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Curry Night: Goa
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 at just how it easy it is to make the perfect pilau rice every time.
Our express classes provide two hours of 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.
£75.00
Curry Night: Thai
Thai Green Seafood Curry with Perfect Fluffy Jasmine Rice
Join us for our Thai express 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 of 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.
£75.00
Curry Night: Vegan
Cauliflower, Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry, Garlic and Herb Naan, Lentil Dahl
Satiate those cravings for deeply warming, hearty dishes that everyone experiences in the middle of the English winter (and sometimes on a summer evening, too!) with a curry that is full of flavour but minus the meat. Join us as our Chef Tutor guides you through techniques and ingredients that are suitable for vegan and non-vegan diets alike.
Our express-classes provide two hours of 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.
£75.00
Steak: Bavette of Beef
Bavette of Beef
Celeriac Mash
Bourguignonne Garnish
Dress up your usual steak and chips with tutelage from our Bavette of Beef class - learn how to combine classic French flavours to create a perfectly cooked flank steak paired with minimum-effort but maximum-flavour accompaniments.
Our express classes provide two hours of 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.
£75.00
Steak: Chargrilled Ribeye
Ribeye Steak, Triple Cooked Chips, Grilled Tomatoes and Roast Portobello Mushrooms
A carnivore's dream, our Steak evening course is designed to be a life-changing experience, as you learn how to cook a truly perfect steak. Paired with restaurant-style triple cooked chips and a classic garnish of grilled tomatoes and mushroom, you'll leave equipped to impress any dinner guest.
Our express classes provide two hours of 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.
£75.00
Artisan Bread Making
Whether you’re a seasoned baker, or new to the world of bread making, learn the art of it at The Cookery School with expert guidance from our head tutor. You will master a range of techniques that are essential to crafting lovely loaves from understanding the proofing process to mastering shaping techniques and styles. Bread types covered on this course may include focaccia, milk bread, flat bread, and bagels. After all, nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread on a morning!
*Dishes made may vary on the day
Our half day classes last three hours and will give you the opportunity to create and enjoy interactive demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.
Half Day Course Dishes (may include):
- Focaccia
- Flat Breads
- Milk Bread
- Bagels
- Varieties within the types of bread
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Introduction to the process of making bread
- Mixing and kneading techniques
- Understand the proofing process
- Understanding the effect of different ingredients in bread
- Baking techniques and temperatures
- Artisanal kneading techniques
- Varieties within base bread doughs
- Bulk fermentation of bread
- Different shaping techniques and styles
- Leavening agents and their effects
£105.00
Baking, Pastry & Desserts - Half Day
Bakers at the ready! Get ready to create your very own showstoppers from French macarons and tart Tatin to raspberry soufflé and chocolate torte, there is something sweet for everyone. You will learn useful techniques that you can put into practice again and again to recreate delicious treats at home!
*Dishes made may vary on the day
Our half day classes provide three hours of learning and development, as you prepare enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.
Half Day Dishes (may include):
- French Macaron
- Tart Tatin
- Chocolate Torte
- Orange Cake
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Piping Techniques
- Plating tips
- Baking in a lined pastry case
- Making and piping choux pastry for eclairs and profiteroles
- Layering patisserie items
- Important techniques required for making the perfect soufflé
£105.00
Fish & Shellfish - Half Day
Become a master of the seas and enjoy the taste of summer with our Fish & Shellfish class. Cook up a variety of incredible seafood dishes, from delicious seabass and saffron risotto with chorizo, salmon skewers with sesame and soy and queenie scallops to oysters, trout with beurre blanc sauce and moules marinière.
*Dishes cooked on the day may vary
Our half day classes last three hours and will give you the opportunity to create enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them both with a glass of wine.
Half Day Recipes (may include):
- Queenie Scallops
- Moules Marinière
- Oysters
- Shellfish Bisque
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Identification of fish and shellfish
- Quality points of fish and shellfish
- Preparation of small round, large round and flat fish
- Preparation of different shellfish and crustaceans
- Different cookery methods relating to different types of fish and shellfish
- Presentation of different dishes
£105.00
French Brasserie - Half Day
Enjoy the delights of French cuisine in the heart of historic York. This course encompasses a balance of both traditional and contemporary French cooking methods, such as: confit technique, flambéing and making a traditional bisque as well as artisanal bread making and shaping. Bon Appétit!
