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Butchery Skills | April 25th | £60
Wednesday 7.00pm - 9.30pm | Led by Fred Swift
Do you ever feel that you would benefit from some more information and techniques that will help you prepare meat better? On MasterChef it seems to be a key skill and now you too can learn from someone who has had a lifetime in the industry.
"Fred's knowledge is amazing and explained the techniques in a very easy and understandable way, just wish I had a video camera to recall bits ..."
Mini Chefs - Chinese | April 28th | £30
Saturday 10.30am-12.30pm 6-10 years| Led by Catherine Maxwell
Menu: Chicken Chow Mein; Sweet & Sour Chicken; Choi Sum Salad with Pineapple Dressing
Chines cuisine is so popular in the UK ad it is a good way to introduce children to new tastes and flavour, as it doesn't have the 'heat' of other cuisines. Catherine will be teaching them how to produce these tasty dishes quickly and easily and they will learn some transferable skills in the process
Designed to give your youngster a firm foundation that will provide them with the techniques and knowledge they need to grow into competent and confident cooka, it is also lots of FUN and they will bring home the results of the session to share with the family.
Young Chefs - Chinese | April 28th | £30
Saturday 2pm - 4pm 11-16 years| Led by Catherine Maxwell
Sorry but this is FULLY BOOKED. Next YOUNG CHEFS 26th May
Vegetarians and Vegans | May 2nd | £60
Wednesday 7pm - 9.30pm | Led By Judy Dain & Peter Forrester
Many of our sessions can be made suitable for vegetarians and vegans, particuarly those led by Peter Vaughan and Judy Dain. However, we have had requests to run something specifically for this group or people who want interesting ideas for reducng their meat intake for ethical or health reasons. With long time vegetarian friend as consultant and co-tutor, Peter Forrester, this evening will offer you some quick, easy but delicious ideas for your everyday menus.
Basic Bread Making | May 6th | £50
Sunday 10.30am-1.00pm | Led By Judy Dain
Sorry but this session s FULLY BOOKED. Next available date 15th Sept
Indian Street Food | May 9th | £60
Wednesday 7.00pm - 9.30pm | Led by Peter Vaughan
Sorry but FULLY BOOKED. It will be repeated in the autumn programme so watch this space for the new date.
A Taste of Spain | May 10th | £60
Thursday 7.00pm- 9.30pm | Led by Tom Dodd
Off to Spain on holiday and want to get in the mood or just fascinated with Spanish cuisine and culture? this class is ideal for you.Tom Dodd is Chef at our restaurant,The Bistro, Devizes, which is well known for its authentic Spanish speciality nights. Tom is fan of the award winning Spanish restaurant Barrafina in London. This Michelin star Soho restaurant does not take bookings. Queues snake out of the front door and along the street every lunch and dinner service.
"I really enjoyed learning those dishes. And so nice to sit and eat together at the end." Summer Bourne CAMPERVAN RECIPES: A Taste of Spain
Pasta with Peter | May 16th | £60
Wednesday 7.00pm-9.30pm | Led by Peter Vaughan
Home made pasta is simply delicious, packed full of essential protein and a far cry from what you buy in a supermarket. A lovely sauce or accompaniment turns this into a fantastic meal. You don't necessariky need a pasta machine because, during this evening, you will learn how to make successful pasta dough, with or without it.
The Pasta with Peter class was just brilliant. I loved every minute and it's stunning how much you can learn in an evening when it's delivered in such an enthusiastic and eloquent way. And of course the Pasta was amazing!! Belinda Talbot
Mini Chefs - British | May 26th | £30
Saturday 10.30am-12.30pm 6-10 years| Led by Catherine Maxwell
British: Cornish Pasty; Eve's Pudding (apple sponge)
Classic British favourites - we've got a few and they always go down well. Here's a chance for your youngsters to begin to take pride in the cuisine of Britain - it is worth promoting. By helping them explore a range of cuisines, we've found that they broaden their palate, as well as enjoy being in the kitchen.
Designed to give your youngster a firm foundation that will provide them with the techniques and knowledge they need to grow into competent and confident cook, it is also lots of FUN and they will bring home the results of the session to share with the family.
Young Chefs - British | May 26th | £30
Saturday 2pm - 4pm 11 - 16 years| Led by Catherine Maxwell
British: Menu to be decided
Classic British favourites - we've got a few and they always go down well. Here's a chance for your youngsters to begin to take pride in the cuisine of Britain - it is worth promoting. By helping them explore a range of cuisines, we've found that they broaden their palate, as well as enjoy being in the kitchen.
Designed to give your youngster a firm foundation that will provide them with the knowledge & skills they need to grow into competent and confident cook, it is also lots of FUN and they will bring home the results of the session to share with the family.
Marlborough College Summer School | July - Aug
8th July - 4th August - 1 week x half-day cooking courses Mon - Fri
During this period we will be running 1 week x half-day courses for Marlborough College Summer School for 13 to 17 year olds.
For more information and to book
https://summerschool.co.uk/young-peoples-courses/teenagers/course-393
Young Chefs Academy (10 - 16) | Aug 9th | £75
Thursday 10.00am - 3.00pm for 10- 16 year olds
Our Saturday Cooking Clubs for youngsters are very popular but there is only so much you can cook (and learn) in two hours so here is a day course during the school holidays where there will be the chance to build on their skills and knowledge - and have some fun in the process. They will learn how to use knives safely, handle ingredients correctly, timings and food know how. This is REAL cooking - an essential skill for life.
"What a lot (a brother and sister) they learned in such a short space of time and I'm loving that they're so able to translate it into everyday cooking." Yzanne Martin Hallett
During the course they will learn the principles behind the dishes they create.
On the menu today:
- Beautiful Bread
- a Scintalling Salad
- a Delicious Dinner
- a Perfect Pudding
After lunch there will be a Baking Challenge - just like GBBO, but without the cameras and the stress!
The class is a busy hands-on session. All ingredients, equipment and aprons will be provided PLUS we will do the washing up!
Whatever the youngsters skill level, the small group size (maximum 10) will enable them to get plenty of attention, whether they want to be helped or stretched. They will be working in a frendly and sociable environment.
There will be regular breaks for refreshments plus lunch and there will be plenty of impressive goodies to take home.
The session can be made suitable for vegetarians - let us know when you book.
More Speedy Meals | Sept 7th | £60
Wednesday 7pm - 9.30pm | Led by Jayne Annan
Our Speedy Meals sessions have been very popular and Jayne's menus a great hit. She has come up with some fresh ideas of quick and easy meals to liven up your repetoire of midweek suppers that you will enjoy making. It is suitable for anyone who feels stuck in a culinary rut and the nature of the dishes, plus the skill of her teaching, means that even those who don't have confidence in the kitchen will learn a lot amd gather some 'signature' dishes that will help to develop their skills. It will be a hands-on lively session with lots to take away and loads of ideas, tips and wrinkles that will be a great help in making the preparation of your food fast, fun and fabulous!
Great food and cooking tips that Jayne makes easy for everyone. Very skillful teacher who explains the recipes really well and in a fun way.Summer Bourne ‘ The Camper Cookie’.
Basic Bread Making | Sept 15th | £55
Saturday 10.30am-1.00pm | Led By Judy Dain
Real, fresh bread straight from the oven – the way to impress your friends and your family and to know exactly what is in your daily bread. No additives, preservatives or flavour enhancers - just a few simple ingredients.
"Absolutely fantastic session baking bread. I couldn't think of a better way to spend a Saturday..." Emma Guilfoyle
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Many of our cookery courses are suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and can often be adapted for those with food allergies or who are sensitive to some ingredients.
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