A Taste of India

Red Onion Bhaji, Cucumber Raita, Coriander Chutney

Authentic Butter Chicken, Spiced Vegetable Salad, Fluffy Basmati Rice, Garlic and Herb Naan

Mango Kulfi with Mango, Pineapple and Passionfruit Salad

Scrap the takeaway this weekend and learn how to recreate some of the nation's favourite flavours in the comfort of your own kitchen. This class will put you on track to mastering the techniques required to create a full Indian feast, fit for a range of events from a solo dinner in front of the tv to a night of entertaining friends and family.

Our full-day classes provide six hours of learning and development, as you prepare two dishes and enjoy an interactive demonstration of the third before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.

Breadmaking

Morning rolls (Tear and share enriched white rolls with a spelt crunch topping)
Sage, onion and Yorkshire cheddar loaf, braised pork cheeks apples and cider
Poached eggs Benedict with homemade English muffins

Whether you're looking for fresh inspiration, or just getting to grips with your dough, our Breadmaking classes will help you master the basics and beyond, taking you through the what, why, when, where and how of breadmaking enabling you to make the perfect loaf.

Our full-day classes provide six hours of learning and development, as you prepare two dishes and enjoy an interactive demonstration of the third before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine

Chocolate Masterclass with Mark Tilling

24 passion fruit, chill and mango moulded chocolates

20  hazelnut praline dipped truffle lollies 

30 handed rolled whisky truffles 

Enjoy a full-day class with Mark Tilling, who is an exceptionally talented, multi-award winning Chocolatier and has received many awards for his chocolate and pâtisserie work over the years, earning many gold and silver medals for his exquisite desserts and petits fours, as well as double gold for his chocolate showpieces.

His highest achievements, however, have been winning the UK Chocolate Masters competition from 2006 to 2008, and coming 12th in 2007 and 7th in 2009 at the finals of the World Chocolate Masters. He has also being featured on the new channel 4 show Extreme Chocolate Makers in 2019.

Festive Baking: The Classics

Boozy Christmas Cake

Mince Pies

Spiced Christmas Biscuits

demonstrated and served:

Tear and Share Sage, Onion and Yorkshire Cheddar Loaf, with Leek and Potato Soup

We’ve all found ourselves with a wedge of fruitcake, a pack of mince pies and a Christmas biscuit or two in our shopping baskets as December draws closer each year, but what if you could craft these festive favourites yourself? Spend a day baking all these classic treats to take home and enjoy with your loved ones, while the Chef Tutor prepares and serves a hearty portion of soup and bread to warm you through the day.

Our full-day classes provide six hours of learning and development, as you prepare two dishes and enjoy an interactive demonstration of the third before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine

Inspirational family comfort food

Devilled whitebait, saffron aioli
Ultimate fish pie with scallops, king prawns, smoked haddock and salmon
Lemongrass pannacotta, pineapple salsa

Create new and exciting meals to please the whole family with our Inspirational Family Comfort Food course. Learn three classic courses to satisfy even the most discerning junior diner, as well as a wealth of advice and tips on creating delicious comfort food for the whole family and preparing dishes in advance to feed hungry mouths quickly at meal times.

 Our full-day classes provide six hours of learning and development, as you prepare two dishes and enjoy an interactive demonstration of the third before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine

Its all about Chicken

Salt and pepper wings
Chicken breast stuffed with wild mushrooms, truffle mash, carrot tagliatelle, Madeira cream sauce
Ballotine of chicken leg stuffed with sage, onion and chestnut stuffing
Chicken satay
Fresh chicken stock

When expertly prepared and cooked, there's so much more to enjoy from a humble chicken. It's all about Chicken course shows you how to joint and separate cuts to create three unique dishes, as well as a classic fresh stock. These cost-effective preparation skills are perfect for inspiring new dishes and cooking on a budget.

Our full-day classes provide six hours of learning and development, as you prepare two dishes and enjoy an interactive demonstration of the third before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.

One Pot Cooking with Alan Rosenthal

Caponata

Persian chicken with sour cherries and walnuts

Chicken and seafood paella

Catalan fish stew

Beef in ale with horseradish and Stilton dumplings (demonstration)

Cuttlefish braised in red wine, cloves and bay leaves (demonstration)

Alan trained at Leiths School of Food and Wine in 2007 and spent time travelling and private cheffing in both France and Spain. Alan was then commissioned by Ebury Press to write his top selling cookbook, Ultimate One-Pot dishes.  The cookbook is now on its second edition and covers many types of one-pot recipes from all over the world.

Alan’s full-day classes provide six hours of learning and development starting with a demonstration.  You will then go on to prepare a selection of recipes from start to finish, expertly guided by Alan and the team at the cookery school.

