Sample recipes:
Biscuits, cookies, cakes & sponges
Tomato Soup, Homemade Wholemeal Garlic Breads
Spelt Flour Calzone
Fresh Egg Tagliatelle with Meatballs
Chunky Beef Chilli Stuffed Marrow
Mexican dishes
Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry
Roast Chicken/Toad-in-the-hole
Brown Sugar Baked Apples with Toffee Sauce
Chocolates & Sweets
All tutors are CRB checked. The teacher to student ratio is 1:4 respectively.
We are developing a ‘Cookery Club’ which will run after school, providing a more consistent opportunity to develop cookery as a life skill, please register your interest here…
Fun kids cookery classes, activities and adventures at Bere Farm. Helping to ignite an interest in food. Most suitable for 4, 5 and 6 year olds.
This fun (and messy) hands-on cookery session includes short cookery demonstrations, provides a recipe pack, refreshments and lunch. There are also often goodies to take home.
You will cover different recipes on every visit.
Please book very early to avoid disappointment.
Skills covered:
Kitchen introduction
Numeracy and literacy
Basic bakery
Working with yeast
Healthy foods
Food quizzes
Food adventures
Sample recipes:
Spring Onion, Tomato & Parmesan Muffins
Individual toad in the hole
Gingerbread Loaf
Cranberry Sauce
Biscuits, cookies, cakes & sponges
All tutors are CRB checked. The teacher to student ratio is 1:4 respectively.
Cooking with passion! Italian inspired recipes and techniques, covering both savoury and sweet dishes.
This course includes the making of fresh pasta dough and the art of shaping and cutting pasta to make some classic dishes. This course includes the cooking of savoury sauces and baking Biscotti biscuits.
Skills Covered:
Making and working with fresh pasta
Authentic sauces
Italian biscuits
Typical recipes covered:
Farfalle with Wild Mushrooms and Mascarpone
Spinach Tortelloni with Rich Roast Tomato Sauce
Pappardelle with Prawn Shell Cream Sauce
Saffron Biscotti biscuits
This hands-on short course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Short cookery courses generally include refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack and a light meal with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
An display of signature recipes from a selection of courses in the portfolio. A great introduction to the school.
Includes plenty of cookery tips and lots of tastings.
The session will last 3 hours and will provide a recipe pack, audience participation, refreshments and automatic entry into the food raffle, whereby you can win a dish of the day.
Here is the opportunity to ask questions, socialise and have fun!
Skills covered:
All aspects of cookery
Inspirational ideas
Local and healthy foods
Kitchen confidence
£5 off when you recommend a friend.
Buy a gift voucher for this event by clicking HERE
Please book early to avoid disappointment, as places are limited.
Get £25 cash back when you book a full days course within 2 weeks of attending this event!
Discover Dorset game in a day, from the point of view of the game keeper, the butcher and the chef.
We start with bacon butties and pots of tea before heading out to the estate with the gamekeeper for a field craft activity!
Don’t forget your wellies!
Skills Covered:
Game seasons
Local game knowledge
Plucking and cooking pheasant, wild duck, partridge & pigeon
Whole venison butchery
Game cookery and recipes
Skinning and jointing rabbit
Typical recipes covered:
Whole Roast Partridge, Tarragon & Grapes
Pheasant Breast, Caramelised Apples & Curry Sauce
Perfect Pink Wild Duck (demonstration)
Rabbit with Red Wine and Prunes
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
There is also a take home goodie-bag-recipe kit of braised rabbit.
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
A full day preparing Dorset fish and shellfish, showing you how to choose quality fish and present excellent fish dishes.
With a bounty of superb quality fish on our doorstep eating fish has become enduringly popular. We’ll show you the techniques so that you can confidently cook from start to finish those dishes you’ve always admired.
Skills Covered:
Purchasing tips
What’s sustainable
Filleting a variety of fish
Preparation of shellfish
Cooking techniques
Sauces
Accompaniments
Presentation of dishes
Typical fish/shellfish covered (seasonal):
Smoked Trout
Squid
Mackerel
Guarnard
Wild Bass
Clams & Mussels
Brown Crab
Scallops
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
This hands-on course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school.