*Dishes made may vary on the day
Our half day classes last three hours and will give you the opportunity to create enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them both with a glass of wine.
Half Day Recipes (may include):
- Rustic French loaf
- Twice baked souffle
- Dauphinoise potato
- Confit Duck Leg
- Pear and almond tart
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Artisanal bread making and shaping
- Filleting fish or butchery skills
- Techniques around making a traditional bisque, for example flambéing.
- Understanding the technique of confit and its effect on meat
- Piping techniques
- The techniques required to make a soufflé
£105.00
Indian - Half Day
Forget the takeaway this weekend, you will create your own delicious Indian dishes from Reshmi Kebabs, Saffron Paratha and Sweet Potato Bhaji to Raita and Indian sweet treats. Learn how to combine authentic flavours, bold colours and modernised Indian cooking methods that will level up your culinary skills. This course will have you master, an authentic masala, dry roasting spices, and marinating meat.
*Dishes made may vary on the day
Our half day classes provide three hours of learning and development, as you prepare enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.
Half Day Recipes (may include):
- Tomato Chutney
- Reshmi Kebabs
- Saffron Paratha
- Carrot Halwa
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Making a traditional bread and flavour variations (no tandoor oven however)
- Modernised Indian cookery techniques
- Dry roasting spices, the right amount
- Making a basic masala
- Marinating meat
£105.00
Italian - Half Day
Discover the secrets behind the Italian's passion for cooking and food with our Italian cookery class. Learn to cook a feast for the family and create your very own pizzas, focaccia, risotto and of course ravioli, finished off with the Italian classic, tiramisu! Put your newfound knowledge and skills into practice in your own home and transport yourself to the Amalfi Coast in one mouthful!
*Dishes made may vary on the day
Our half day classes last three hours and will give you the opportunity to create enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them both with a glass of wine.
Half Day Recipes (may include):
- Focaccia
- Ravioli
- Pea risotto with pan fried seasonal protein
- Tiramisu
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Artisan bread making techniques
- Hand shaping of bread for a loaf and pizza
- Pasta making from scratch and into different shapes, ravioli and tortellini
- Making a basic white onion risotto and flavour variations
- Techniques required to create a traditional mascarpone cream to be layered in a tiramisu
£105.00
Middle Eastern - Half Day
Delve into the world of well-loved flavours from Middle Eastern cuisine. Learn how to get the most out of each ingredient used to craft fresh and fragrant dishes that you will want to recreate time and time again. From spice lamb rump, aubergine puree, Moroccan Chicken and orange cake, this immersive class is one you won’t want to miss!
*Dishes made may vary on the day
Our half day classes last three hours and will give you the opportunity to create enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them both with a glass of wine.
Half Day Recipes (may include):
- Iman Bayeldi with Griddled Halloumi
- Flat Bread
- Morroccan Lamb
- Laban Yoghurt
- Orange Cake
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Artisan flatbread techniques, including kneading, proofing, shaping and cooking
- Uses of Aubergine
- Cookery methods for different cuts
- Vegetable preparation and key knife skills
- Cooking techniques for different vegetables and the effects on them
£105.00
Modern World Street Food - Half Day
This truly dynamic and captivating class allows you to explore street food from around the world from within our historic city of York. Create your exciting dishes that you’ll look forward to recreating at home, including your very own chicken satay with peanut sauce, sweet potato bhaji, beignets, New York bagels and Mexican fajitas- there is something for everyone!
*Dishes cooked on the day may vary
Our half day classes last three hours and will give you the opportunity to create enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them both with a glass of wine.
Half Day Recipes (may include):
- Chicken satay with peanut sauce
- Wor Tip (pot stickers)
- New York Bagels
- Beignets
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Cutting, marinating and glazing chicken for the satay
- Processes involved with producing a traditional Malaysian style peanut sauce
- Rolling out and shaping dumplings
- Cookery methods required for different styles of street food
- Production of choux paste for the beignets
- Artisan bread making
£105.00
Pub Classics: Pork Pie
Raised Local Pork Pie with Spiced Pear and Saffron Chutney
Our Pork Pie half day course will teach you how to make a traditional hot water pastry to encase a herby spiced succulent pork filling with the lightest and flavoursome jelly to top. Our Chef Tutor will also demonstrate a perfect spiced pear and saffron chutney accompaniment to complement your pie.