Roast & Yorkshires

Roast pork with crackling

Yorkshire puddings

Apple and Yorkshire cider gravy

Colcannon stuffed jacket potato

Honey roasted parsnips

A homage to our home in the heart of Yorkshire, ou class will teach you how to master the classic Yorkshire pudding (an essential with any roast). Timings are everything when crafting the perfect roast, and our Chef Tutor will teach you how to make crispy crackling, a mouth-watering apple and cider gravy, Colcannon stuffed jackets, and the confidence you need to recreate a traditional feast at home.

Our full-day classes provide six hours of learning and development, as you prepare two dishes and enjoy an interactive demonstration of the third before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.

Seasonal Yorkshire

Char grilled Yorkshire trout, wilted wild garlic, lemon butter sauce
Breast of herb fed chicken, herb infused spring vegetable broth
Vanilla Cheesecake, Yorkshire rhubarb and cardamom compote

Our ever-changing Seasonal Yorkshire course is inspired by Yorkshire's own plots, orchards and lands and utilise the finest seasonal ingredients to create comforting favourites and fresh dishes. For Spring, our Chef Tutor will be guiding you through a three-course spectacular featuring char grilled Yorkshire trout, herb fed Chicken and a vanilla cheesecake with Yorkshire rhubarb.

Our full-day classes provide six hours of learning and development, as you prepare two dishes and enjoy an interactive demonstration of the third before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.

South American Travels

Sea bass ceviche
Drunken bean melts
Chicken, chorizo red pepper empanadas with chimmi churri sauce
Alfajores (butter biscuits) with dulce de leche, fresh coconut and citrus salad

Become an expert in one of the UK's top food trends, with our South American Travels course. We have hand-selected our favourite, exciting dishes from across the continent to create an exceptional menu, bringing together different cultures and traditions for you to try and enjoy.

Our full-day classes provide six hours of learning and development, as you prepare two dishes and enjoy an interactive demonstration of the third before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.

Bakes - Bread & pastry

Traditional crumpets, baked with artichoke, Parma ham, mozzarella, basil.
Tomato, rosemary and sea salt focaccia, served with spiced shin of beef

Crumpets are a classic favourite, and this course is designed to show you how to transform the humble crumpet into a wonderful savoury snack. Turn your hand at creating crumpets with artichokes and Parma ham, before the Chef Tutor demonstrates how to prepare a simple and tasty spiced shin of beef, with a fabulous tomato, rosemary and sea salt focaccia to accompany.

Our half-day classes last three hours and will give you opportunity to create one dish from the menu, and enjoy a demonstration of an additional dish by the chef tutor before sitting down to enjoy them both with a glass of wine.

Beef wellington

Individual beef Wellington, ultimate baked potatoes,  port wine gravy
Orange panna cotta, orange and almond salad

Named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington and former Prime Minister, the Beef Wellington course will teach you how to re-create this true British classic, paired with ultimate baked potatoes and a rich port wine gravy. Our Chef Tutor will then create a lightly scented orange panna cotta with a toasted almond salad for you to enjoy.

Our half-day classes last three hours and will give you opportunity to create one dish from the menu, and enjoy a demonstration of an additional dish by the chef tutor before sitting down to enjoy them both with a glass of wine.

Dinner Party Steak

Steak au poivre (fillet steak) with bubble and squeak, Cavolo Nero

Baked peaches, amaretti and chocolate crust, crème fraiche

Our Dinner Party Steak class is designed to help you master the ultimate soirée showstopper. Learn how to cook the perfect steak with a classic French peppercorn sauce, a perfectly crisp bubble and squeak and the understated Italian black cabbage. Our Chef Tutor will then demonstrate and serve sumptuous baked peaches with a wonderful Amaretti and chocolate crust finished with silky and refreshing crème fraîche.

Our half-day classes last three hours and will give you opportunity to create one dish from the menu, and enjoy a demonstration of an additional dish by the chef tutor before sitting down to enjoy them both with a glass of wine.

Mexican tortilla

Carne asada (spiced beef) & chipotle cashew nut salsa with homemade tortilla wrap

Pastel de tres leches (Mexican three milk cake)

Perfect for Mexican food lovers, you'll have the opportunity to create your own authentic, light and floury tortillas from scratch with a spicy smoked marinade, tomato and nut salsa and perfectly cooked steak in this Mexican half-day course. Our Chef Tutor will also demonstrate a traditional Mexican Three-Milk cake for you to enjoy.

Our half-day classes last three hours and will give you opportunity to create one dish from the menu, and enjoy a demonstration of an additional dish by the chef tutor before sitting down to enjoy them both with a glass of wine.