This cookery course includes refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack and goodies to take home.
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Discover artisan techniques of bread making using the simplest of ingredients.
The cookery school stands in what was once the bakery at Bere Farm and we use a combination of a professional bread oven and our Rangemaster ovens to bake a great variety of breads.
Skills covered:
Working with fresh yeast
Making, using and maintaining a wild yeast ‘starter’
Correct kneading technique
Flavouring
Proving
Shaping, glazing and baking
Typical recipes covered:
Granary Dinner Rolls
Pancetta Batch Loaf
Carrot and Rocket Bread
Dorset Beer Bread
Brioche
Quick White Sourdough
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Gathering, safely and responsibly wild foods and funghi
Identifying a broad range of species
Facts about seasons, habitats and climates
Nutrition, medicine, herbalism, botany, horticulture and history
Cookery at White Pepper Cookery School
What’s Included:
Tea, coffee and a bacon buttie on arrival
2 hours at cookery school
Recipe sheets
(Late) lunch with wine
Jar of home-dried Dorset mushrooms
We cannot guarantee what we find on the day but there will be plenty to cook with back at White Pepper Cookery School.
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience – we welcome all abilities.
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Learn how to bake excellent sponges, ice with cold fondant and how to produce professional looking decorations and flowers.
Included in the course price is a complete starter kit bag to the value of £35, which will be yours to use and keep.
Learn a skill to last a lifetime!
Skills Covered:
Make and bake sponge cake
Decorating a cake board
Icing sponge and dummy cakes
Cake design and preparations
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
The above course is one of two parts, however it can be taken as single course.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine, the cake you produce will be to take home.
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Inspirational journey of food and ingredients for young people, family groups and beginners
This unique cookery course and food experience is designed to spark/encourage enjoyment for fresh produce and cooking from scratch.
Join us for this full day food experience with cookery workshops to include:
LEG 1: White Pepper Herb Garden – Explore, identify, harvest herbs, plant your own.
LEG 2: White Pepper’s Hens – Chicken husbandry, collect eggs, French omelette, Meringue Cuite
LEG 3: White Pepper Bee Hives – Visit the bee hives, learn about the bees/honey, use the honey for a dessert.
LEG 4: Watch a display of butchery then make your own flavoured sausage meat and hand piped sausages.
(Please book very early to avoid disappointment).
Skills Covered:
Learning where our food comes from
First hand preparations
Hands on cookery
Life skills
This hands-on short course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
This course includes refreshments, a series of demonstrations and in the field activities, a take-home recipe pack and a lunch (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
All tutors are CRB checked. The teacher to student ratio is 1:4 respectively.
Learn to make fragrant and healthy dishes by balancing the various Thai ingredients.
Join us for this fun, social and informative Thai cookery course.
Skills Covered:
Discovering the numerous Thai ingredients
Curry pastes from scratch
Knife skills
Balancing flavours
Typical recipes covered:
Prawns in a Ginger & Lemongrass Broth
Spicy Prawn Fritters & dip
Pork with Turmeric & Peanuts
Green Papaya Rice Paper Rolls
Green Thai Chicken Curry
Coconut Rice
Lime Mousse with Mango Sauce
This hands-on short course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Short cookery courses generally include refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack and a light meal with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Full day of practical cookery experience with inspirational recipes, ideas and top tips at Bere Farm.
This course is open to everyone; the beginner, novice, and student.
It will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to create healthy, nourishing and exciting meals economically.
Suitable for those wanting to develop a culinary repertoire and life skills.
Each course features different recipes and content.
Typical Skills Covered:
Butchery, fish filleting & vegetarian cookery
Herbs and spices
Sauces
Healthy eating
Soups
Desserts and much more!
Typical style recipes covered:
Trout with Herbed Pesto
Braised Chicken Provencal Style
Shin of Beef
Potato Gratin, Caramelised Onions
Ratatouille
Thai Salad
Chocolate Eclairs
Carrot Cake
This full day course(s) is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
We have extended the length of this short course to include even more kitchen knife skills.
