Belle School of Cookery course dates
Cookery Courses at the Belle Isle School of Cookery vary in duration from weeklong courses to weekends and one day courses to evening classes. Designed for any level of cooking ability, from beginner through to experienced cooks, each course involves a 'hands-on' approach as well as practical tips and demonstrations.

Maximum of 12 people per course. Please read the terms and conditions. Click on course title for fuller description.

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October 2008
Mon 13	1 day	Know your Wines	£120.00	Book
This course will ensure that you get the most out of every glass of wine you drink! Travel through the “Old World” to the “New World” and let your taste buds tingle. Learn how to decipher labels, tips on storage and matching wines to food. A broad range of grapes is covered, mingled with fortified wines and champagne. This course is ideal for beginners and those who would like to learn a little more about fine wines and their regions. Wines for everyday casual dining are also included. Close
Tue 14	2 days	Autumn Cookery	£310.00	Book
As the seasons change, so do our eating habits. For some Autumnal inspiration join us to cook clever starters and meat courses that can be prepared in advance. For the busy host or hostess we will provide you with plenty of ideas to lessen the stress of entertaining. Close
Fri 17	3 days	Autumn Entertaining	£450.00	Book
Emphasisis on entertaining in the home.Learn how to make delicious bread, simple starters and seasonal main courses that are warm and rich but not as heavy as winter food. Close
Tue 21	1 day	Dinner Party	£120.00	Book
Learn how to give the ultimate dinner party! We show you how to organise things so the evening appears effortless, including how to dress your table. This course cover a variety of starters (mushroom tartlets with a thyme and mustard sauce), main courses (wild salmon with basil & tomato butter). Close
Wed 22	1 day	Autumn Entertaining	£120.00	full
Summer has disappeared and the evenings are getting shorter. What a perfect season to entertain! Learn how to make delicious bread, simple starters and seasonal main courses that are warm and rich but not as heavy as winter food Close
Fri 24	3 days	Dinner Party	£450.00	Book
Looking for inspiration that's achievable with a busy lifestyle? This is a perfect course if you love to entertain but are not quite sure how much of it you can do ahead. Using versatile seasonal recipes, learn a variety of techniques to help you achieve the perfect dinner party. From preparing canapes to creating juicy but delicate meat or fish dishes, this is the course for you. The day may feature gravid lax,seared pigeon breasts with apricot conserve and buttermilk panna cotta. Close
Tue 28	1 day	Italian	£120.00	full
There is a lot more to this day than pasta and rice! Learn about authentic Italian dishes using meat and fish. Discover the secrets of deeply rich sauces to enhance any dinner. Close
Wed 29	1 day	Fish & Seafood	£140.00	full
Learn how to fillet, prepare and cook seasonal fish from lake and sea. This is a hands-on course for fish lovers and includes vegetable accompaniments and sauces. There will also be tasting demonstrations prepared by the tutor throughout the course. Students work in pairs to prepare the fish. The day culminates in a wonderful lunch prepared by the students. The recipes may include turbot, tuna, salmon, scallops, bream, eel and brill. Close
Fri 31	3 days	Food for friends	£450.00	Book
Our tutors will take you through many different recipes that can be used for picnics, family dinner parties. Much of it can be frozen and the recipes sweet and savoury alike, are simple, fun and versatile. The course may feature charred prawns with lemon grass, spatchcock roast chicken with red pepper jam and flourless chocolate cake. Close
November 2008
Tue 4	1 day	Winter Wonders	£120.00	full
The seasons have changed and there is a huge variety of new season foods. Dishes will be more suited to the cold weather but remain light and tasty. Some game dishes will be included as well as lots of colourful puddings. Learn delicious new ways to serve vegetables as well as cakes and biscuits. Close
Wed 5	1 day	Soups & Stews	£120.00	Book
From hearty fish stews to Moroccan tagines, from fish soups to light zesty broths. Close
Fri 7	3 days	Game Cooking	£450.00	full
There are many tips to make game cookery more enjoyable and easier. On this course we will share with you invaluable secrets such as the fact that birds that have been chilled for several hours will be easier to pluck. Small hints can make a difference, but the real delight will be cooking "Pheasant `a la Georgienne" with Madeira & Walnuts or pan-fried Venison with Burgundy & Pears. This course will also cover suitable non-game starters and puddings to accompany game. Close
Tue 11	1 day	Bread & Soups	£120.00	Book
The perfect combination! Learn how to make the lightest nut loaves to the richest cheese loaves,from fish soups to light zesty broths. Close
Fri 14	1 day	Traditional Irish	£120.00	full
