Suitable for anyone who wants to improve their overall cooking skills.

£150.00Book now

Other Course Dates: Friday 22 January 2016, Saturday 20 February 2016, Saturday 5 March 2016

This 75% hands-on course is designed specifically to build kitchen confidence and essential cookery skills with Chef Luke, who was finalist for Best Tutor at British Cookery School Awards 2014.

This comprehensive one-day practical course is perfect for beginners and those looking to develop life skills for greater independence.

If you are passionate about learning new skills and have a limited repertoire then this is a brilliant place to start. You’ll receive an introduction to the kitchen, appliances and utensils, advice on safe food handling, fundamental knife skills and a wide range of cookery methods for practical application.

We will quickly put you at ease and help unlock your potential during your time with us, by explaining step-by-step and coaching you along the way.

Skills covered:

• Fundamental knife skills (basic)
• Chopping skills
• Basic butchery
• Cooking methods: sweating, simmering, caramelising, braising and baking
• Seasoning and adjusting sauces
• Accompaniments
• Making and baking a simple bread
• Making, baking and icing a simple cake

Recipes covered:

• Bacon, Leek and Potato Chowder
• Granary Bread
• French-style Chicken
• Orange and Marmalade Cake

This 1 day course includes:

• Expert tuition and advice throughout
• 75% Practical experience on behalf of the student
• Short cookery skills demonstrations
• Take-home recipe packs
• Hot and cold refreshments from the bar (including freshly baked biscuits)
• Informal lunch, enjoying dishes you have created in the morning.

This course is suitable for the amateur and enthusiast.

£150.00Book now

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“Wonderful host/tutor. Delicious recipes, lovely new ideas to try at home. Thank you.” 
C. James

“A very interesting and enjoyable experience with an inspiring tutor.”
P. Sclater

“Very friendly, interesting, learnt a lot and would love to come back.”
M. Linley-Adams

“A really enjoyable group activity. Inspiring tutor and facilities very good.”
P. Butterworth