Here we learn practical cutting techniques with a variety of kitchen knives, including how to sharpen!
This is a great introductory course to the wider portfolio.
Break the habit of pulling another blunt knife from the draw and join us to improve your knife skills!
Skills Covered:
Cutting skills
Filleting fish
Slicing
Carving
Sharpening & maintenance
Safety
Typical recipes covered:
Salsa Verde
Chop, dice, brunoise, julienne, slice, paysanne
Mandolin cutting
Filleting flat fish
Carving poultry
This hands-on short course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Short cookery courses generally include refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack and a light meal with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
A course that is meat and fish free! Modern vegetarian is packed with fresh…
…nutritious, elegant and great tasting vegetarian dishes.
Skills Covered:
Knife skills
Variety cooking methods
Fresh pasta
Thai cookery
Correct seasoning
Presentation tips
Typical recipes covered:
Italian Rotolo with Butternut Squash & Mushroom
Pearl Barley Risotto with Roasted Beetroot
Thai Red Curry with Green Vegetables
This hands-on short course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Short cookery courses generally include refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack and a light meal with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Tempura-fried vegetables/fish with ‘Dashi’ based dipping sauce & grated radish & ginger
This hands-on short course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Short cookery courses generally include refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack and a light meal with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Learn traditional and modern Japanese cookery skills with this one day course at Bere Farm.
Join us for a full day as we discover new recipes and tastes. You will learn how to produce elegant, healthy and skilful dishes.
Skills Covered Include:
How to make ‘Dashi’ sea-stock
The secret of making Japanese rice
Japanese style of presentation
Typical recipes covered:
Tuna or Duck Tataki marinated in honey and soy sauce
Paper wrap-baked arctic char with Shiitake mushrooms and sake
Miso soup with seasonal vegetables, seaweed and fish
Asazuke-quick salt pickled seasonal vegetables
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
NEW – Join us in the beautiful Dorset countryside to discover wild foods from the estuary and hedgerows.
By popular demand we introduce a new foraging experience at White Pepper Cookery School to suit the summer forager. This course is expertly led by John Rensten who will guide you through the edible landscape this summer before returning to cookery school for a lunch and hands-on session.
Nutrition, medicine, herbalism, botany, horticulture and history
Cookery at White Pepper Cookery School
What’s Included:
Tea, coffee and a bacon buttie on arrival
2 hours at cookery school
Recipe sheets
(Late) lunch with wine
Goodies to take home
We cannot guarantee what we find on the day but there will be plenty to cook with back at White Pepper Cookery School.
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience – we welcome all abilities.
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Roll up your sleeves and prepare yourself for a day of Italian inspired cooking!
A rich offering of skills and techniques across these fine Italian dishes – celebrating the big flavours of this cuisine and creating everything from scratch.
Skills Covered:
Fresh egg pasta
Potato Gnocchi
Rolling and shaping pasta
Authentic sauces
Italian Style Desserts
Biscotti biscuits
Typical recipes covered:
Potato Gnocchi with Basil and Rocket Butter
Black Spaghetti with Prawn Shell Cream Sauce
Smoked Trout Ravioli with Caramelised Leeks
Limoncello Sherbet, Strawberry Salad
Coffee and Walnut Frangipane
Pistachio Biscotti Biscuits
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Thai recipes and skills with a slightly hotter taste!
Develop your culinary repertoire with tasty Thai snacks, salads, main dishes and a delicious fragrant dessert.
Skills Covered:
Discovering the numerous Thai ingredients
Curry pastes from scratch
Knife skills
Balancing flavours
Typical recipes covered:
Cucumber Salad with Peanuts & Chillies
Salt, Pepper & Chilli Smoked Tofu
Thai Dipping Sauce
Pork & Sesame Toasts
Thai Red Beef Curry
Cinnamon Ice Cream with Pistachios & Lychees
Our hands-on cookery courses generally include a cookery demonstration, a recipe pack, refreshments and/or a light meal. There are often goodies to be taken home too. We welcome those of all abilities.