Using the freshest of local ingredients, Irish trends, old and new are reflected in the recipes on this course. From traditional bread making to new twists on sauces, fish and game preparation, a huge amount is covered on this relaxed fun packed day. Close
Sat 15	1 day	Game Cookery	£120.00	Book
Discover the best way to serve and cook game and still have time to talk to your friends! Learn also about non-game starters that compliment the main course. Close
Tue 18	1 day	Winter Wonders	£120.00	full
The seasons have changed and there is a huge variety of new season foods. Dishes will be more suited to the cold weather but remain light and tasty. Some game dishes will be included as well as lots of colourful puddings. Learn delicious new ways to serve vegetables as well as cakes and biscuits. Close
Wed 19	1 day	Christmas Wine & Starters	£120.00	Book
In the morning, students will work in pairs to prepare a diverse range of starters. Useful recipes that you can freeze ahead of time and others that are very simple to prepare and are stunning to look at. After a break, your taste buds will be tingling for a different reason. Learn about wines from the Old and New Worlds. Add a bit of sparkle to Christmas with champagnes and sparkling wines. Match Christmas fare to the best performing wines on the market at the time. Close
Thu 20	0 day	Evening Demonstration- A Taste of the Orient	£30.00	Book
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, sample each of the dishes and receive a copy of all the recipes. Demonstations lasting approximately 2 hours. Close
Fri 21	3 days	Winter Wonder	£450.00	Book
As most of the warm day light has retreated, join us for cooking more wholesome food. From breads to terrines and casseroles, soups and biscuits and cakes, there will be some winter nourishment for everyone! Close
Tue 25	1 day	Game Cookery	£120.00	Book
Discover the best way to serve and cook game and still have time to talk to your friends! Learn also about non-game starters that compliment the main course. Close
Wed 26	1 day	Thai Cookery	£120.00	Book
This course is for Thai food lovers. Cooking with fresh zingy herbs, spices and coconut to produce authentic dishes. Close
Thu 27	0 day	Evening Demonstration- Christmas Puddings & Starters	£30.00	Book
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, sample each of the dishes and receive a copy of all the recipes. Demonstations lasting approximately 2 hours. Close
Sat 29	2 days	Early Christmas	£310.00	full
Be prepared for Christmas and learn about some clever recipes to freeze ahead of time. You will learn about new ideas for starters as well as pre- and post- festivity main courses. This course does not necessarily deal with Christmas day but will include ideas for left over food and last minute cake decorating. Close
December 2008
Mon 1	1 day	Vegetarian Christmas	£120.00	Book
Forget the nut roasts and dive into the world of char-grilled vegetables, roast terrines, creamy gratins and elegant starters. Create tasty canapes, versatile sauces and prepare-ahead amin courses as well as ideas for dessert. Close
Tue 2	1 day	Early Christmas Entertaining	£120.00	Book
For those who like to be organised! Pre-plan your entire Christmas with clever ideas for prepare-ahead vegetable dishes, sauces and gravies. Be inspired by ideas for canapes, Christmas Eve supper and clever ways to disguise leftovers. Close
Wed 3	1 day	Christmas Wine & Starters	£120.00	Book
In the morning, students will work in pairs to prepare a diverse range of starters. Useful recipes that you can freeze ahead of time and others that are very simple to prepare and are stunning to look at. After a break, your taste buds will be tingling for a different reason. Learn about wines from the Old and New Worlds. Add a bit of sparkle to Christmas with champagnes and sparkling wines. Match Christmas fare to the best performing wines on the market at the time. Close
Thu 4	0 day	Evening Demonstration-Christmas Food for Friends	£30.00	Book
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, sample each of the dishes and receive a copy of all the recipes. Demonstations lasting approximately 2 hours. Close
Fri 5	3 days	Winter Wonder	£450.00	Book
As most of the warm day light has retreated, join us for cooking more wholesome food. From breads to terrines and casseroles, soups and biscuits and cakes, there will be some winter nourishment for everyone! Close
Mon 8	0 day	Evening Demonstration- Festive Food	£30.00	Book
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, sample each of the dishes and receive a copy of all the recipes. Demonstations lasting approximately 2 hours. Close
Tue 9	1 day	Festive Food	£120.00	Book
Thoughts of Christmas conjure up visions of huge crackling fires, the delicious smell of a newly cut pine tree and, of course, friends. Delight these special people by pampering them with seasonal delights such as roast Goose with Apple & Potato stuffing or slices of Almond & Chocolate Cake. At the Belle Isle School of Cookery you will learn how to make the lightest and tastiest Mince Pies as well as some less traditional fish starters and fruit tarts. Close
