Cookery Classes for Everyone!
Our small cookery classes with a maximum of 6-8 students will inspire those of you who want to learn to cook or increase their repertoire. The ethos for our cooking days is to reflect the seasonal produce that is available, therefore each class has a different menu. Most one day classes will include a starter, two main courses a dessert and some baking.
Each class includes demonstrations and plenty of hands on experience. But above all they aim to be confidence building and fun!
Gift vouchers are available for all our cookery courses.
Please browse through our cookery courses below, select a course for further information, dates and availability. New dates are added throughout the year.
British Baking Day
This is a traditional baking day with a celebratory theme. You will learn how to make pastry, a cake, bread and biscuits.
"Thank you so much for such a wonderful day today-I thoroughly enjoyed it and found in very useful indeed. We have just enjoyed the pies this evening -my husband was most impressed! The welcome from both of you was great and your expertise and enthusiasm were wonderful.The recipes will be really helpful and I'll enjoy trying them out on friends and family" Jo
Feed the Family & Entertain Friends
This one day class will rejuvenate your everyday family meals and provide a seasonal menu to enjoy at the weekend with friends. 10am-2pm. £90 per person.
" Thanks for a fabulous day today, muffins were extremely well received when we got home!! Will definitely be trying to make them again, and the cobbler and the souffle, all delicious. " Laura Stock
" Thanks for a lovely day today - I think Mum thoroughly enjoyed her Christmas present. The cake survived the ride home and was very popular with the Fletcher boys! I look forward to cooking the rest of the menu again soon. " Catherine
Fish Day
Would you like to eat more fish but lack the confidence to prepare and cook it? We have invited Ron Fowler from Fowler and Son of Bookham to join us for this special one day class.
Places are limited so book early! 10am-2pm £109
"Ron was more informative and entertaining about fish than I could ever have imagined. The recipes that followed were surprisingly simple and very easy to try at home for someone like me who was always very scared of cooking fish. A huge thank you, I'll be back"! Pete, Bicester.
How to Survive Uni without Mum
Introducing a bite sized "How to survive uni without mum." This is a one day special of how to cook, eat and shop for students. Whether you are self catering or starting off in halls this is a great day to show you how easy it is to cook for yourself or a crowd.
A selection of feedback following our first course:
"We wanted to let you know we were thrilled with the survive uni without mum course"
"A resounding success in every respect"
"Luc loved it and we loved the food he produced" Sara, Dorking
"Charlie really enjoyed the course more than he expected"
Sandy, East Horsley
"I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful course"
"Having been pretty sceptical ... he was buzzing when he came home"
"It was all I'd hoped for and more!" Karon, Walton on Thames
"I really enjoyed the day and took away much more from the experience than I expected. I have been practicing some of the dishes at home, my brothers and sister are very impressed. I especially like the fact that the dishes are so adaptable and of course minimal washing up is always a good thing. Long may the course continue." Madeleine
Mr Chef
Do you know a man who would like or who needs to learn to cook but is a little bit scared of the kitchen? Yes? Then we have the class for them. 10am-2pm. £90 per person including lunch.
I knew that on the day of the course he had not exactly been looking forward to it but I was so
thrilled to get a message from him at some point during the day to say that it was
his best Christmas present EVER! He had a marvellous time and came home so enthused
and full of 'did you knows...?' He even said that he would like to attend your
follow up course in the Autumn. You two are saints!!! Claire,Kingston upon Thames.
"Just wanted to say thank you for a really excellent day today you made the whole occasion so enjoyable so very worthwhile and so very educatioinal. My Mr Chef day will be of great benefit to me." Malcom
Mr Chef Part 2!
Our "Mr Chefs" this year triumphed in the kitchen and are keen to learn some more dishes and new skills. We are therefore delighted to announce "Mr Chef part 2".. 10am-2pm. £90 per person including lunch.
I really come away from your classes with a buzz and extra confidence in the kitchen. You are both very patient and understanding of the fact that we are not all Michel Roux and I very much look forward to my next class . Martin
Rookie Cooking
Throw away those ready meals and master the simple basics of family cooking. You will learn how to cook and save yourself a small fortune in the process. Cooking starts with confidence and that's what this special one day class will give you. 10am-2pm. £75 per person including lunch.
"I was embarrased to admit even to my friends that I couldn't make a Shepherds Pie but since attending your class I am so enjoying being able to cook simple family favourites for my children and have even started baking.' Catherine, Buckingham.
Simply Christmas
Join us and make this wonderful raised pie ready for Christmas. Canapes, a wonderful prepare ahead dish for unexpected guests, edible gift ideas to help make entertaining at Christmas a little easier. 10am-2pm including tasting lunch.
"Dear Sue and Sara, Just a short note to say thank you for a really great class today - lovely recipes and ideas, and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. I'm inspired - just what I wanted best wishes for the festive season" Helen
Teenage / Duke of Edinburgh Award
Essential cookery skills for teenage cooks, our 12 week course teaches everything from baking, pastry and cake making to main meals and puddings. The students bring home their results each week for the family to enjoy, that's if they haven't eaten them first. 6.45pm-8pm Tuesday evenings. £225..
Hi Sara and Sue, Just a quick note to say thanks for the fantastic Duke of Edinburgh course Oli just completed. He really enjoyed every session and was so proud of his creations...he said every session was fun and challenging but what really impressed me was the fact that he learnt so many different skills. These are skills which will last a lifetime and I'm so pleased he did the course and would recommend it to anyone. Kerry, Dorking.
