cookery school

Daytime Practical Course

French macarons are light-as-a-feather classic French treats that give your dessert a dose of sophistication. Join us for lessons in creating the perfect Macaron. Not the simplest of treats but with our step by step chef assistance and specialist hints and tips along the way, you will leave with a great understanding of this fine French classic.

The second part of your session will be our chocolate workshop. This fully practical afternoon will give you a good all round introduction to working with chocolate. You will begin by learning how to temper chocolate. This is crucial to avoid your chocolate crumbling and appearing matt and covered with white patches when you heat and then cool it. You will then go on to create chocolate delicacies that may include truffles, Bouche De Noel (traditional cake in the shape of wood) or ganache to name but a few.

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 10.15ammove 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. You will also be given a booklet containing all the day’s recipes.

Sunday 19th June 2016
10.00am - 3.30pm
£135

Please call for late availability bookings on this course.