Thu 11	1 day	Surviving Christmas	£120.00	Book
Be inspired by the idea of pre-planning as much as possible and take the stress out of Christmas. Ideas for "emergency" freezer food when you have more guests than expected. Tips for alternative cake decorations and making the most of your leftovers. Close
Fri 12	1 day	Festive Food	£120.00	Book
Thoughts of Christmas conjure up visions of huge crackling fires, the delicious smell of a newly cut pine tree and, of course, friends. Delight these special people by pampering them with seasonal delights such as roast Goose with Apple & Potato stuffing or slices of Almond & Chocolate Cake. At the Belle Isle School of Cookery you will learn how to make the lightest and tastiest Mince Pies as well as some less traditional fish starters and fruit tarts. Close
Mon 15	1 day	Festive Food	£120.00	Book
Thoughts of Christmas conjure up visions of huge crackling fires, the delicious smell of a newly cut pine tree and, of course, friends. Delight these special people by pampering them with seasonal delights such as roast Goose with Apple & Potato stuffing or slices of Almond & Chocolate Cake. At the Belle Isle School of Cookery you will learn how to make the lightest and tastiest Mince Pies as well as some less traditional fish starters and fruit tarts. Close
Tue 16	1 day	Festive Food	£120.00	Book
Thoughts of Christmas conjure up visions of huge crackling fires, the delicious smell of a newly cut pine tree and, of course, friends. Delight these special people by pampering them with seasonal delights such as roast Goose with Apple & Potato stuffing or slices of Almond & Chocolate Cake. At the Belle Isle School of Cookery you will learn how to make the lightest and tastiest Mince Pies as well as some less traditional fish starters and fruit tarts. Close
January 2009
Sat 10	1 day	Winter Suprises	£120.00	Book
Combine new knife skills with a fabulous repertoire of reliable recipes and come up with a fun days cooking that will suit your friends and family alike. From bread making to robust winter warmers to see you through the cold season. Close
Tue 13	1 day	Winter Suprises	£120.00	Book
Combine new knife skills with a fabulous repertoire of reliable recipes and come up with a fun days cooking that will suit your friends and family alike. From bread making to robust winter warmers to see you through the cold season. Close
Wed 14	1 day	Bread & Soups	£120.00	Book
The perfect combination! Learn how to make the lightest nut loaves to the richest cheese loaves,from fish soups to light zesty broths. Close
Fri 16	1 day	Winter Suprises	£120.00	Book
Combine new knife skills with a fabulous repertoire of reliable recipes and come up with a fun days cooking that will suit your friends and family alike. From bread making to robust winter warmers to see you through the cold season. Close
Sat 17	1 day	Thai Cookery	£120.00	Book
This course is for Thai food lovers. Cooking with fresh zingy herbs, spices and coconut to produce authentic dishes. Close
Sat 24	1 day	Soups & Stews	£120.00	Book
From hearty fish stews to Moroccan tagines, from fish soups to light zesty broths. Close
Tue 27	1 day	Dinner Party	£120.00	Book
Learn how to give the ultimate dinner party! We show you how to organise things so the evening appears effortless, including how to dress your table. This course cover a variety of starters (mushroom tartlets with a thyme and mustard sauce), main courses (wild salmon with basil & tomato butter). Close
Wed 28	1 day	Fish & Seafood	£140.00	Book
Learn how to fillet, prepare and cook seasonal fish from lake and sea. This is a hands-on course for fish lovers and includes vegetable accompaniments and sauces. There will also be tasting demonstrations prepared by the tutor throughout the course. Students work in pairs to prepare the fish. The day culminates in a wonderful lunch prepared by the students. The recipes may include turbot, tuna, salmon, scallops, bream, eel and brill. Close
Fri 30	1 day	Winter Suprises	£120.00	Book
Combine new knife skills with a fabulous repertoire of reliable recipes and come up with a fun days cooking that will suit your friends and family alike. From bread making to robust winter warmers to see you through the cold season. Close
Sat 31	1 day	Know your Wines	£120.00	Book
This course will ensure that you get the most out of every glass of wine you drink! Travel through the “Old World” to the “New World” and let your taste buds tingle. Learn how to decipher labels, tips on storage and matching wines to food. A broad range of grapes is covered, mingled with fortified wines and champagne. This course is ideal for beginners and those who would like to learn a little more about fine wines and their regions. Wines for everyday casual dining are also included. Close
February 2009
Tue 3	1 day	The Quintessential Tea Party	£120.00	Book
Create, quite simply, the best tea party ever! Students will be guided in new techniques for a visually impressive banquet of sweet and savoury recipes which can be mostly made in advance. Get tips on presentation for these versatile dishes. Close