Proper Pate and Terrines

Pork and venison pate pickled baby vegetables
Pressed seafood terrine, oyster mayonnaise 

A pâté is an ideal dish to have in your fridge and the perfect go-to when you're feeling peckish. In our Proper Pâté and Terrines class, learn how to make a wonderful pork and venison pâté wrapped in bacon, with lightly pickled vegetables for the perfect accompaniment. Our Chef Tutor will then demonstrate and serve a pressed, fresh seafood terrine with a West Country oyster mayonnaise for you to enjoy.

Our half-day classes last three hours and will give you opportunity to create one dish from the menu, and enjoy a demonstration of an additional dish by the chef tutor before sitting down to enjoy them both with a glass of wine.

Proper Yorkshire Cream Tea

Fruit scones

Plain scones 

Both served with Yorkshire clotted cream and preserves

Savoury mature cheddar cheese scones served with Yorkshire Blue and fruit chutney

Recreate the star of the quintessential Afternoon Tea with our Proper Yorkshire Cream Tea class. Master light and fluffy fruit and plain scones accompanied by real Yorkshire clotted cream and the fruitiest strawberry jam. Our Chef Tutor will also demonstrate and serve savoury mature cheddar scones, with the perfect Yorkshire blue and fruit chutney.

Our half-day classes last three hours and will give you opportunity to create one dish from the menu, and enjoy a demonstration of an additional dish by the chef tutor before sitting down to enjoy them both with a glass of wine.

Sous vide home cooking

Slow cooked lamb rump, creamed potatoes, green beans, garlic and parsley juices
Spiced poached apples, rum and raisin ice cream 

A sous-vide masterclass for the home cook. Learn how to turn a roasting joint of lamb into a delicate masterpiece, make the best creamy mash potato and herby green beans and master a tasty pan gravy to top. Our Chef Tutor will then demonstrate and serve a slow-cooked, spiced apples with a fabulously boozy homemade rum and raisin ice-cream.

Our half-day classes last three hours and will give you opportunity to create one dish from the menu, and enjoy a demonstration of an additional dish by the chef tutor before sitting down to enjoy them both with a glass of wine.

Vegan Winter Warmers

Cauliflower, Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry, Garlic and Herb Naan, Lentil Dahl

Sticky Date Pudding, Caramelised Spiced Pears, Toffee Sauce

Satiate those cravings for deeply warming, hearty dishes that everyone experiences in the middle of the English winter with a menu that is full of flavour but minus the meat. Join us as our Chef Tutor guides you through the above selection of winter warmers, showcasing techniques and ingredients that are suitable for vegan and non-vegan diets alike.

Our half-day classes last three hours and will give you opportunity to create one dish from the menu, and enjoy a demonstration of an additional dish by the chef tutor before sitting down to enjoy them both with a glass of wine.

Venetian Feast with Valentina Harris

Frutti Di Mare Gratinati (Grilled mixed seafood)

Anatra Col Pien (Stuffed Venetian Duck) with Salsa Peverada (Venetian sauce for roast Game) and Peperonata Alla Veneziana (Venetian Stewed Peppers)

Risotto D'asparagi (Asparagus Risotto)

Torta Di Zucca (Pumpkin Cake)

Experience a Chef's Table with Valentina Harris. Relax and enjoy as Valentina and our Head Chef Tutor prepare a fantastic Venetian feast. Watch from the Demonstration Table in the stylish, informal surroundings of the Cookery School. Pick up hints, tips and great stories from Valentina.

With heritage like Valentina’s, it is no wonder she is such a well-respected authority on Italian food and food culture. Tracing her family history back to 1369 through the illustrious Sforza dynasty, Valentina is the youngest member of a large Anglo-Italian family of gourmets. Educated in Italy, Valentina brought her qualifications for teaching and cooking from Rome to London where she built her reputation primarily as a private chef until the publication of her first award-winning cookery book in 1984.

Our Chef Tables last for three hours and will provide you with the opportunity to interact with the chef, try all the tasty dishes from the menu and enjoy a selection of wines which have been perfectly paired with each included course.

Curry night

Goan chicken curry, pilau basmati rice

Our classic Curry Night is perfect for those seeking the skills to make an authentic curry. Learn how to master a Goan curry from scratch (no curry paste in sight), and be amazed just how it easy it is to make the perfect pilau rice every time.

Our express-classes provide two hours or learning and development as you master a dish from the menu, before sitting down to enjoy it with a glass of wine or soft drink. Tea and Coffee breaks are provided throughout the session with tasty treats alongside.

Perfect Pasta

Traditional homemade tagliatelle with mussels, clams and shrimps

An Italian classic with a twist, our Pasta evening course will see you making and cooking your own perfect pasta under the expert guidance of our Chef Tutor, creating a simple seafood dish that will tantalise your taste buds.

