Cookery School

You can simply enjoy a light-hearted demonstration with supper after your exertions, roll up your sleeves with a "hands-on" cookery course, dine on your handiwork and take home your very own goody bag, even the opportunity to fulfil that long held ambition and become "Chef for a Day".  These cookery classes are ideal as a treat for yourself, make fantastic gifts, and are now available as a corporate team building package.  We have a range of classes, with new dates always being added.  It's the most exciting place to learn, be it novice or professional.

MASTERCLASS EVENINGS 2008

Demonstration & Supper: Arrive for a 7.00 pm demonstration.  Arrival drink, demonstration, tasters, recipe sheets, meal and a glass of wine.  All this for £30.00 pp unless stated.

2008
June 3rd: Chocolate Desserts Spaces Available
July 1st: Fresh Herbs & Edible Flowers: Making the most of your garden Spaces Available
July 15th: The Restaurant Uncovered!  Secrets from behind the kitchen door: what makes a successful restaurateur, is the customer always right, who do Chefs swear?  A light-hearted look at the strangest of businesses, with demonstrations of our favourite dishes. Spaces Available
Sept 9th: Just Desserts: Show-stealing puddings and presentations. Spaces Available
Oct 7th: Great British Pub Classics Spaces Available
Nov 11th: Baking for the Festive Season Spaces Available

WEDNESDAY DAYTIME MASTERCLASSES 2008

Arrive at 10.00 am for coffee.  Demonstration 10.30 am - 2.30 pm.  Three-course lunch, coffee, glass of wine & recipes: £30.00 pp unless stated.

2008
June 4th: British Cheese Tasting Spaces Available
July 9th & 16th: Learn to Cook: The Basics.  2 classes £50.00 pp Spaces Available
Sept 10th: Chocolate Spaces Available
Oct 8th: Winter Classics Spaces Available
Nov 12th: Christmas Puddings Spaces Available

SATURDAY MORNING MASTERCLASSES 2008

Arrive at 10.00 am for coffee.  Demonstration 10.30 am - 2.30 pm.  Three-course lunch, coffee, glass of wine & recipes: £30.00 pp unless stated.

May 24th: Chocolate 1 Space Available!
June 7th: BBQ Tips & Techniques Spaces Available
July 5th: Fresh Fish Spaces Available
Sept 20th: Perfect Pastries Spaces Available
Oct 18th: Beer Tasting & Food Pairing.  3 pints per person allocation! Fully Booked

SATURDAY MORNING KITCHEN 2008

A "hands-on" cookery class.  Tuition, recipe sheets, step by step instructions, lunch and a goody bag to take home.  Course dates are often repeated so, even if you can't make a specific date, it's always worth a call.  Arrive at 10.00 am for coffee, with a 10.30 am kitchen start.  Lunch at 1.30 pm.  £89.00 pp unless stated.

2008
May 17th: Curry Workshop: Men Only!  New Date - Spaces Available
June 21st: Shellfish £99.00 pp 1 Space Available!
July 19th: BBQ Workshop
Aug 23rd: Pastry & Modern Dessert Presentations Fully Booked
Sept 27th: Bread £75.00 pp Spaces Available
Oct 4th: Cooking with Chilli.  Hot Stuff! 1 Space Available

SUNDAY SCHOOL

For children aged 12 to 16.  10.00 am arrival.  12.30 pm lunch.  Book three for £120.00.

June 22nd: Children's Pastry Morning £45.00 pp Spaces Available
Sept 7th: Children's Confectionery Morning £45.00 pp Spaces Available

CHEF FOR A DAY: A unique experience exclusive to The Lavender House!

Your chance to experience life in a professional kitchen and cook up a spectacular meal for friends and family.  Arrive at 2.30 pm for a briefing and tour, then head into the kitchen to prepare and cook your very own dinner party.  Bread, butchery, fish, stunning desserts, chocolates ... we'll guide you through all aspects of the meal with one to one tuition throughout.  At 7.00 pm your guests will arrive for a champagne reception, and dine on the fruits of your labour.  You can flit from kitchen to table serving and eating, as we ensure everything runs smoothly.  You take the credit, we'll wash up.

Student and guest £299.00
Student and three guests £399.00
Student and five guests £499.00

Additional guests by arrangement.  Price includes tuition, ingredients, dinner, signed book, apron and champagne.  A really special gift or the fulfilment of that long held ambition.

All classes must be booked and paid for in advance.  Please telephone 01603 712215.

INSPIRATIONAL TEAM BUILDING WITH THE CORPORATE COOKERY EXPERIENCE

A new way to promote team building, inspire confidence, reward and have fun!  Following a short motivational talk by Chef Proprietor, Richard Hughes, it's into the kitchen for a day's beating, kneading, tasting and waiting.  All pulling together to produce the most wonderful results, and all enjoyed by the participants at the end of the day.  Enjoyed in 2005 by Waitrose, the One Account and the MLC.

“Frequently Asked Questions”

“Do I need to be an experienced cook?”
No, we can teach any standard – from beginner to experienced.  You can watch a demo, enjoy a hands-on experience or enjoy a one to one session with the professional chefs in the kitchen.

“Do I need to bring any equipment with me?”
Everything you need to enjoy your chosen event will be provided for you.  Just bring lots of enthusiasm.

“Who teaches the courses?”
Richard Hughes delivers the majority of courses, and Richard Knights teaches many of the patisserie events.  On occasions there are also demonstration days by specialists brought in from outside.

Other important points:

• Both Richard Hughes and Richard Knights are experienced adult education tutors.
• The Cookery School has Public Liability Insurance in the event of an accident.
• Recipe sheets are available to take home from all Cookery School days.