Wed 4	1 day	Food for Friends	£120.00	Book
Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. Close
Mon 9	26 days	4 week diploma course	£2600.00	Book
As well as learning new techniques, kitchen management and hygiene feature highly throughout the 4 weeks. Knife skills and other techniques will be practised daily. The classes are kept to a maximum of 12 students to insure close tuition. Students will stay in the courtyard of the estate, dining in the cookery school each day.The courses run from Monday to Friday starting at 10am and ending at 4pm. The students will be broken up into groups and each Friday one group will cook a three-course dinner for the other students. The course offers a variety of imaginative ideas and also includes vegetarian dishes. This course offers the students a chance to create their own style and enhance their repertoire. Close
March 2009
Tue 10	1 day	A taste of the Orient	£120.00	Book
Take a spin of the exotic cuisines of East Asia, from China and Japan to Mongolia! Learn some unusual, but famil friendly recipes using available ingredients. All recipes are very versatile and fun to prepare Close
Wed 11	0 day	Evening Dinner party	£60.00	Book
Bring a group of 12 friends from 6pm-10pm and cook your own dinner party together. Learn new techniques for versatile dinner party recipes that can be prepared in advance. Learn about impressive presentation in a hands-on evening followed by dinner cooked by our own fair hands, our house wine is included. Close
Sat 14	2 days	Spring Dreams	£310.00	full
A practical course in the art of cooking for friends and family using new season ingredients. From bread to main courses to puddings and a variety of starters or light supper dishes. Close
Wed 18	1 day	Spring dinner party	£120.00	Book
Spring brings with it a new zest for life and lighter food after winter. Prepare a wonderful dinner with new season vegetables, meat and fish. Learn new techniques for preparing a simple but stunning menu Close
Fri 20	3 days	Spring Dinner Party	£450.00	Book
Spring brings us the start of a whole new season. Learn to tackle new recipes such as grilled lamb with cardamon and rice wine sauce. Close
Tue 24	1 day	The Art of the Sauce	£120.00	Book
Learn how to create classic French and Italian sauces in advance as well as some modern interpretations. Starters,main courses and desserts will all be prepared from scratch with a versatile sauce for each. Close
Wed 25	1 day	Family Food	£120.00	Book
Course description to follow Close
Fri 27	1 day	Thai Cookery	£120.00	Book
This course is for Thai food lovers. Cooking with fresh zingy herbs, spices and coconut to produce authentic dishes. Close
Sat 28	1 day	Food for Friends	£120.00	Book
Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. Close
Tue 31	1 day	French Dinner party and Wine Tasting	£120.00	Book
This course has the best of both worlds! Spend the morning cooking up a storm, learning classic techniques for presenting a French inspired dinner party. After a break at 12.30 and a sample of some of the French fare, move on to wine interpretation and tasting. The day will be rounded off with a late lunch. Close
April 2009
Wed 1	1 day	Spring dinner party	£120.00	Book
Spring brings with it a new zest for life and lighter food after winter. Prepare a wonderful dinner with new season vegetables, meat and fish. Learn new techniques for preparing a simple but stunning menu Close
Fri 3	1 day	One Pot Dinners	£120.00	Book
For people with either very little preparation time of very few pots! Combine the freshest ingredients in one pot to create deeply flavoured soups, tagines, casseroles and pot roasts. Close
Sat 4	1 day	Dinner Party	£120.00	Book
Learn how to give the ultimate dinner party! We show you how to organise things so the evening appears effortless, including how to dress your table. This course cover a variety of starters (mushroom tartlets with a thyme and mustard sauce), main courses (wild salmon with basil & tomato butter). Close
Mon 6	1 day	Cooking with Chicken	£120.00	Book
Find out how to bone a chicken properly and how best to retain those delicious juices that can be lost by overcooking.Explore dishes for all the family as well as some more impressive dinner party dishes. Close
Tue 7	1 day	Spring dinner party	£120.00	Book
Spring brings with it a new zest for life and lighter food after winter. Prepare a wonderful dinner with new season vegetables, meat and fish. Learn new techniques for preparing a simple but stunning menu Close
Wed 8	1 day	Fish & Seafood	£140.00	Book
Learn how to fillet, prepare and cook seasonal fish from lake and sea. This is a hands-on course for fish lovers and includes vegetable accompaniments and sauces. There will also be tasting demonstrations prepared by the tutor throughout the course. Students work in pairs to prepare the fish. The day culminates in a wonderful lunch prepared by the students. The recipes may include turbot, tuna, salmon, scallops, bream, eel and brill. Close
Fri 17	3 days	Spring Dinner Party	£450.00	Book
Spring brings us the start of a whole new season. Learn to tackle new recipes such as grilled lamb with cardamon and rice wine sauce. Close