Our half day classes last three hours and will give you the 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.
£105.00
South East Asian Cuisine - Half Day
Explore the bold and fresh flavours of South East Asia and impress your dinner guests! This class will have you excited by using combinations of different spices and levelling up your culinary skills. You will depart this class with the skills and knowledge to create a host of classic dishes, including chicken red curry, flavoursome pad krapow moo, dan tart and chicken satay.
*Dishes cooked on the day may vary
Our half day classes last three hours and will give you the opportunity to create enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them both with a glass of wine.
Half Day Recipes (may include):
- Pad krapow moo
- Chicken Satay with peanut sauce
- Dan Tart
- Chicken Red Curry
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Different spices required in different South East Asian dishes
- Slow cooking methods used for tougher cuts of meat
- Dry roasting spices to get the most of their flavour
- Traditional accompaniments that work alongside the dishes
- Rice cooking techniques pros and cons
- Vegetable preparation and knife skills
£105.00
Spanish Tapas Temptations - Half Day
This class combines bright colours and delicious flavours to create a tapas feast that is a treat for the eyes as well as the tastebuds! Mastering the skills required to make exquisite tapas is essential - add this to your repertoire of timeless classics - perfect to rustle up when hosting friends or for an intimate dinner for two!
*Dishes made may vary on the day
Our half day classes last three hours and will give you the opportunity to create enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them both with a glass of wine.
Half Day Recipes (may include):
- Chorizo in red wine
- Beef albondigas
- Calamares with aioli
- Patatas Bravas
- Crème Catalan
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Vegetable preparation and knife skills
- Preparation, shaping and cooking of meat and poultry
- Preparation of shellfish and crustaceans
- Skills and techniques required to create a Crème Catalan
- Artisan bread making
£105.00
Ultimate Christmas Lunch
Learn how to prepare, cook and carve a full Christmas Day Lunch then sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labour. Cookery School Director, Marc Williams will give you all the tips and tricks to make the big day as seamless as possible.
Let us help you take the stress out of Christmas cooking and make it nearly as enjoyable as eating the finished product.
We always encourage a hands on approach within the classes so get ready to get stuck in!
Our half day classes last three hours and will give you the opportunity to create and enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.
Recipes (may include):
- Smoked Gravadlax, white crab and citrus puree
- Roast Turkey Perfectly Cooked
- Cranberry Sauce
- All of the Trimmings
- Dark Chocolate Yule Log
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Timing the meal correctly
- Production of cold sauces
- Preparation of different kinds of meat
- Cooking of different kinds of meat
- Resting Times
- Various preparation and cooking methods for vegetable
£105.00
Ultimate Sunday Lunch
From the perfect crisp and fluff of a roasted potato to rich, silky gravy – allow Cookery School Director, Marc Williams, to guide you through the ultimate Sunday Lunch. Learn the all-important meat resting periods as well as how to accurately plan your meal preparation times correctly, so that you can enjoy a stress-free roast every Sunday.
Our half day classes last three hours and will give you the opportunity to create enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them both with a glass of wine.
Half Day Recipes (may include):
- Smoked salmon Bagels
- Roast Beef with Yorkshire Puddings and proper gravy
- Roast Hogget
- Potatoes and Vegetables
- Yorkshire puddings
- Dark Chocolate and Almond Torte
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Timing the meal correctly
- Production of cold sauces
- Preparation of different kinds of meat
- Cooking of different kinds of meat
- Resting Times
- Various preparation and cooking methods for vegetable
£105.00
Baking, Pastry & Desserts - Full Day
Bakers at the ready! Get ready to create your very own showstoppers from French macarons and Tart tatin to chocolate soufflé and mille feuille, there is something sweet for everyone. You will learn useful techniques that you can put into practice again and again to recreate delicious treats at home!
*Dishes made may vary on the day
Our full day classes last six hours and will give you the opportunity to create and enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.