We work towards an 75% practical input on behalf of the student, making ‘learning through doing’ very effective.
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…then complete the design by tiering the cake, apply finishing touches to the flowers and a light airbrush!
Learn a skill to last a lifetime!
Skills Covered:
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
The above course is the second of two parts, however if it is to be taken as single course please mention this on registration.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine, the cake you produce will be to take home.
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Poole, Dorset B166ER
07775742900
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Patisserie is a true culinary art and immensely satisfy as you begin to master…
…some classic French pastry techniques.
Join this course to produce a very satisfying and beautiful box of patisserie – it’s all about preparation, technique, crafting and being artistic.
Skills Covered:
Typical recipes covered:
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities and also small groups.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine.
You will be provided with a box to take your patisserie items home in.
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Lychett Minster, Dorset BH16 6ER
+44 7775 742900
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Discover the numerous Thai ingredients as we prepare and cook a selection of fragrant…
…healthy and beautifully balanced Thai style dishes to include Thai snacks, salads, curries and desserts.
Join us to cook, learn, have fun and walk away with recipes you’ll use time and time again.
Skills Covered:
Typical recipes covered:
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Lychett Minster, Dorset BH16 6ER
+44 7775 742900
Visit Website
Prepare recipes for a three course seasonal dinner party, with top tips for presentation, taste and timings.
Be inspired, learn and have fun producing dinner party recipes under expert instruction. This course puts you in control of the kitchen and allows you more time with your guests.
You’ll complete a three course menu for two people. In addition we focus on hassel-free cooking techniques and help you to develop great knife skills.
Skills Covered:
Example Menu:
A great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
This short cookery course includes refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack. There will be a meal at the end with a complimentary glass of wine (where we eat half of what we cook).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Poole, Dorset BH166ER
07775742900
Visit Website
With an appetite for Italian food we look at authentic recipes and techniques for making Ravioli, Polenta and Potato Gnocchi.
This course includes the making of all dishes from scratch.
Skills Covered:
Typical recipes covered:
This hands-on short course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Short cookery courses generally include refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack and a light meal with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Poole, Dorset BH166ER
07775742900
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Here we tackle the art of a perfectly risen hot soufflé and also how to make a perfectly formed chilled soufflé.
Find out how to adapt a basic recipe by applying a little creativity with the ingredients to make other varieties.
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This hands-on short course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Short cookery courses generally include refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack and a light meal with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Lychett Minster, Dorset BH16 6ER
+44 7775 742900
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This full days cookery course is a great stepping stone in developing confidence in the kitchen.
A great introduction to cooking, designed to build and/or renew confidence. If you are aspiring to be a more skilled cook look no further. We provide recipes that you’ll use time and time again.
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This full day course(s) is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Lychett Minster, Dorset BH16 6ER
+44 7775 742900
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Fun and sociable cookery camps packed with ‘skills for life’. Most suitable for 7-12 year olds.
This course is about developing cookery skills and building confidence at an early age.
A hands-on cookery camp which includes cookery demonstrations, a recipe pack, refreshments and lunch. There are also often goodies to take home.
Different recipes and content on every visit to White Pepper Cookery School.
£5 off when booking two consecutive days (this will be deducted once the booking/registration process is completed).
Please book very early to avoid disappointment.
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All tutors are CRB checked. The teacher to student ratio is 1:4 respectively.
We are developing a ‘Cookery Club’ which will run after school, providing a more consistent opportunity to develop cookery as a life skill, please register your interest here…
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Poole, Dorset BH166ER
07775742900
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Fun kids cookery classes, activities and adventures at Bere Farm. Helping to ignite an interest in food. Most suitable for 4, 5 and 6 year olds.
This fun (and messy) hands-on cookery session includes short cookery demonstrations, provides a recipe pack, refreshments and lunch. There are also often goodies to take home.
You will cover different recipes on every visit.
Please book very early to avoid disappointment.
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Sample recipes:
All tutors are CRB checked. The teacher to student ratio is 1:4 respectively.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Poole, Dorset BH166ER
07775742900
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Cooking with passion! Italian inspired recipes and techniques, covering both savoury and sweet dishes.