Tue 21	1 day	Vegetarian Cookery	£120.00	Book
Get inspiration from innovative recipes for starters and main courses such as savoy cabbage stuffed with wild rice, goats cheese and sun dried tomatoes or a whole baked squash with garlic and thyme served with a sweet chilli sauce. Close
Wed 22	1 day	Food for Friends	£120.00	Book
Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. Close
Sat 25	2 days	Spring Dreams	£310.00	Book
A practical course in the art of cooking for friends and family using new season ingredients. From bread to main courses to puddings and a variety of starters or light supper dishes. Close
Wed 29	1 day	Italian	£120.00	Book
There is a lot more to this day than pasta and rice! Learn about authentic Italian dishes using meat and fish. Discover the secrets of deeply rich sauces to enhance any dinner. Close
Thu 30	1 day	Sweet & Savoury Tarts	£120.00	Book
There are many different techniques for the best terrines and tarts. Learn how to carefully layer stunning terrines for starters made from fish or seasonal vegetables. Easy to put together ice cream terrines are wonderful for desserts and best made ahead of time. Learn how to make the perfect pastry for sweet and savoury tarts with a myriad of fillings. Taste the fruits of your labours at the end of the day during lunch and take home a host of new ideas. Close
May 2009
Wed 6	1 day	Food for Friends	£120.00	Book
Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. Close
Fri 8	1 day	Summer Wine & Starters	£120.00	Book
In the morning, students will work in pairs to prepare a diverse range of starters. Useful recipes that you can freeze ahead of time and others that are very simple to prepare and are stunning to look at. After a break, your taste buds will be tingling for a different reason. Learn about wines from the Old and New Worlds. Add a bit of sparkle with champagnes and sparkling wines. Close
Sat 9	1 day	A taste of the Orient	£120.00	Book
Take a spin of the exotic cuisines of East Asia, from China and Japan to Mongolia! Learn some unusual, but famil friendly recipes using available ingredients. All recipes are very versatile and fun to prepare Close
Tue 12	1 day	The Art of the Sauce	£120.00	Book
Learn how to create classic French and Italian sauces in advance as well as some modern interpretations. Starters,main courses and desserts will all be prepared from scratch with a versatile sauce for each. Close
Wed 13	1 day	Family Food	£120.00	Book
Course description to follow Close
Sat 16	2 days	Summer Food for Friends	£310.00	Book
With less formal entertaining in mind, learn new recipes for outdoor entertaining which may include barbecued meat or vegetables, fish starters and fruity desserts. Close
Tue 19	1 day	Summer Entertaining	£120.00	Book
This course is for people who love to entertain but have little time to prepare food at the last minute. Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. All courses are based on seasonal food. Close
Fri 22	1 day	French Dinner party and Wine Tasting	£120.00	Book
This course has the best of both worlds! Spend the morning cooking up a storm, learning classic techniques for presenting a French inspired dinner party. After a break at 12.30 and a sample of some of the French fare, move on to wine interpretation and tasting. The day will be rounded off with a late lunch. Close
Sat 23	0 day	Evening Dinner party	£60.00	Book
Bring a group of 12 friends from 6pm-10pm and cook your own dinner party together. Learn new techniques for versatile dinner party recipes that can be prepared in advance. Learn about impressive presentation in a hands-on evening followed by dinner cooked by our own fair hands, our house wine is included. Close
Wed 27	1 day	Fish & Seafood	£140.00	Book
Learn how to fillet, prepare and cook seasonal fish from lake and sea. This is a hands-on course for fish lovers and includes vegetable accompaniments and sauces. There will also be tasting demonstrations prepared by the tutor throughout the course. Students work in pairs to prepare the fish. The day culminates in a wonderful lunch prepared by the students. The recipes may include turbot, tuna, salmon, scallops, bream, eel and brill. Close
Fri 29	3 days	Summer madness	£450.00	Book
This course is for people who love to entertain but have little time to prepare food at the last minute. Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. All courses are based on seasonal food. Close
June 2009
Tue 2	1 day	Indian Cookery	£120.00	Book
For people who love Indian food, cooked authentically. Learn to use and store herbs and spices. Close
Fri 5	1 day	Italian	£120.00	Book
There is a lot more to this day than pasta and rice! Learn about authentic Italian dishes using meat and fish. Discover the secrets of deeply rich sauces to enhance any dinner. Close
Sat 6	1 day	Summer Wine & Starters	£120.00	Book
In the morning, students will work in pairs to prepare a diverse range of starters. Useful recipes that you can freeze ahead of time and others that are very simple to prepare and are stunning to look at. After a break, your taste buds will be tingling for a different reason. Learn about wines from the Old and New Worlds. Add a bit of sparkle with champagnes and sparkling wines. Close