Full Day Course Dishes (may include):
- French Macarons
- Éclairs and Profiteroles
- Apple Tart Tatin
- Mille Feuille
- Chocolate Souffle
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Piping Techniques
- Plating tips
- Baking in a lined pastry case
- Making and piping choux pastry for eclairs and profiteroles
- Layering patisserie items
- Important techniques required for making the perfect soufflé
£165.00
Beef Wellington
English Summer Tomato Gazpacho
Burrata, Crispy Chorizo, Tomato and Olive Focaccia
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 full day classes last six hours and will give you the opportunity to create and enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.
£185.00
Fish & Shellfish - Full Day
Become a master of the seas and enjoy the taste of summer with our Fish & Shellfish class. Cook up a variety of incredible seafood dishes, from delicious seabass and saffron risotto with chorizo, salmon skewers with sesame and soy and queenie scallops to oysters, trout with beurre blanc sauce and moules marinière.
*Dishes cooked on the day may vary
Our full day classes provide six hours of learning and development, as you prepare enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.
Full Day Recipes (may include):
- Oysters
- Moules Marinière
- Seabass, saffron risotto and chorizo
- Trout with Beurre blanc sauce
- Salmon skewers with sesame and soy
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Identification of fish and shellfish
- Quality points of fish and shellfish
- Preparation of small round, large round and flat fish
- Preparation of different shellfish and crustaceans
- Different cookery methods relating to different types of fish and shellfish
- Presentation of different dishes
£185.00
French Brasserie - Full Day
Enjoy the delights of French cuisine in the heart of historic York. This course encompasses a balance of both traditional and contemporary French cooking methods, such as: piping techniques and artisanal bread making and shaping. Bon Appétit!
*Dishes made may vary on the day
Our full day classes last six hours and will give you the opportunity to create and enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.
Full Day Recipes (may include):
- Baguette
- Twice baked Souffle
- Trout with Beurre Blanc sauce
- French Macarons
- Apple Tarte Tatin
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Artisanal bread making and shaping
- Filleting fish or butchery skills
- Piping techniques
- The techniques required to make a soufflé
£185.00
Indian Masterclass
Forget the takeaway this weekend, you will create your own delicious Indian dishes from Reshmi Kebabs, Saffron Paratha and Sweet Potato Bhaji to Raita and Indian sweet treats. Learn how to combine authentic flavours, bold colours and modernised Indian cooking methods that will level up your culinary skills. This course will have you master, an authentic masala, dry roasting spices, and marinating meat.
*Dishes made may vary on the day
Our full day classes provide six hours of learning and development, as you prepare enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.
Full Day Recipes (may include):
- Tomato Chutney
- Reshmi Kebabs
- Saffron Paratha
- Fruit Chaat salad
- Sweet potato Bhaji
- Raita
- Indian sweets
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Making a traditional bread and flavour variations (no tandoor oven however)
- Modernised Indian cookery techniques
- Dry roasting spices, the right amount
- Making a basic masala
- Marinating meat
£185.00
Italian - Full Day
Discover the secrets behind the Italian's passion for cooking and food with our Italian cookery class. Learn to cook a feast for the family and create your very own pizzas, focaccia, risotto and of course ravioli, finished off with the Italian classic, tiramisu! Put your newfound knowledge and skills into practice in your own home and transport yourself to the Amalfi Coast in one mouthful!
*Dishes made may vary on the day
Our full day classes provide six hours of learning and development, as you prepare enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.
Full Day Recipes (may include):
- Focaccia
- Pizza
- Ravioli
- Seabass with Saffron Risotto
- Tiramisu
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Artisan bread making techniques
- Hand shaping of bread for a loaf and pizza
- Pasta making from scratch and into different shapes, ravioli and tortellini
- Making a basic white onion risotto and flavour variations
- Techniques required to create a traditional mascarpone cream to be layered in a tiramisu
£185.00
Middle Eastern - Full Day
Delve into the world of well-loved flavours from Middle Eastern cuisine. Learn how to get the most out of each ingredient used to craft fresh and fragrant dishes that you will want to recreate time and time again. From spice lamb rump, aubergine puree, Moroccan Chicken and orange cake, this immersive class is one you won’t want to miss!
