cookery school

Daytime Practical Course

A classical English rose or fine china cake stand has one missing ingredient – elegant cakes to show off on its tiers – which is why we created our Classic Cakes and Bakes course. Britain has always supported the institution of afternoon tea, but this can be elevated and taken to a whole new level when the cakes are hand-made and fresh from the oven and when the hostess or host can regale their guests with stories of the slight refinement they made to the recipe, or the care they took when creating the butter cream.

Golden, springy cakes can come from your kitchen, if you know the tricks of the trade and take the ache out of bake. Whether you are baking a Chocolate Brandy Cake, a Cumberland Dream Cake or our renowned Chocolate Fudge Cake (we think our recipe is the best ever), you will have fun, acquire new techniques and turn your cake tower into a temple of temptation.

DURING YOUR DAY:

Our one day courses are designed to be fun hands-on and interactive – whatever your age, experience, or ability.

Arrive at 9.30 and enjoy coffee and a morning snack in the ‘Bubbling Beck’ riverside room…. Meet and chat with those also enjoying a relaxing and informative day at LucyCooks. You will get to meet your chef for the day who will do a short introduction to LucyCooks and let you know the format for your day ahead.

Around 10.00am move upstairs to the fully practical kitchen area – where you will be directed to one of our delightful galley kitchens, each one of which is fully equipped to your specific requirements, with a choice of gas, electric or induction hobs. There are also facilities for those with disabilities and children of varying ages.

Your fully practical course will start with a demonstration by your chef. You will then return to your kitchen, copy what they have shown you and start cooking…..

Lunch is a social affair back in the BubblingBeck… something light and delicious accompanied by a glass of wine.

The Afternoon session is some more watching, learning and doing, with a refreshment break somewhere along the way. By the time you have finished at around 4.00pm, you will have hopefully picked up a few tips and enjoyed a break from your regular routine.

We don’t profess to send you out with a diploma on kitchen management and culinary skills, but you will leave with a variety of new skills and inspiration. You will be able to enjoy the fruits of your labours back in the comfort of your own home and be proud of what you have achieved as you get to take all of your goodies home at the end of the day

Saturday 12th December 2015
10.00am - 4.00pm
£145

Please call for late availability bookings on this course.