Wed 10	2 days	Outdoor Entertaining	£310.00	Book
Easy but tasty food for any amount of people. Everything designed to be cooked outside even if it rains! Learn about safe food practises and storage. Learn how to make the most of the great outdoors and be organised about it. Close
Sat 13	2 days	Summer Food for Friends	£310.00	Book
With less formal entertaining in mind, learn new recipes for outdoor entertaining which may include barbecued meat or vegetables, fish starters and fruity desserts. Close
Wed 17	1 day	"BBQ, Sauces & Salads "	£120.00	Book
Open your eyes to the vast world of salads, warm and cold, encompassing fish, vegetables and marinated meats. Learn about emulsion based sauces and zingy vinaigrettes Close
Thu 18	1 day	The Quintessential Tea Party	£120.00	Book
Create, quite simply, the best tea party ever! Students will be guided in new techniques for a visually impressive banquet of sweet and savoury recipes which can be mostly made in advance. Get tips on presentation for these versatile dishes. Close
Sat 20	2 days	Summer Food for Friends	£310.00	Book
With less formal entertaining in mind, learn new recipes for outdoor entertaining which may include barbecued meat or vegetables, fish starters and fruity desserts. Close
Wed 24	1 day	Low Fat Summer Days	£120.00	Book
Low fat food in the summer is easy because there is a wealth of delicious vegetables and lean meat. Get your taste buds tingling with delicious but healthy recipes to include fish, sauces and puddings. This course will give you lots of ideas for entertaining friends as well as delighting your family. Close
Sat 27	1 day	A taste of the Orient	£120.00	Book
Take a spin of the exotic cuisines of East Asia, from China and Japan to Mongolia! Learn some unusual, but famil friendly recipes using available ingredients. All recipes are very versatile and fun to prepare Close
Mon 29	1 day	Outdoor Entertaining for Men	£120.00	Book
New ideas for grilling and barbequing. Learn about boning and carving meat. Close
July 2009
Thu 2	1 day	Outdoor Entertaining	£120.00	Book
Lots of ideas for meat and vegetables. Learn how to make the most of the great outdoors and be organised! Make wonderful new sauces that are very versatile:(Aubergine relish/chilli & yogurt sauce). Picnic food (Hunter's loaf/lobster rolls) and summer sweetnes (Champagne jellies/fruit pastries). Close
Sat 4	1 day	Cooking for Children 8-12 years	£60.00	Book
Exciting and innovative food for kids, that is not only healthy but fun to cook. Close
Tue 7	1 day	Summer Madness	£120.00	Book
This is a course with friends in mind. Make the most of the glut of summer vegetables and tender meat. Learn to create feasts for your friends without chaining yourself to the kitchen all day. Ease their thirst with refreshing homemade citrus and mint drinks and then feed their hunger with fresh and crunchy Salads such as Carrot & Red Onion with a Lemony Dressing and a very light Wild Salmon Carpaccio. Entice them with wonderful tangy Potato & Artichoke Tarts to eat with char-grilled Steaks and Tomato & Basil compote. We will show you how to get the most out of summer fruit for puddings without feeling exhausted! Close
Wed 8	1 day	Summer Entertaining	£120.00	Book
This course is for people who love to entertain but have little time to prepare food at the last minute. Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. All courses are based on seasonal food. Close
Fri 17	1 day	Know your Wines	£120.00	Book
This course will ensure that you get the most out of every glass of wine you drink! Travel through the “Old World” to the “New World” and let your taste buds tingle. Learn how to decipher labels, tips on storage and matching wines to food. A broad range of grapes is covered, mingled with fortified wines and champagne. This course is ideal for beginners and those who would like to learn a little more about fine wines and their regions. Wines for everyday casual dining are also included. Close
Sat 18	1 day	Cooking for kids 12-16 years	£60.00	Book
Exciting and innovative food for kids, that is not only healthy but fun to cook. Close
Mon 20	1 day	Summer Madness	£120.00	Book
This is a course with friends in mind. Make the most of the glut of summer vegetables and tender meat. Learn to create feasts for your friends without chaining yourself to the kitchen all day. Ease their thirst with refreshing homemade citrus and mint drinks and then feed their hunger with fresh and crunchy Salads such as Carrot & Red Onion with a Lemony Dressing and a very light Wild Salmon Carpaccio. Entice them with wonderful tangy Potato & Artichoke Tarts to eat with char-grilled Steaks and Tomato & Basil compote. We will show you how to get the most out of summer fruit for puddings without feeling exhausted! Close
Tue 21	1 day	"BBQ, Sauces & Salads "	£120.00	Book
Open your eyes to the vast world of salads, warm and cold, encompassing fish, vegetables and marinated meats. Learn about emulsion based sauces and zingy vinaigrettes Close