This course includes the making of fresh pasta dough and the art of shaping and cutting pasta to make some classic dishes. This course includes the cooking of savoury sauces and baking Biscotti biscuits.
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This hands-on short course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Short cookery courses generally include refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack and a light meal with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Lychett Minster, Dorset BH16 6ER
+44 7775 742900
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An display of signature recipes from a selection of courses in the portfolio. A great introduction to the school.
Includes plenty of cookery tips and lots of tastings.
The session will last 3 hours and will provide a recipe pack, audience participation, refreshments and automatic entry into the food raffle, whereby you can win a dish of the day.
Here is the opportunity to ask questions, socialise and have fun!
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£5 off when you recommend a friend.
Buy a gift voucher for this event by clicking HERE
Please book early to avoid disappointment, as places are limited.
Get £25 cash back when you book a full days course within 2 weeks of attending this event!
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Poole, Dorset BH166ER
07775742900
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Discover Dorset game in a day, from the point of view of the game keeper, the butcher and the chef.
We start with bacon butties and pots of tea before heading out to the estate with the gamekeeper for a field craft activity!
Don’t forget your wellies!
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This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
There is also a take home goodie-bag-recipe kit of braised rabbit.
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Poole, Dorset BH166ER
07775742900
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A full day preparing Dorset fish and shellfish, showing you how to choose quality fish and present excellent fish dishes.
With a bounty of superb quality fish on our doorstep eating fish has become enduringly popular. We’ll show you the techniques so that you can confidently cook from start to finish those dishes you’ve always admired.
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Typical fish/shellfish covered (seasonal):
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Lychett Minster, Dorset BH16 6ER
+44 7775 742900
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A full day of inspired cooking gluten free cookery, sharing foolproof recipes for the foods you miss the most.
Expert guidance with allergy friendly diets and cookery with Charlotte who has a wide experience of teaching and demonstrating.
More about Charlotte Pike here…
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This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
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Taking the mystery out of cooking gluten free cookery, with foolproof recipes for the foods you miss the most.
Expert guidance with allergy friendly diets and cookery with Charlotte, who has a wide experience of teaching and demonstrating.
More about Charlotte Pike here…
Skills Covered:
Typical recipes covered:
This hands-on course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school.
This cookery course includes refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack and goodies to take home.
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
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Discover artisan techniques of bread making using the simplest of ingredients.
The cookery school stands in what was once the bakery at Bere Farm and we use a combination of a professional bread oven and our Rangemaster ovens to bake a great variety of breads.
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This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Poole, Dorset BH166ER
07775742900
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Join us in the beautiful Dorset woodlands to discover edible wild foods. Bring your wellies and a basket!
This day is all about foraging in the Dorset countryside in Autumn before a lunch and a hands-on session back at White Pepper Cookery School HQ.
More about John Rensten here…
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What’s Included:
We cannot guarantee what we find on the day but there will be plenty to cook with back at White Pepper Cookery School.
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience – we welcome all abilities.
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
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Learn how to bake excellent sponges, ice with cold fondant and how to produce professional looking decorations and flowers.
Included in the course price is a complete starter kit bag to the value of £35, which will be yours to use and keep.
Learn a skill to last a lifetime!
Skills Covered:
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
The above course is one of two parts, however it can be taken as single course.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine, the cake you produce will be to take home.
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Poole, Dorset B166ER
07775742900
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Inspirational journey of food and ingredients for young people, family groups and beginners
This unique cookery course and food experience is designed to spark/encourage enjoyment for fresh produce and cooking from scratch.
Join us for this full day food experience with cookery workshops to include:
LEG 1: White Pepper Herb Garden – Explore, identify, harvest herbs, plant your own.
LEG 2: White Pepper’s Hens – Chicken husbandry, collect eggs, French omelette, Meringue Cuite
LEG 3: White Pepper Bee Hives – Visit the bee hives, learn about the bees/honey, use the honey for a dessert.
LEG 4: Watch a display of butchery then make your own flavoured sausage meat and hand piped sausages.