*Dishes made may vary on the day
Our full day classes provide six hours of learning and development, as you prepare enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.
Full Day Recipes (may include):
- Iman Bayeldi with Griddled Halloumi
- Flat Bread
- Spiced Lamb rump
- Morroccan Chicken
- Smoked Aubergine puree
- Orange Cake
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Artisan flatbread techniques, including kneading, proofing, shaping and cooking
- Uses of Aubergine
- Cookery methods for different cuts
- Vegetable preparation and key knife skills
- Cooking techniques for different vegetables and the effects on them
£185.00
Modern World Street Food - Full Day
This truly dynamic and captivating class allows you to explore street food from around the world from within our historic city of York. Create your exciting dishes that you’ll look forward to recreating at home, including your very own chicken satay with peanut sauce, sweet potato bhaji, beignets, New York bagels and Mexican fajitas- there is something for everyone!
*Dishes cooked on the day may vary
Our full day classes provide six hours of learning and development, as you prepare enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.
Full Day Recipes (may include):
- Chicken satay with peanut sauce
- Wor Tip (pot stickers)
- Sweet Potato Bhaji
- Beignets
- New York Bagels
- Sesame Salmon Skewers
- Mexican Fajitas
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Cutting, marinating and glazing chicken for the satay
- Processes involved with producing a traditional Malaysian style peanut sauce
- Rolling out and shaping dumplings
- Cookery methods required for different styles of street food
- Production of choux paste for the beignets
- Artisan bread making
£185.00
South East Asian Cuisine - Full Day
Explore the bold and fresh flavours of South East Asia and impress your dinner guests! This class will have you excited by using combinations of different spices and levelling up your culinary skills. You will depart this class with the skills and knowledge to create a host of classic dishes, including chicken red curry, flavoursome pad krapow moo, dan tart and chicken satay.
*Dishes cooked on the day may vary
Our full day classes provide six hours of learning and development, as you prepare enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.
Full Day Recipes (may include):
- Pad Krapow Moo
- Sesame Salmon Skewers
- Nasi Lemak
- Chicken Satay with peanut sauce
- Congee
- Wor Tip
- Chicken Red Curry
- Dan Tart
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Different spices required in different south East Asian dishes
- Slow cooking methods used for tougher cuts of meat
- Dry roasting spices to get the most of their flavour
- Traditional accompaniments that work alongside the dishes
- Rice cooking techniques pros and cons
- Vegetable preparation and knife skills
£185.00
Sushi Masterclass
Engage in a chance to learn the ancient art of Sushi making in this fun, hands on class. Perfect your rolling skills and master the flavours of Japan, then at your next dinner part you can ‘wow’ your guests with a delicious spread of Nigiri, Maki and Miso Soup.
Our full day classes provide six hours of learning and development, as you prepare enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.
Recipes (may include):
- Miso Soup
- Gunkon Maki (Warship Roll)
- Temaki (Cone Shaped Sushi)
- Tamagoyaki (Japanese Omlette)
- Maki (Californian Roll)
- Uramaki (Inside out Californian Roll)
- Nigiri
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Sourcing Sashimi Grade fish
- Rice preparation and home made seasoning
- Building of different sushi shapes
- Traditional accompaniments that work alongside the dishes
- Vegetable preparation and knife skills
- Traditional slicing techniques of fish and seafood
£185.00
Yorkshire Game Masterclass - Full Day
Up your game! In this cookery class you will learn how to get the best results when cooking with game. As well as learning how to identify and prepare the classic cuts and cook wonderful seasonal dishes, you will depart the class with an understanding of alternative dishes you can create to suit a modern palate. Dishes you will master may include roast pigeon salad, pheasant fajitas, venison stew and roasted game bird! What are you waiting for?
*Dishes cooked on the day may vary
Our full day classes provide six hours of learning and development, as you prepare enjoy demonstrations of a variety of dishes, before sitting down to enjoy them with a glass of wine.