Thu 23	1 day	Summer Entertaining	£120.00	Book
This course is for people who love to entertain but have little time to prepare food at the last minute. Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. All courses are based on seasonal food. Close
Sat 25	1 day	Italian	£120.00	Book
There is a lot more to this day than pasta and rice! Learn about authentic Italian dishes using meat and fish. Discover the secrets of deeply rich sauces to enhance any dinner. Close
Tue 28	1 day	Summer Madness	£120.00	Book
This is a course with friends in mind. Make the most of the glut of summer vegetables and tender meat. Learn to create feasts for your friends without chaining yourself to the kitchen all day. Ease their thirst with refreshing homemade citrus and mint drinks and then feed their hunger with fresh and crunchy Salads such as Carrot & Red Onion with a Lemony Dressing and a very light Wild Salmon Carpaccio. Entice them with wonderful tangy Potato & Artichoke Tarts to eat with char-grilled Steaks and Tomato & Basil compote. We will show you how to get the most out of summer fruit for puddings without feeling exhausted! Close
Thu 30	1 day	Outdoor Entertaining	£120.00	Book
Lots of ideas for meat and vegetables. Learn how to make the most of the great outdoors and be organised! Make wonderful new sauces that are very versatile:(Aubergine relish/chilli & yogurt sauce). Picnic food (Hunter's loaf/lobster rolls) and summer sweetnes (Champagne jellies/fruit pastries). Close
August 2009
Tue 4	1 day	Cooking with Chicken	£120.00	Book
Find out how to bone a chicken properly and how best to retain those delicious juices that can be lost by overcooking.Explore dishes for all the family as well as some more impressive dinner party dishes. Close
Fri 7	1 day	Family Food	£120.00	Book
Course description to follow Close
Sat 8	1 day	Cooking for Children 8-12 years	£60.00	Book
Exciting and innovative food for kids, that is not only healthy but fun to cook. Close
Tue 11	1 day	Summer Madness	£120.00	Book
This is a course with friends in mind. Make the most of the glut of summer vegetables and tender meat. Learn to create feasts for your friends without chaining yourself to the kitchen all day. Ease their thirst with refreshing homemade citrus and mint drinks and then feed their hunger with fresh and crunchy Salads such as Carrot & Red Onion with a Lemony Dressing and a very light Wild Salmon Carpaccio. Entice them with wonderful tangy Potato & Artichoke Tarts to eat with char-grilled Steaks and Tomato & Basil compote. We will show you how to get the most out of summer fruit for puddings without feeling exhausted! Close
Fri 14	1 day	The Quintessential Tea Party	£120.00	Book
Create, quite simply, the best tea party ever! Students will be guided in new techniques for a visually impressive banquet of sweet and savoury recipes which can be mostly made in advance. Get tips on presentation for these versatile dishes. Close
Sat 15	1 day	Know your Wines	£120.00	Book
This course will ensure that you get the most out of every glass of wine you drink! Travel through the “Old World” to the “New World” and let your taste buds tingle. Learn how to decipher labels, tips on storage and matching wines to food. A broad range of grapes is covered, mingled with fortified wines and champagne. This course is ideal for beginners and those who would like to learn a little more about fine wines and their regions. Wines for everyday casual dining are also included. Close
Mon 17	1 day	The Art of the Sauce	£120.00	Book
Learn how to create classic French and Italian sauces in advance as well as some modern interpretations. Starters,main courses and desserts will all be prepared from scratch with a versatile sauce for each. Close
Wed 19	1 day	Now that we're married!	£120.00	Book
Learn how to prepare delicious recipes for 2 or more, from starters, main courses to puddings. Many styles of cooking may be referred to on the day, from Thai to French influences. Recipes are simple and cost effective. Close
Fri 21	0 day	Evening Dinner party	£60.00	Book
Bring a group of 12 friends from 6pm-10pm and cook your own dinner party together. Learn new techniques for versatile dinner party recipes that can be prepared in advance. Learn about impressive presentation in a hands-on evening followed by dinner cooked by our own fair hands, our house wine is included. Close
Tue 25	1 day	Budget food for starving students	£120.00	Book
Wean yourselves off take away food and learn some new techniques to cook proper food! Learn how to transform cheap cuts of meat into succulent dishes with very little effort. Create a proper store cupboard and you will never go hungry or broke again! Close
Wed 26	1 day	Outdoor Entertaining	£120.00	Book
Lots of ideas for meat and vegetables. Learn how to make the most of the great outdoors and be organised! Make wonderful new sauces that are very versatile:(Aubergine relish/chilli & yogurt sauce). Picnic food (Hunter's loaf/lobster rolls) and summer sweetnes (Champagne jellies/fruit pastries). Close
Thu 27	1 day	Dinner Party	£120.00	Book