Our express-classes provide two hours or learning and development as you master a dish from the menu, before sitting down to enjoy it with a glass of wine or soft drink. Tea and Coffee breaks are provided throughout the session with tasty treats alongside.

Tasty Thai

Thai green seafood curry with perfect fluffy jasmine rice

Join us for our Thai evening course, and learn how to make a fresh, authentic, seafood Thai curry with perfectly cooked fragrant jasmine rice that is guaranteed to impress.

Our express-classes provide two hours or learning and development as you master a dish from the menu, before sitting down to enjoy it with a glass of wine or soft drink. Tea and Coffee breaks are provided throughout the session with tasty treats alongside.

Bubble and squeak (Parent & Child Class)

Bubble and squeak, poached eggs and crispy bacon
Lemon pot with orange caramel

Perfect the best Bubble and Squeak in this class, with runny poached eggs and deliciously crispy bacon, before enjoying a demonstration of a traditional English lemon pot, with a tangy orange caramel sauce for dessert.

Our parent and child classes have been created so that a parent, guardian or family member aged over 18 can accompany an enthusiastic junior chef (aged between 8 and 13) to create delicious dishes and have a fun at the same time.

Please note that each place booked on this course entitles 1 adult to accompany 1 child.

• Age
• 8+

Festive Baking: Christmas Cupcakes (Parent & Child Class)

Carrot Cupcakes with Orange Frosting

Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream

Our kids’ Festive Baking classes are a great excuse to get your hands dirty with some family favourites: cupcakes. With the addition of some seasonal decoration to bring a bit of Christmas cheer to two simple but delicious recipes, the whole family will be wanting one of these hand-crafted treats in their stockings.

Our parent and child classes have been created so that a parent, guardian or family member aged over 18 can accompany an enthusiastic junior chef (aged between 8 and 13) to create delicious dishes and have fun at the same time.

Please note that each place booked on this course entitles 1 adult to accompany 1 child.

Meatballs (Parent & Child Class)

Homemade meatballs with tagliatelle and fresh tomato sauce
Vanilla ice cream with salted caramel sauce

Our Kids Meatball Masterclass will guide you through preparing and cooking everyone's favourite dish. From creating tender meatballs with a delicious homemade tomato sauce to learning how to cook the perfect pasta. For dessert, our Chef Tutor will be serving up homemade vanilla ice cream with an irresistible salted caramel topping. 

Our parent and child classes have been created so that a parent, guardian or family member aged over 18 can accompany an enthusiastic junior chef (aged between 8 and 13) to create delicious dishes and have a fun at the same time.

Please note that each place booked on this course entitles 1 adult to accompany 1 child.

• Age
• 8+

Ultimate Burger (Parent & Child Class)

The ultimate burger with cheese and bacon
Strawberry jelly and ice cream

Learn how to make your own patty, with a delicious grilled bacon topping and cheese, encased in a fluffy brioche bun in this Ultimate Burger class. Our Chef Tutor will be finishing it off with a classic party favourite of strawberry jelly and vanilla ice cream.

Our parent and child classes have been created so that a parent, guardian or family member aged over 18 can accompany an enthusiastic junior chef (aged between 8 and 13) to create delicious dishes and have a fun at the same time.

Please note that each place booked on this course entitles 1 adult to accompany 1 child.

• Age
• 8+

Express Class Couples Voucher

Express Class Couples Voucher worth £110 to be used within 1 calendar year from the date of purchase and redeemed against 2 spaces on an evening class together.

This voucher will be received via the email address you provide at booking.

Express Class Voucher

Express Class Voucher worth £55 to be used within 1 calendar year from the date of purchase and redeemed against a £55 evening class.

This voucher will be emailed to purchaser, for print gift box vouchers please see: Evening Class Voucher - Printed with Gift Box £58.50

Full Day Class Voucher

Full Day Class Voucher worth £159 to be used within 1 calendar year from the date of purchase and redeemed against a £159 full day class.

This voucher will be emailed to purchaser, for print gift box vouchers please see: Full Day Class Voucher - Printed with Gift Box £162.50

Full Day Couples Voucher

Full Day Class Voucher worth £318 to be used within 1 calendar year from the date of purchase and redeemed against 2 spaces on a full day class together.

This voucher will be received via the email address provided.

Half Day Class Voucher

Half Day Class Voucher worth £79 to be used within 1 calendar year from the date of purchase and redeemed against a £79 half day class.

This voucher will be emailed to purchaser, for print gift box vouchers please see: Half Day Class Voucher - Printed with Gift Box £82.50

Half Day Couples Voucher

Half Day Class Voucher worth £158 to be used within 1 calendar year from the date of purchase and redeemed against 2 spaces on a half day class together.

This voucher will be received via email address provided.