(Please book very early to avoid disappointment).
Skills Covered:
This hands-on short course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
This course includes refreshments, a series of demonstrations and in the field activities, a take-home recipe pack and a lunch (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
All tutors are CRB checked. The teacher to student ratio is 1:4 respectively.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Poole, Dorset BH166ER
07775742900
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Learn to make fragrant and healthy dishes by balancing the various Thai ingredients.
Join us for this fun, social and informative Thai cookery course.
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This hands-on short course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Short cookery courses generally include refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack and a light meal with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Lychett Minster, Dorset BH16 6ER
+44 7775 742900
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Full day of practical cookery experience with inspirational recipes, ideas and top tips at Bere Farm.
This course is open to everyone; the beginner, novice, and student.
It will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to create healthy, nourishing and exciting meals economically.
Suitable for those wanting to develop a culinary repertoire and life skills.
Each course features different recipes and content.
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This full day course(s) is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Lychett Minster, Dorset BH16 6ER
+44 7775 742900
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We have extended the length of this short course to include even more kitchen knife skills.
Here we learn practical cutting techniques with a variety of kitchen knives, including how to sharpen!
This is a great introductory course to the wider portfolio.
Break the habit of pulling another blunt knife from the draw and join us to improve your knife skills!
Skills Covered:
Typical recipes covered:
This hands-on short course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Short cookery courses generally include refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack and a light meal with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Poole, Dorset BH166ER
07775742900
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A course that is meat and fish free! Modern vegetarian is packed with fresh…
…nutritious, elegant and great tasting vegetarian dishes.
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This hands-on short course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Short cookery courses generally include refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack and a light meal with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Poole, Dorset BH166ER
07775742900
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An evening cooking, making and eating contemporary Japanese sushi.
This informative yet relaxed course promotes exciting, vibrant and healthy Anglo-Japanese recipes for sushi.
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Typical recipes covered:
This hands-on short course is a great way to build a portfolio of skills at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Short cookery courses generally include refreshments, a short cookery demonstration, a take-home recipe pack and a light meal with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
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Learn traditional and modern Japanese cookery skills with this one day course at Bere Farm.
Join us for a full day as we discover new recipes and tastes. You will learn how to produce elegant, healthy and skilful dishes.
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Typical recipes covered:
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
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NEW – Join us in the beautiful Dorset countryside to discover wild foods from the estuary and hedgerows.
By popular demand we introduce a new foraging experience at White Pepper Cookery School to suit the summer forager. This course is expertly led by John Rensten who will guide you through the edible landscape this summer before returning to cookery school for a lunch and hands-on session.
More about John Rensten here…
Bring your wellies and a basket!
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What’s Included:
We cannot guarantee what we find on the day but there will be plenty to cook with back at White Pepper Cookery School.
This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience – we welcome all abilities.
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
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Roll up your sleeves and prepare yourself for a day of Italian inspired cooking!
A rich offering of skills and techniques across these fine Italian dishes – celebrating the big flavours of this cuisine and creating everything from scratch.
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This full day course is all about a hands-on and practical experience at the cookery school – we welcome all abilities.
Full day cookery courses generally include refreshments, a series of short cookery demonstrations, a take-home recipe pack and a 2 course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine (there are often goodies to be taken home too).
We will forward a ‘Booking Information Document’ once you have registered with us; this includes useful tips on where our free parking is, what to bring/wear and our terms and conditions.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Lychett Minster, Dorset BH16 6ER
+44 7775 742900
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Thai recipes and skills with a slightly hotter taste!
Develop your culinary repertoire with tasty Thai snacks, salads, main dishes and a delicious fragrant dessert.
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Typical recipes covered:
Our hands-on cookery courses generally include a cookery demonstration, a recipe pack, refreshments and/or a light meal. There are often goodies to be taken home too. We welcome those of all abilities.
We work towards an 75% practical input on behalf of the student, making ‘learning through doing’ very effective.
Bere Farm
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset BH16 6ER +44 (0) 1202 971 292
Bere Farm
Lychett Minster, Dorset BH16 6ER
+44 7775 742900
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