cookery school

Daytime Practical Course

Cumbria's cuisine is a fusion of hearty dishes for the hardworking hill communities and wonderfully spiced and rum-ladened delights that owe their creation to the region's associations with the spice and rum trades and the prominent role that Whitehaven played in the county's past.

These factors combined give us foods that thrill from our uniquely flavoured Herdwick lamb, our fabulous Cumberland Rum Nicky or some of the divine cheeses for which our local producers are becoming renowned. Gingerbread, venison, Cumberland sausage - we have it all and are passionate about sharing it, so book on to this course and you will discover how to cook at least some of our portfolio of produce.

DISHES YOU MAY BE CREATING

Smoked haddock with Cumbrian rarebit
Spice Traders Lamb
Home made Cumbrian pork pies
with spiced relish
Cumbrian Ale Bread
Cumberland Rum Nicky

During your day -

Arrive at 10.00am. Enjoy a hot drink and homemade snack in our welcoming riverside Aga room where you can meet and chat with your fellow cooks.

At around 10.15a move upstairs to the fully equipped cooking and demonstration area. Each cook will have their own ‘galley’ style kitchen to work from. There are also facilities for those with disabilities and for children of varying ages.

Your 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 Aga room. 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.

The course finishes at around 4.00pm. You will be able to take your creations home with you so you may want to bring some plastic containers on the day. We will also provide a booklet containing all the recipes from the day.

Sunday 03rd July 2016
10.00am - 4.00pm
£145

Please call for late availability bookings on this course.