Full Day Recipes (may include):
- A taste of Rabbit
- Roast Pigeon Salad
- Venison with wild mushrooms and truffle
- Roasted game bird
- Pheasant Fajitas
Techniques Covered on Course:
- Identification of seasonal game
- Quality points of different game
- The preparation techniques required for a variety of game
- The cooking techniques required for different game
- Alternative dishes to suit a modern palate
£165.00
Chocolate Bars (Parent & Child Class)
Creative Chocolate Bar Slabs
Ultimate Chocolate Cake
Our Kids Chocolate Bars Masterclass will guide you through making your favourite chocolate bars. You will learn how to temper chocolate and use a variety of toppings to create the most delicious chocolate bars. Our Chef Tutor will then demonstrate and serve sumptuous chocolate cake.
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.
£65.00
Festive Bakes: Gingerbread (Parent & Child Class)
Gingerbread Figures
Chocolate Fondue with Gingerbread and Fruit Skewers
Our kids’ Festive Baking classes are a great excuse to get your hands dirty with the creation of a whole family of gingerbread figures, fully iced to look just like your favourite Aunts and Uncles. Perfect to take home for a later nibble, or to enjoy with a warming chocolate fondue to round your class off.
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.
£65.00
Little Bakes: Cupcakes (Parent & Child Classes)
Carrot Cupcakes with Orange Frosting
Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream
Lovely for a special occasion, or for no occasion whatsoever, this duo of cupcakes prove to be even tastier than they are straightforward to bake. Get your aprons on, ready to pipe the perfect swirl and finish off these baked creations with a flourish.
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.
£65.00
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+
£65.00
Ravioli (Parent & Child Class)
Ravioli of Butternut Squash
Rocket, Pesto and Pecorino Cheese
Raspberry Semifreddo and Berry Coulis
Get little hands busy with the wonderful world of hand-crafted pasta - from rolling to cutting, and filling to cooking, this parent and child class is sure to be just as much of a hit with our younger guests as it will be with their parents. Finish off with a perfect portion of refreshing raspberry semifreddo, served by our Chef Tutor.
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.
£65.00
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+
£65.00
Basic to Brilliant: Beginner
An in-depth course serving as a beginner's guide to professional cookery, our Basic to Brilliant: Beginner package is the perfect New Year's resolution to get you out of your stale mealtime routines and into a world packed with flavour and artful techniques. Providing professional tutelage over three full days, state of the art kitchen work stations, a departure pack filled with chef's equipment and recipes, and even the option to stay in one of The Grand's classic bedrooms to complete the experience, you're sure to be brimming with dinner ideas come the end of this course.
To make a booking, please select how many participants you would like to reserve class spaces for, and select a class date on the Choose Availability tab below.
If you would like to add any bedrooms at a heavily discounted rate to stay in during your visit, please get in touch with our Team on 01904 380038, or at cookeryschool@thegrandyork.co.uk for any assistance.
ITINERARY:
DAY 1 - PATISSERIE - 10:00 - 16:00
(If staying at the hotel) Arrival via the main hotel entrance, where you can drop your luggage off with our Concierge Team before heading down to the Cookery School for a 10am start.
Learn how to create mouth watering desserts, from choux pastry to the perfect souffle.
DAY 2 - BUTCHERY - 10:00 - 16:00
(If staying at the hotel) Breakfast in The Rise at your leisure, before heading down to the Cookery School for a 10am start
Learn to butcher whole rabbits, pigeon and learn the art of meat cookery. We will discuss cooking temperatures, timings and the importance of resting.
DAY 3 - FISH & SHELLFISH - 10:00 - 16:00
(If staying at the hotel) Breakfast in The Rise at your leisure, and check-out via your bedroom TV, or via main reception
You are welcome to leave your luggage with our Concierge Team before heading down to the Cookery School for a 10:00 start
Learn to mastershucking oysters, opening and prepping king scallops from the shell, round fish preparation and a variety of sauces to accompany.
£495.00
Gin Paired Cookery Class
This two-day cookery school class will provide you with a wealth of knowledge blended with a fun day out with friends and family, ideal for those wishing for a hands-on, unique experience.
Start your culinary staycation with a welcome brunch in the stylish Cookery School and get to know your Chef Tutor. After a relaxing start to your day, we will transport you to the Hooting Owl Distillery to enjoy a tour and an exploration of the Tasting Room. Spend 3 hours with gin experts learning the history and chemistry of gin distillery whilst enjoying a signature Yorkshire gin. Discover North, South, East, and West Yorkshire Gins and the unique stories behind the recipes.