Learn how to give the ultimate dinner party! We show you how to organise things so the evening appears effortless, including how to dress your table. This course cover a variety of starters (mushroom tartlets with a thyme and mustard sauce), main courses (wild salmon with basil & tomato butter). Close
September 2009
Wed 2	1 day	Budget food for starving students	£120.00	Book
Wean yourselves off take away food and learn some new techniques to cook proper food! Learn how to transform cheap cuts of meat into succulent dishes with very little effort. Create a proper store cupboard and you will never go hungry or broke again! Close
Thu 3	1 day	Food for Friends	£120.00	Book
Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. Close
Mon 7	26 days	4 week diploma course	£2600.00	Book
As well as learning new techniques, kitchen management and hygiene feature highly throughout the 4 weeks. Knife skills and other techniques will be practised daily. The classes are kept to a maximum of 12 students to insure close tuition. Students will stay in the courtyard of the estate, dining in the cookery school each day.The courses run from Monday to Friday starting at 10am and ending at 4pm. The students will be broken up into groups and each Friday one group will cook a three-course dinner for the other students. The course offers a variety of imaginative ideas and also includes vegetarian dishes. This course offers the students a chance to create their own style and enhance their repertoire. Close
October 2009
Tue 6	1 day	Autumn Entertaining	£120.00	Book
Summer has disappeared and the evenings are getting shorter. What a perfect season to entertain! Learn how to make delicious bread, simple starters and seasonal main courses that are warm and rich but not as heavy as winter food Close
Wed 7	1 day	Bread & Soups	£120.00	Book
The perfect combination! Learn how to make the lightest nut loaves to the richest cheese loaves,from fish soups to light zesty broths. Close
Fri 9	3 days	Autumn Entertaining	£450.00	Book
Emphasisis on entertaining in the home.Learn how to make delicious bread, simple starters and seasonal main courses that are warm and rich but not as heavy as winter food. Close
Tue 13	1 day	French Dinner party and Wine Tasting	£120.00	Book
This course has the best of both worlds! Spend the morning cooking up a storm, learning classic techniques for presenting a French inspired dinner party. After a break at 12.30 and a sample of some of the French fare, move on to wine interpretation and tasting. The day will be rounded off with a late lunch. Close
Wed 14	1 day	Fish & Seafood	£140.00	Book
Learn how to fillet, prepare and cook seasonal fish from lake and sea. This is a hands-on course for fish lovers and includes vegetable accompaniments and sauces. There will also be tasting demonstrations prepared by the tutor throughout the course. Students work in pairs to prepare the fish. The day culminates in a wonderful lunch prepared by the students. The recipes may include turbot, tuna, salmon, scallops, bream, eel and brill. Close
Sat 17	2 days	Winter Wine and Dinner Party	£310.00	Book
Spend the morning cooking up the prefect dinner party, before sitting down to wine tasting to match up to your food Close
Tue 20	1 day	Wine & Dinner Party	£120.00	Book
Spend the morning cooking up the prefect dinner party which can be made in advance before sitting down to a wine tasting to match up to your food. End the perfect day by eating the fruits of your labour during a late lunch. Close
Wed 21	1 day	Indian Cookery	£120.00	Book
For people who love Indian food, cooked authentically. Learn to use and store herbs and spices. Close
Fri 23	3 days	Game & Autumn Entertaining	£450.00	Book
Get to grips with the practical experience of preparing game from scratch and teaming it with great starters and main courses. Seasonal game birds and meat will be prepared whilst improving your knife skills Close
Tue 27	1 day	Food for Friends	£120.00	Book
Increase your repertoire of recipes and learn clever tricks to prepare food ahead of time. This is casual food at its best with a smart twist. The recipes could include meat, vegetables and desserts. Close
Wed 28	1 day	Autumn Entertaining	£120.00	Book
Summer has disappeared and the evenings are getting shorter. What a perfect season to entertain! Learn how to make delicious bread, simple starters and seasonal main courses that are warm and rich but not as heavy as winter food Close
Fri 30	1 day	Wine & Dinner Party	£120.00	Book
Spend the morning cooking up the prefect dinner party which can be made in advance before sitting down to a wine tasting to match up to your food. End the perfect day by eating the fruits of your labour during a late lunch. Close
Sat 31	0 day	Evening Dinner party	£60.00	Book
Bring a group of 12 friends from 6pm-10pm and cook your own dinner party together. Learn new techniques for versatile dinner party recipes that can be prepared in advance. Learn about impressive presentation in a hands-on evening followed by dinner cooked by our own fair hands, our house wine is included. Close
November 2009
Tue 3	1 day	Winter Suprises	£120.00	Book