Following your trip to the gin distillery you will head back to The Cookery School and indulge in an end of day feast with a Chef’s Table Evening . Witness the creative process of our Chef Tutor preparing a three-course meal for you. Paired with canapes, dessert, and wine, you won’t want to miss this wonderful opportunity to ask all your burning culinary questions and see an expert Chef in action.
Spend a night in one of our elegant rooms, ideal for relaxing after a busy day. The next morning, a half-day cookery class awaits you. This half-day class lasts for three hours and will give you the chance to create a dishes paired with Hooting Owl Gins, with the Hooting Team on hand to provide you with their top tips. Enjoy the demonstration of an additional dish by the Chef Tutor before sitting down to enjoy your culinary delights - the perfect way to end an unforgettable experience.
To make a booking, please select how many participants you would like to reserve class spaces for, and select a class date on the Choose Availability tab below.
If you would like to add any bedrooms to stay in during your visit, please get in touch with our Team on 01904 380038 for any assistance.
ITINERARY:
DAY 1 – HOOTING OWL DISTILLERY EXPERIENCE
Arrival via the main hotel entrance, where you can drop your luggage off with our Concierge Team before heading down to the Cookery School
11:30 Welcome and brunch in the Cookery School
13:15 Collection from The Cookery School for tour of Hooting Owl Distillery
17:45 Return back to hotel
19:30 Chef’s Table in the Cookery School
00:00 End of session, overnight accommodation at the hotel
DAY 2 – HALF DAY CLASS – to be decided
Breakfast in The Rise at your leisure, and check-out via your bedroom TV, or via main reception
You are welcome to leave your luggage with our Concierge Team before heading down to the Cookery School for an 11:30 start
11:30 Session begins
15:00 End of course
£215.00
Michelin Secrets
Delve into the world of Michelin Star dining and learn the secrets to creating a professional dish, perfect for your next dinner party or date night. Find out all the top tricks from preparation to presentation that will help turn your food into art. You will leave with skills that will make you the Masterchef of your friends and family!
Join our Head Chef Tutor Marc Williams, whose CV includes past Michelin star, Multiple AA Rosette restaurants and Michelin Bib Gourmand Awarded Restaurants. Learn to utilise the techniques of modern fine dining cookery by using sous vide cookery methods, a large focus on the art of plating and understand how to prepare, cook and serve luxurious produce at home.
Techniques used:
- Learn to cook using sous vide techniques
- Preparation of in the shell king scallops
- Learning how to prepare your ingredients ready for plating
- Tips and tricks to make your dishes really ‘pop ‘ on the plate
- Creation of foams for garnishing dishes
Recipes may include:
- King Scallops, Celeriac Puree, Crisp Quails eggs and Parmesan ‘air’
- A Taste of Yorkshire Rabbit, Sous vide Leg, Roast Loin, French Trimmed Rack and pan Juices
- Chocolate Souffle
£200.00
Weber Barbecue Classics
Now a Weber academy, our introductory Weber course will allow you to become a confident master of the barbecue! Learn the essential barbecue basics including lighting, temperature control and recognising when your food is barbecued to perfection.
With expert help from our Cookery School Tutor, over the course of 4 hours you will use Weber’s lid-on technique on both charcoal and gas barbecues to cook a range of barbecue classics. Set in our outdoor courtyard, this class will include the preparation of your own juicy ‘black bun burger’, learning how to cut and portion a whole chicken which you will then use to create a succulent barbecued chicken dish. Alongside this, Marc will demonstrate the potential to expand your barbecue repertoire with a famed ‘beer chicken’ dish to share and delight others.
7 Course Menu:
- Welcome: Perfect Sausages - Grill 'n smoke
- Starter: Barbecued chicken marinated in lemon, garlic and oyster sauce
- Main course: Seared sesame salmon skewers with picked cucumber spinach dip
- Main course: Barbecued corn
- Main course: Black bun burger with bacon jam
- Main course: Tarragon beer chicken
- Dessert: Sweet pizza
The course can be cancelled, if there are less than 10 participants registered until 14 days before the course date.
*Please note that this course is not suitable for guests with mobility issues
£109.00
Weber Essentials
This course enables you to use the Weber way of cooking to explore the range of possibilities open to you on the barbecue - those that exceed the ‘traditional’ associated barbecue foods of sausages and burgers! Whilst you will develop the key skills required to successfully work the barbecue such as lighting and temperature control, the Essentials Course will teach you how to use Weber’s renowned “lid-on” barbecue technique, to not only grill, but to roast, smoke and bake.
Set in our outdoor courtyard, over the course of 4 hours you will learn how to perfect steaks, roasts, pizzas and even cakes. Under the expert guidance of our Cookery School Tutor, you will prepare a range of dishes utilising these skills. In addition to a demonstration from Marc on how to cook the perfect steak, you will get hands on with some dough to create a stone baked pizza. Using both charcoal and gas barbecues, you will learn how to recognise when food has been barbecued to perfection.
8 Course Menu:
- Snack: Stone baked pizza
- Starter: Beer can chicken with herb and butter paprika rub
- Snack: Sirloin or ribeye steaks
- Main course 1: Smoked pork loin and crackling
- Side dish: Grilled broccoli with chilli and garlic
- Side dish: Coal roasted sweet potatoes with salsa verde
- Main course 2: Sage and mushroom risotto
- Dessert: Chocolate molten puddings
The course can be cancelled, if there are less than 10 participants registered until 14 days before the course date.
*Please note that this course is not suitable for guests with mobility issues
£119.00
Express Class Couples Voucher
Express Class Couples Voucher worth £150 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.
£140.00
Express Class Couples Voucher - Printed with Gift Box
Express Class Couples Voucher worth £150 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 printed with a gift box and posted.
Please allow up to five working days for delivery of vouchers.
£145.50
Express Class Voucher
Express Class Voucher worth £75 to be used within 1 calendar year from the date of purchase and redeemed against a £65 evening class.
This voucher will be emailed to purchaser, for print gift box vouchers please see: Express Class Voucher - Printed with Gift Box
£75.00
Express Class Voucher - Printed with Gift Box
Express Class Voucher worth £75 to be used within 1 calendar year from the date of purchase and redeemed against a £65 evening class.
This voucher will be printed with a gift box and posted.
Please allow up to five working days for delivery of vouchers.
£80.50
Full Day Class Voucher
Full Day Class Voucher worth £185 to be used within 1 calendar year from the date of purchase and redeemed against a 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
£185.00
Full Day Class Voucher - Printed with Gift Box
Full Day Class Voucher worth £185 to be used within 1 calendar year from the date of purchase and redeemed against a full day class.
This voucher will be printed with a gift box and posted.
Please allow up to five working days for delivery of vouchers.
£190.50
Full Day Couples Voucher
Full Day Class Voucher worth £370 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.
£340.00
Full Day Couples Voucher - Printed with Gift Box
Full Day Class Voucher worth £370 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 printed with a gift box and posted.
Please allow up to five working days for delivery of vouchers.
£345.50
Half Day Class Voucher
Half Day Class Voucher worth £105 to be used within 1 calendar year from the date of purchase and redeemed against a 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
£105.00
Half Day Class Voucher - Printed with Gift Box
Half Day Class Voucher worth £105 to be used within 1 calendar year from the date of purchase and redeemed against a half day class.
This voucher will be printed with a gift box and posted.
Please allow up to five working days for delivery of vouchers.
£110.50
Half Day Couples Voucher
Half Day Class Voucher worth £210 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.
£190.00
Half Day Couples Voucher - Printed with Gift Box
Half Day Class Voucher worth £210 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 printed with a gift box and posted.
Please allow up to five working days for delivery of vouchers.
£195.50
Parent and Child Class Voucher
Parent and Child Class Voucher worth £65 to be used within 1 calendar year from the date of purchase and redeemed against a Parent and Child class.
This voucher will be emailed to purchaser, for a printed voucher with a giftbox please see: Parent and Child Class Voucher - Printed with Gift Box
£65.00
Parent and Child Class Voucher - Printed with Gift Box
Parent and Child Class Voucher worth £65 to be used within 1 calendar year from the date of purchase and redeemed against a Parent and Child class.
This voucher will be printed with a gift box and posted.
Please allow up to five working days for delivery of vouchers.